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Beer Bread for Sandwiches
By Valarie
Makes 4 Servings Directions 1
- Beer Bread
- Makes 4 Servings
- Hands-On Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Preparation Time: 30 to 35 Minutes
- 8 T (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 c unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 T sugar
- 1 T baking powder
- 1 tsp table salt
- One 12-ounce bottle good-quality beer
Pork and Noodle Salad
By Valarie
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain
- Soy-Sesame Vinaigrette:
- 4 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles or fine noodles, broken in half
- 1 recipe Soy-Sesame Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
- 3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch-long pieces, or one 10-ounce package frozen cut asparagus
- 2 carrots, cut into thin strips
- 8 ounces cooked lean pork, cut into thin strips
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Sliced green onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salad oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Classic Hummus
By Valarie
Directions Put the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, cumin and garlic into a food processor and pulse until smooth
- Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Smoked paprika, for serving, optional
- Vegetable crudite and pita chips, for serving
Festive Mint Cream Dessert Recipe
By Valarie
In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup butter, divided
- 1 package (16 ounces) chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies, crushed
- 8 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened
- 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Chocolate syrup and red and green sprinkles, optional
Mario Batali's Steamed Clams in Spicy Brodetto with Garlic Bread
By Valarie
step 1 ingredients Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Red Onion (thinly sliced) 4 Garlic cloves (thinly sliced) 4 Scal...
- For the Garlic Bread:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 Garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 4 Scallions (thinly sliced)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 4 pounds Cockles; Manila Clams; Littleneck Clams or Small Razor Clams
- 1 cup Tomato Puree
- 1 cup Dry White Wine
- 2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 cup chopped fresh Basil
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh Chives
- 1/2 cup fresh Oregano leaves
- 1 Baguette (sliced in half lengthwise)
- 1/4 cup Dry Red Wine
- 6 Garlic cloves (grated on a microplane)
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 bunch Thyme (leaves only; finely chopped)
French Onion Soup
By Valarie
step 1 ingredients 2 pounds medium Yellow Onions (sliced) 1/2 bunch fresh Thyme (tied with kitchen twine) 2 ...
- 2 pounds medium Yellow Onions (sliced)
- 1/2 bunch fresh Thyme (tied with kitchen twine)
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Full-Bodied Red Wine
- 4 cups Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 6 slices Baguette (1/2-inch slices)
- 1/2 pound Gruyere or mild Swiss Cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan (grated)
Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwich
By Valarie
Place the pork tenderloin or roast in the bottom of a slow cooker and sprinkle with the seasoning salt
- 1 pork tenderloin or roast (about 2 pounds), cut in half
- 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
- 1 can (12 ounces) root beer
- 1 bottle (4 ounces) liquid smoke
- 1 cup Sassy Sauce, recipe follows, or your favorite barbeque sauce
- 8 hamburger buns
- Spicy bread and butter pickle chips, for serving
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Roasted Smashed Potatoes
By Valarie
1. Adjust oven racks to top and bottom positions and heat oven to 500 degrees
- 2 pounds small Red Bliss potatoes (about 18), scrubbed (see note)
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Crab Dip
By Valarie
Step One In a 1- to 2 quart slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients, stir in crab
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/2 Cup Sweet Onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 2 Teaspoons Sugar
- 6 oz Can Crab Meat (drained, flaked and cartilage removed)
- Assorted crackers for dipping
Quesadillas with Shrimp and Peppers
By Valarie
Directions On a large plate, pour the red sauce over the shrimp and set aside
- 1 cup Mexican red sauce
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks
- Butter, for cooking tortillas
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 cups grated cheese ( Monterey Jack is best)
- Sour cream, for serving
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving