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Crock Pot Bolognese Sauce
By PineyCook
In a large deep saute pan, sauté pancetta on low heat until the fat melts, about 4-5 minutes
- 4 oz pancetta, chopped (or center cut bacon)
- 1 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
- 1 large white onion, minced
- 2 celery stalks (about 3/4 cup), minced
- 2 carrots (about 3/4 cup), minced
- 2 lb 95% lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 – 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
- 3 bay leaves
- salt and fresh pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup half & half cream
Pork and Lemon 'Polpettine' Meatballs
By PineyCook
Sprinkle flour on large baking sheet
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 pound ground pork
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped
- 6-8 springs thyme, leaves removed
- 3 tablespoons grated good-quality Parmesan
- 10 anchovy fillets, minced
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 pound pasta, cooked in salted boiling water until al dente
Red Chile Chicken and Rice with Black Beans
By PineyCook
Heat the oil in a medium-large heavy pot (with a lid) over medium-high heat
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1.25-1.5 lbs. total)
- 2.5 Tbsp. ancho chili powder, divided
- 1 medium onion, large dice
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, roots and wilted outer leaves removed before chopping (OR 1/3 cup cilantro OR 2-3 Tbsp. epazote or hoja santa)
- 1/2 to 1 cup salsa, such as Smoky Chipotle Salsa, or chipotle hot sauce for serving
Mongolian Beef
By PineyCook
No need for take out because you'll make the best Mongolian Beef with this recipe
- SAUCE:
- 1 pound flank steak, cut across the grain into 1/8-inch thin slices, then cut into 2-inch length pieces*
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- STIR FRY:***
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced then cut in half
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce, like Mae Ploy
- 2 tablespoons Mirin/sweet Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon quality hoisin sauce, like Lee Kum Kee or Kikkoman
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha/Asian hot chili sauce
- Green onions, chopped for garnish
Brie-and-Veggie Breakfast Strata
By PineyCook
1. Sauté first 3 ingredients in hot oil 10 to 12 minutes or just until vegetables are tender and onion slices begi...
- 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced $
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large Yukon gold potato, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil $
- 1 (8-oz.) Brie round*
- 1 (12-oz.) package sourdough bread loaf, cubed
- 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 8 large eggs $
- 3 cups milk $
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard $
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt $
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Light Cream of Mushroom Soup
By PineyCook
This light cream of mushroom soup is a healthy alternative to the canned version
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup bella mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup shiitake mushrooms, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup light cream
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- Dash salt
- Dash pepper
- Chives, chopped, for garnish
Meatball Bread
By PineyCook
Directions Rub the yeast into the flour
- 400 g strong bread flour
- 250 g beer
- 50 g extra virgin olive oil
- 10 g fresh yeast
- 10 g salt
- 18-24 meat balls (I used turkey meatballs)
Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
By PineyCook
Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet) and saute onions,...
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
- 1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 small)
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups cooked chicken, bite sized
- 1 cup frozen peas
- salt and pepper (try 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
- DUMPLINGS
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 ⁄3 cup non-fat or 1% milk
two tarts – tomato basil & tomato cheddar
By PineyCook
I use regular puff pastry and crumbled goat cheese and also put a bail leaf on each tart
- 3 roma tomatoes, sliced
- 8-9 fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup Teese vegan cheddar, grated/sliced
- vegan puff pastry (or this, also vegan)
Reuben Dip with Dark Rye Toasts
By PineyCook
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon horseradish mustard
- 1 1/2 cups swiss cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese, grated
- 1/4 pound deli-style corned beef, chopped
- 3/4 cup sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- dark rye bread, cut into 1 1/2 inch slices, toasted