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Loaded Breakfast Skillet
By norsegal8
Chop potatoes into small cubes, about 3/4"-thick
- 3 russet potatoes, rinsed and scrubbed clean
- 4 strips bacon, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 c. water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 eggs
- 1 c. shredded Cheddar
Gumbo
By norsegal8
1. Bring the reserved shrimp shells and 4 1/2 cups water to a boil in a stockpot or large saucepan over mediu...
- 1 1/2 lbs. small shrimp (51 to 60 per lb.) shells removed and reserved
- 3 1/2 cups ice water
- 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 medium onions, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped fine
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- table salt
- cayenne pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- 4 scallions, white and green parts, sliced thin
- black pepper
Shrimp Tempura - Robert Irvine
By norsegal8
To make the tempura, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and curry powder in a bowl
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. curry powder
- 12 ounces cold seltzer
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 to 3 liters canola oil
- 1 lb. (21 - 30 ct.) shrimp
- Special Needs: 12 8-inch bamboo skewers
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Barbeque Sauce
By norsegal8
Although they won’t be quite as plump or deeply flavored, the breasts can also be grilled without brining them fi...
- 3/4 cup kosher salt (or 6 tablespoons table salt)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 split bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, 10 to 12 ounces each
- Ground black pepper
- Barbecue Sauce
Coconut Layer Cake
By norsegal8
Cream of coconut is often found in the soda and drink-mix aisle in the grocery store
- Cake
- 1 large egg plus 5 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup cream of coconut
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour (9 ounces), sifted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into 12 pieces, softened, but still cool
- 2 cups packed sweetened shredded coconut (about 8 ounces
- Buttercream
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- pinch table salt
- 1 pound unsalted butter (4 sticks), each stick cut into 6 pieces, softened, but still cool
- 1/4 cup cream of coconut
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spinach and Artichoke Squash Casserole
By norsegal8
Poke spaghetti squash all over with knife; place in large microwave-safe dish
- 2 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 6 c. packed spinach
- 8 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 c. drained marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1/4 c. Grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Lime Curd
By norsegal8
Remove the zest from the limes with a carrot peeler, being careful to avoid the white pith
- 4 limes at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
- 4 extra-large eggs at room temperature
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
Margaritas for a Crowd
By norsegal8
In the age of the 32-ounce Big Gulp, a small drink may not seem fashionable
- Servings: 20to 24 old-fashioned margaritas
- INGREDIENTS
- 1750-milliliter bottle silver tequila (in this margarita, the better the tequila, the better the drink - try Herradura, El Tesoro, El Viejito, Patron or practically any one of the 100% agave tequilas that are available in the market)
- 1 to 2 cups (1/3 to 2/3 of a 750-milliliter bottle) Triple Sec or Cointreau
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus several tablespoons extra for rimming the glasses
- Several tablespoons Coarse, kosher-type salt for rimming glasses
- About A Gallon of ice cubes
Spicy Chicken Curry
By norsegal8
Directions In a food processor combine the onion, garlic, jalapeno, garam masala, cumin, and cloves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 to 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1/14 cup water
- 1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- Kosher salt
- Steamed white rice, for serving
Turkey Tonnato
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 2 pound turkey breast, skinless and boneless
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces canned white meat tuna, packed in olive oil do not drain
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or 1 anchovy fillet, drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish