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Crêpes
By Fred
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Cornish Game Hen with Bacon and Onions
By Fred
Chicken and onions are good, bud with the addition of bacon, its status soars
- 2 (1 1/4 to 1 3/4 pounds) Cornish game hen
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 pieces thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 20 to 24 pearl onions
Thai Beef Salad Wraps
By Fred
Prepare grill to medium-high heat
- 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup cubed peeled cucumber
- 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomato halves
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 6 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 12 Bibb lettuce leaves
Red Snapper Fillets on Garlic Toasts with Arugula White-bean Salad
By Fred
1. Preheat broiler. Put bread slices on a large baking sheet, brush both sides with olive oil (about 6 tbsp
- 8 slices (1 in. thick) crusty bread, such as pugliese, cut on a diagonal
- 2/3 About 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt or coarse kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling on bread and fish
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling on bread and fish
- 2 cloves peeled garlic, cut in half
- 2 lemons
- 1 can (15 oz.) cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained in a colander
- 8 red snapper or Pacific cod fillets with skin (6 to 8 oz. each), rinsed and dried
- 8 About 8 cups arugula leaves (about 1/3 lb.), washed and dried
- 1 pint mixed red and yellow cherry tomatoes (about 3 cups), rinsed and halved
- 1/2 About 1/2 cup store-bought black-olive tapenade
- 8 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
Potato Pancakes (Latkes)
By Fred
Grate potatoes and onion into a bowl or pulse in food processor
- 5 large russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 medium onion
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup matzo meal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup canola oil, for frying
Flank Steak with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce
By Fred
A delicous steak with a flavorful sauce
- Steak:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed
- Cooking spray
- Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 1/2 pound mushrooms)
- 1 cup less-sodium beef broth
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup minced green onions
Amazing Baby Back Ribs
By Fred
As the title says, amazing baby back ribs
- Dry Rub:
- 2 whole slabs pork baby back ribs
- 8 tablespoons light brown sugar, tightly packed
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon jalapeno seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon rubbed thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Braising Liquid:
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Fresh Corn and Avocado Salad
By Fred
1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook corn until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes
- 6 ears corn
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 large avocado, cut into 1/2-in. cubes
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Granola Bars
By Fred
Homemade granola bars are easy to make, and so delicious! Serve them as a snack, or with some yogurt or fresh fruit...
- 8 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats, about 2 cups
- 1 1/2 ounces raw sunflower seeds, about 1/2 cup
- 3 ounces sliced almonds, about 1 cup
- 1 1/2 ounces wheat germ, about 1/2 cup
- 6 ounces honey, about 1/2 cup
- 1 3/4 ounces dark brown sugar, about 1/4 cup packed
- 1 ounce unsalted butter, plus extra for pan
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 1/2 ounces chopped dried fruit, any combination of cranberries, apricots, cherries or blueberries
Spicy Avocado Poblano Salad
By Fred
1. Preheat oven to broil and set rack 4 in
- 4 medium poblano chiles (about 12 oz. total)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 3 tablespoons avocado, safflower, or canola oil
- 2 firm-ripe large avocados
- 8 ounces jicama, peeled and sliced in thin half-moons
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
- 4 radishes, cut into matchsticks