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In-n-Out-Style Double Cheeseburgers
By ccavaletti
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 c mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 2 lbs ground beef chuck
- 4 hamburger buns, split
- 1/4 c dill pickle chips
- 4 to 8 thin slices tomato
- 3/4 c torn iceberg lettuce
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 c yellow mustard
- 8 slices American cheese
Warm Spinach Garlic Spread
By ccavaletti
Cook spinach according to package directions
- 1 pk (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach
- 1/4 c milk
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 tsp bottled roasted garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 dashes of bottled hot pepper sauce
- 1-1/2 pkgs (8 oz) cream cheese
- crackers
Cheeseburger Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
By ccavaletti
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2/3 cup bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup bread-and-butter pickle chips, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
- 2 pounds new red potatoes
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Cottage Pie
By ccavaletti
In a Dutch oven, cook the first five ingredients over medium heat until turkey is no longer pins and vegetables are...
- 2 lbs ground turkey of beef
- 2 large carrots, finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh sage
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme
- 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 c chicken broth
- 1 c frozen peas
- 2-1/2 c mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter), warmed
- 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Goat Cheese Arugula Pizza
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven according to pizza package instructions
- 6 Tbsp prepared pesto sauce
- 1 unbaked pizza crust
- 1 (4 oz) pkg goat cheese
- 3 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 c fresh arugula
Garlic Dill Salmon
By ccavaletti
In a medium baking dish, combine the garlic, orange juice, lemon juice and dill
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3/4 c fresh orange juice
- 2 Tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 4 salmon fillets - about 1-3/4 lb total
Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin
By ccavaletti
Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 small yellow onion, cut in half and very thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, or more if you like it spicy
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 sour cream
- 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
Confetti Corn
By ccavaletti
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft
- 2 Tbsp good olive oil
- 1/2 c chopped red onion
- 1 small orange bell pepper, 1/2-inch-diced
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- Kernels cut from 5 ears yellow or white corn (4 cups)
- 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp julienned fresh basil, minced fresh chives and/or minced fresh parsley
Haystacks
By ccavaletti
Preheat the oven to 400º
- 8 corn tortillas, halved, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
- 2 Tbsp EVOO
- 2 cans (15 oz each) pinto beans, rinsed
- 1-1/2 c jarred mild tomato salsa
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1 c shredded monterey jack cheese (about 4 oz)
- 1/4 c sour cream
- 1/4 c black olives, sliced
- 1 avocado - optional
Penne Avvocato
By ccavaletti
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 4 canned anchovy fillets
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3/4 - 1 pound swordfish steak, trimmed and chopped into small, bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 28 ounce can tomatoes, preferably san marzano
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
- 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (a generous handful)