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Gnocchi Mac and Cheese
By bjlazyl
Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 375°
- 2 (16-oz.) packages potato gnocchi
- 1/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons butter $
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour $
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups milk $
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard $
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce $
- 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated $
- 4 ounces extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, grated
- Vegetable cooking spray $
paprika vinagrette
By bjlazyl
paprika vinnegrette
- INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups Arbequina olive oil
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons pimentón de la Vera
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- DIRECTIONS
- In a blender, combine all the ingredients and purée until smooth. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Spice-Roasted Pork Tenderloin
By bjlazyl
Preheat the oven to 375°
- 4 pork tenderloins (about 4 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (pimenton)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
One-Pot Mexican Shrimp with Orzo and Zucchini
By bjlazyl
Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F
- 1 pound medium shrimp that have been shelled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/3 cup minced shallots
- 1 1/3 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies and chipotle peppers (I used RO*TEL)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cups sliced zucchini
Gâteau Basque (Custard-Filled Basque Cake)
By bjlazyl
Directions 1. Make the pastry cream: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, ¼ cup of the sugar, cinnamon stick a...
- 1/2 cup sugar, divided
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick, plus 6 tablespoons, unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cognac
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 egg, beaten
Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry for Two Recipe
By bjlazyl
In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon olive oil, divided
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 1/2 small onion, halved and sliced
- 1 small green pepper, julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh snow peas
- 1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
Shrimp and Grits
By bjlazyl
1. In a 2-qt. saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil over high heat
- INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup white or yellow stone-ground grits
- 3/4 cup grated cheddar
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- Kosher salt
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb. medium shrimp (about 30), peeled
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus 4 lemon wedges
- 1/2 tsp. hot sauce, preferably Tabasco
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
Pumpkin Pie with Brown Sugar-Pecan Crust
By bjlazyl
The quick crust for this pumpkin pie is made with raw pecans, a flavorful counterpoint to the traditional spiced fi...
- INGREDIENTS
- FOR THE CRUST
- 3 cups raw pecans
- 6 tbsp. light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 6 tbsp. butter, cubed
- FOR THE FILLING
- 15 oz. canned pumpkin
- 2 eggs
- 12 oz. canned evaporated milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving
Light Potato Salad
By bjlazyl
Bring a large wide pan of salted water to a boil, and add potatoes
- Salt
- 5 pounds new potatoes, creamers or other small (1-inch to 1 1/2-inch diameter) potatoes
- 6 scallions, thinly sliced into rings
- 2 tablespoons garlic-infused oil
- 10 slices ( 1/2 pound) bacon
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
- 1/4 cup good-quality white wine vinegar
Mexican Street Corn Drop Biscuits
By bjlazyl
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 cups grated Cotija cheese (7 ounces)
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream