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Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
By norsegal8
A slice of this striking gold-and-cream-colored layered pie, pictured on the cover of our November 1999 catalogue, ...
- Crust
- 1 batch Our Favorite Pie Crust Recipe
- Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup (2 ounces) sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup (1 5/8 ounces) diced candied ginger (optional, but good)
- Pumpkin Filling
- 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin* OR 1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (8 ounces) light cream or evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten*Use just plain pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale
By norsegal8
Warm the olive oil in a large, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/4 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and quartered (about 14 mushrooms)
- 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and slice into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch kale (1/2 pound), rinsed, stemmed, and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
- 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
Prime Rib - ATK
By norsegal8
Even if you don't purchase the roast a week ahead of time as the instructions suggest, even a day or two of aging i...
- 1 first-cut beef rib roast, 3 ribs (about 7 pounds), set at room temperature for 3 hours, tied twice between the rib bones (see illustration below)
- Salt and ground black pepper
Beef Braised in Barolo - ATK
By norsegal8
This braise can be prepared up to 2 days in advance; complete the recipe through step 2
- 1 1 3 1/2 to boneless (about 3 1/2 pounds), prepared according to illustrations below
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 4 4 1/4-inch ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (see note)
- 2 2 2 medium onions, chopped medium (about 2 cups)
- 2 2 1 medium carrots, chopped medium (about 1 cup)
- 2 2 2 ribs celery, chopped medium (1 cup)
- 1 1 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 3 1 3 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1 1 tablespoon bleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1 1 bottle Barolo wine (750 milliliters) (see above for updated recommendation)
- 1 1 1/2 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 1 1 sprig fresh thyme, plus 1 teaspoon minced leaves
- 1 1 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 10 10 10 sprigs fresh parsley leaves
Grown-up Grilled Cheese
By norsegal8
Look for a cheddar aged for about one year (avoid cheddar aged for longer; it won’t melt well)
- 7 ounces aged cheddar cheese, cut into 24 equal pieces, room temperature
- 2 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine or vermouth
- 4 teaspoons minced shallot
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 8 slices hearty white sandwich bread
Cheesy Nachos with Spicy Beef
By norsegal8
1. For One-Minute Salsa: Pulse all ingredients except tomatoes in food processor until minced, about five 1-second ...
- One -Minute Salsa
- 1/2 small jalapeño chile or 1/2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced
- 1/4 small red onion, peeled, and root end removed
- 1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- pinch ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons lime juice from 1 lime
- 2 small tomatoes (about 3/4 pound), ripe, each cored and cut into eighths, or one (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drianed
- Fresh Guacamole
- 2 small avocados ripe,(preferably Haas)
- 1 tablespoon minced red onion
- 1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press
- 1/2 small jalapeño chile, minced (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
- Table salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice from 1 lime
- Spicy Beef
- 2 teaspoons corn oil or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 1 large clove garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 pound 90% lean ground beef (or leaner)
- Nachos
- 8 ounces tortilla chips
- 1 pound shredded cheddar cheese (4 cups)
- 2 large jalapeño chiles (3/4 ounce each), sliced thin (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 scallions, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup sour cream (4 ounces)
- 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges
Millionaire's Shortbread - ATK
By norsegal8
Millionaire’s shortbread has a lot going for it: a crunchy shortbread base; a chewy, caramel-like filling; and a ...
- BARS
- 2 ½ cups (12 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- FILLING
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup packed (7 ounces) brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup corn syrup
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- CHOCOLATE
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (6 ounces chopped fine, 2 ounces grated)
Breaded Chicken Cutlets
By norsegal8
1. Use a meat pounder to pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness
- 4 (6 to 8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tenderloins removed and breats trimmed
- table salt
- black pepper
- 3 sliced high-quality white sandwich bread, torn into quarters
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- lemon wedges
Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
By norsegal8
A dollop of this whipped cream can raise a slice of blueberry buckle to dessert status
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- pinch table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Old Fashioned Carrot Salad
By norsegal8
Place the raisins in a small bowl and add enough hot tap water to cover
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 2 pounds carrots, unpeeled
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup diced golden pineapple