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Roasted Garlic
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1. Chop the tops of the heads off so the cloves are exposed
- 6 heads garlic
- olive oil
- herbs (optional)
- water
Chicken Piccata
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position, set large heatproof plate on rack, and heat oven to 200˚F
- 2 large lemons
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat and cut into thin strips
- salt and ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 T vegetable oil
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 T drained small capers
- 3 T unsalted butter, softened
- 2 T minced fresh parsley leaves
Jim's Lasagna
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
In a large stock pot, cook the ground beef, ground pork, and chopped onions until browned
- 1 (16-oz.) package lasagna noodles
- 3 lbs. lean ground beef
- 3 lbs. ground pork
- 3 onions, chopped
- 1 lb. mushroom, chopped
- 4 cups chopped fresh tomato
- 1-1/3 (6-oz.) cans tomato paste
- 2 T dried oregano
- 8 cloves crushed garlic
- 2 t dried basil
- 1 T dried parsley
- 1 t white sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 (16-oz.) pkgs. cottage cheese (or ricotta cheese)
- 6 eggs
- 3 lbs. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16 oz. shredded Colby cheese
Pressure Cooker Kale and Potato Risotto
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
In pressure cooker or skillet, heat oil and butter
- 2.00 tb Olive oil
- 2.00 tb Butter
- 2.00 sm Onions; chop
- 2.00 md Boiling potatoes w/skin;
- 1/2 ″ chunks
- 1.00 lg Bn kale; or
- 2.00 sm Bunches; stem; chop leaves
- 2.00 c Arborio rice
- 0.50 c White wine
- 4.50 c Stock; heat to boiling
- 1.00 c Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Italian parsley; chop
Pressure Cooker Spicy Salmon Steamed in Greens
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Remove the tough stems from chard leaves and, if too stiff to roll, place on a microwave safe plate and microwave ...
- 1 or 2 small stackable bamboo steamers
- rack or trivet to fit bottom of pressure cooker
- Large swiss chard, sorrel or napa cabbage leaves
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 - 1 " piece gingerroot, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 2 Tbsp Asian chili paste
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 3 x 2" pieces
- leek or green onion tops (optional)
Bananas Foster Bars
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preparation: Make the Bars: Preheat oven to 350 F
- Bars:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon dark rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup bananas, diced
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) pecans or walnuts, chopped
- .
- Frosting:
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon rum or pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 to 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- Pecan halves for garnish
Jim's Tomato Soup
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Sauté onions and oregano in butter for 3 minutes
- butter
- chopped onions
- dried oregano
- canned chopped tomatoes
- minced garlic
- tomato juice
- tomato paste
- brown sugar
- balsamic vinegar (to taste)
- dried thyme
- chicken stock
- heavy cream
Greek Opa Balls
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water
- 2 cups Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped ripe olives, preferably Kalamata
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 egg white
- Vegetable cooking spray
Red Beans and Rice
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Soak the red beans in water overnight
- 1 lb Red beans
- 2 T Olive oil
- 2 T Bacon Drippings
- 2 Garlic clove; minced
- 1 md Onion; minced
- 1 bn Scallion, with tops;
- sliced thin
- 1/2 md Bell pepper; minced
- 4 Celery stalk, w/leaves;
- minced
- 1 T Parsley
- 1 lb Ham seasoning (cubes)
- 6 oz Salt bacon (opt)
- 1/2 ts Thyme
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1/2 ts Dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 ts Lemon pepper
- 2 Chicken bouillon cubes
Creamy German Cucumber Salad
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Peel the cucumber unless it is an English cucumber or other kind which you don't have to peel
- 1 cucumber - 4
- 1/2 tsp. salt - 1-1/2
- 1 T. white wine vinegar - 4
- 4 oz. sour cream 16 oz.
- 2 tsp. oil - 8
- 1 tsp. sugar - 4
- Pepper
- 2 T. chopped dill, or to taste - 4