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Ratatouille
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Heat oil in a deep-sided 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat
- 1/4 C. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp. coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated black pepper
- 1 medium red onion, peeled, stem ends removed, quartered, sliced thin
- 6 large cloves garlic, peeled, sliced thin
- 6 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, roughly chopped
- 2 6-inch zucchini, stem ends removed, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 6-inch yellow summer squash, stem ends removed, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 cup pitted Niçoise olives, chopped
- 2 Tbs. herbes de Provence
- 2 Tbs. country-style Dijon mustard
- 1/2 C. red wine
DARK RUM CUSTARD SAUCE:
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
In medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, evaporated milk, milk, and brown sugar
- Makes about 3 cups
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 tablespoons dark rum 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons butter
Salted Herbs
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
This makes an ideal seasoning for soups (e
- 1 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1 cup chopped fresh savory
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup chopped fresh chervil
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery leaves
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup coarse salt
Chocolate Lava Cake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Cut butter and chocolate into small pieces then place into double boiler or metal mixing bowl over si...
- 1 lb. butter, lightly salted
- 1 lb. semi-sweet chocolate
- 8 whole eggs
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 C. sugar
- 2 Tbs. flour
Pressure Cooker Baked Ham
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Score fat on 4 pounds ready-to-eat ham and stud with cloves; place on rack in pressure cooker
- 1 ham
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 onion
Orzo with Arrugula Sauce
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan
- 2 Tblsp. virgin olive oil (I used the virgin oil)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1 small onion (3 oz.) peeled and finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 3-6 scallions, trimmed, cleaned and coarsely minced (1/2 cup)
- 2 oz. anchovy fillets in oil, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 8 cups loosely packed arugula (8-10 oz.) washed and cut
- into 2 inch pieces
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 large tomatoes (about 1 lb. total), peeled, halved, seeded
- and cut into 1 inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 1 lb. orzo (tiny rice shaped pasta)
- 1/4 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese (I have a block of
- it so I grated some and then put a few shavings on top)
Smoked Salmon Tartar On Cucumber Rounds
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Place the salmon, onion, capers, oil, lemon juice, mustard, pepper and dill in a bowl and gently mix to combine
- 4 ounces (115 g) smoked salmon, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons (50 mL) finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) capers, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 mL) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons (10 mL) chopped fresh dill
- 20 English cucumber slices cut 1/2-inch (12-mm) thick
Shrimp Toast
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Finely grate ginger into a small bowl, then squeeze juice from ginger into a medium bowl,discarding spent ginger
- 1/2-inch piece of ginger, peeled
- 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
- 1 egg white
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 t cornstarch
- 1 T Chinese rice wine & 1 t sesame oil
- 3/4 t salt
- 1/4 t white pepper
- peanut oil
- 6 thin slices white bread cut into “diamonds” or
- slices of a baguette
Bread Machine Pastry
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Add the ingredients in the order indicated for the bread machine
- 1/2 cup very cold water (allow the ice to sit in the water and then measure out the 1/2 cup)
- 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks that you should freeze for 15 to 20 minutes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
Tomato Chicken Parmesan
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 7 ounces seasoned bread crumbs
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 ounces pasta sauce
- 6 slices Monterey Jack cheese