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Pear and Cranberry Crostata
By norsegal8
Directions For the pastry, place the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel bl...
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 pound very cold unsalted butter, diced
- 3 pounds Bosc pears
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 pound cold unsalted butter (1 stick), diced
Basic Louisiana White Rice
By norsegal8
1. Put the fat and the onions in a medium saucepan and sweat the onions over medium heat until they are translucen...
- 1 tablespoon chicken fat, olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Louisiana long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-2 pinches of salt
Apple Cider and Brown Sugar Glaze - CI
By norsegal8
Bring cider, brown sugar, and cloves to boil in small nonreactive saucepan over high heat; reduce heat to medium-lo...
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 cups packed brown sugar (dark or light)
- 5 whole cloves
Penne a la Carbonara
By norsegal8
There's only one thing I can say about this dish; it's so good you won't believe it
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. pancetta, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 6 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus mors to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
- 1 lb. dried penne
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh, flat-leaf parsley
Raspberry Macarons
By norsegal8
Preheat oven to 300F degrees
- For the macaron:
- 4 egg whites room temperature
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1-2 drops pink gel food coloring
- For the white chocolate raspberry filling:
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup good quality white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp Raspberry extract
- 2 drops pink food coloring
Queso Blanco
By norsegal8
***You can also make this in a CROCKPOT! See below for details*** Heat 1/2 and 1/2 over medium/high heat in a smal...
- 3/4 lb good quality white american cheese (buy it sliced at the deli counter at your grocery store. Then chop into small squares), finely chopped
- 4 ounces (1/4 pound) good quality fontina or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons canned jalapenos, finely chopped (You can also use Green Chiles. I love Old El Paso SO MUCH for both types!)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (you could also use cumin if you prefer that taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional. some readers haven't liked this spice although some did, SEE NOTE) ***
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- chopped cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapenos for garnish
- Order Ingredients
- Instructions
Greek Cherry Tomato Salad
By norsegal8
If in-season cherry tomatoes are unavailable, substitute vine-ripened cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes from the su...
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, ripe, quartered (about 4 cups) (see note)
- Table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Creamy Mashed Potatoes - Ree Drummond
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 sticks butter, softened, plus more for pan
- 5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
By norsegal8
For the beef: In a large pan with straight sides on medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook, while stirring, unti...
- 8 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent beef, 20 percent fat)
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 pint (2 cups) heavy cream, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- Kosher salt
- 2 pounds frozen cheese ravioli, thawed
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 8 slices American cheese
- 8 ounces shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded (like straw)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (like paper thin!)
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
Chicken Piccata - Giada
By norsegal8
Season the chicken with salt and pepper
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half and butterflied
- sea salt
- black pepper
- all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped