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Danish Liver Pate
By norsegal8
Most Danish cooks use either pork or calves livers for their pate, but I prefer to use chicken livers
- 1 pound chicken, pork or calves livers, rinsed, connective tissues removed
- 1 1/4 pounds fresh boneless pork shoulder (including fat) cubed
- 1 medium-sized onion
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
By norsegal8
"An easy to make light salad that can be served with or without chicken for vegetarians
- 2 cups water
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 large cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Cheddar Ham Chowder Recipe
By norsegal8
In a large saucepan, bring the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper to a boil
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
Cottage Pie
By norsegal8
Instructions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
- Topping:
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 1 carrot , finely chopped*
- 1 rib celery, finely chopped*
- 1.5 lb ground beef (mince)
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups / 500 ml beef stock / broth (500 ml)
- 1/2 cup / 125 ml red wine (125 ml) (optional - can omit)
- 1 beef bouillon cube , crumbled
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 Tbsp butter
- nutmeg
- olive oil
Tuna Salad
By norsegal8
Drain tuna in colander and shred with fingers until no clumps remain and texture is fine and even
- 2 (6-ounce) cans solid white tuna in water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 small rib celery, minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickles (sweet or dill)
- 1/2 small clove garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1/8 teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Chocolate Mousse - ATK
By norsegal8
For an extra creamy chocolate mousse, fold in one cup of heavy cream that’s been whipped instead of the one-half ...
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped coarse
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- pinch table salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons strong coffee or 4 teaspoons brandy, orange-flavored liqueur, or light rum
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus extra for garnish
Warm Mushroom Salad
By norsegal8
Clean the mushrooms by brushing the tops with a clean sponge
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons good olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 bunches of fresh arugula, washed and spun dry
- 8 slices good Italian prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
- Chunk of Parmesan cheese
- 8 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and julienned
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Lemon Cream Illusion
By norsegal8
This tart, intensely lemony cream is not technically a "cream" at all
- 1 1/4 teaspoons gelatin (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 recipe Light Italian Meringue
- 1 recipe Lemon Curd prepared with 1/4 cup sugar
Caramel-Apple Cheesecake
By norsegal8
1. Preheat oven to 400°
- CRUST:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 cookie sheets)
- 1 tablespoon egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- Cooking spray
- CHEESECAKE:
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- TOPPING:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- 1 3/4 cups thinly sliced peeled Granny Smith apple (about 8 ounces)
- Dash of nutmeg
Roast Fresh Ham - CI
By norsegal8
If you don't have room in your refrigerator, you can brine the ham in a large insulated cooler or a small plastic g...
- Roast
- 1 ham bone-in with skin, 6 to 8 pounds, preferably shank end, rinsed
- Brine
- 4 cups kosher salt or 2 cups table salt
- 3 cups packed brown sugar (dark or light)
- 2 heads garlic, cloves separated, lightly crushed and peeled
- 10 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup whole black peppercorns, crushed
- Garlic and Herb Rub
- 1 cup fresh sage leaves from 1 large bunch, packed lightly
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves from 1 bunch
- 8 medium cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Glaze
- 1 glaze (see related recipes)