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Grilled Cheese Sandwiches - ATK
By norsegal8
Grilled cheese sandwiches are best served hot out of the pan, though in a pinch they can be held, unsliced, for abo...
- 3 ounces cheese (preferably mild cheddar) or combination of cheeses, grated on large holes of box grater (about 1 cup, lightly packed)
- 4 slices white sandwich bread (1/2-inch-thick), such as Pepperidge Farm Toasting White
- 2 tablespoons butter (preferably salted), melted
Lemon Wafers (Citronsmåkager)
By norsegal8
Cover baking sheets with parchment paper
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Chipotle-Lime Dip with Scallions
By norsegal8
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl until smooth and creamy
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 scallions, sliced thin
- 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press or minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 3 chipotle chiles en adobo (small), minced to paste (about 1 tablespoon), plus 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
By norsegal8
1. Combine cucumber, tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon salt in colander set over bowl and let stand 15 minutes
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Table salt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 1/2 small minced red onion (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- 1 romaine heart, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
- Ground black pepper
Steak Diane
By norsegal8
Sprinkle steaks with steak seasoning
- 4 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon steak sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced chives
- Directions
Perfect Scrambled Eggs
By norsegal8
It's important to follow visual cues, as pan thickness will affect cooking times
- 8 large eggs plus 2 large yolks
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, chilled
Creme Anglaise Ice Cream
By norsegal8
Directions Beat the egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medi...
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 3/4 cups scalded milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cognac
- Seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, optional
Yeasted Waffles
By norsegal8
The batter must be made 12 to 24 hours in advance
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk, or low-fat milk, or skim milk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (10 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Cherry Almond Pound Cake
By norsegal8
The uniquely flavored base for this moist cake is the creation of one of my favorite pastry chefs: Peter Roggensin...
- 1 cup Brandied Burgundy Cherries, drained (see related recipe)
- 3/4 cup hazelnuts with skins
- 4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup sifted cake flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 3/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 tablespoons almond paste
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup cherry jelly, melted
Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Sprouts
By norsegal8
Look for dried sprouted legumes at natural food stores, truroots
- 1 cup packed fresh chives
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons or more lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
- 1 1/2 cup mixed dried sprouted legumes (such as mung beans or lentils)
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, lightly squeezed to remove liquid
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped roasted unsalted almonds
- black pepper