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Spring Rolls
By norsegal8
Fill a wide bowl with at least an inch of warm water
- 1 package rice paper spring roll wrapper
- 1 (5 oz.) bag baby spring lettuces
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 hothouse cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
- fresh mint and basil (Thai basil recommended)
- 1 recipe Simple Thai Peanut Sauce
Easy Cheese Danish
By norsegal8
2008, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
- 2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, defrosted
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
Slow Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
By norsegal8
This classic French braise features tender chicken and sweet (not harsh) garlic
- Serves 4 to 6
- 40 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
- Salt and pepper
- 2/3 cup dry sherry
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 (12-inch) baguette, sliced 3/4 inch thick on bias
Fried Rice with Shrimp, Pork and Shiitakes - ATK
By norsegal8
This classic combination can be served as a main course
- 1/2 ounce dried shitake mushrooms (5 to 6 medium)
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten lightly
- 8 ounces small shrimp, peeled and devined
- 1 cup frozen peas, preferably baby peas, thawed
- 8 ounces smoked ham, sliced and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 5 cups cooked white rice, cold, large clumps broken up with fingers
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 5 medium scallions, white and green parts, sliced thin (about 1/2 cup)
Chicken Mulligatawny Soup from "the Frugal Gourmet"
By norsegal8
The best chicken soup I've ever eaten
- 1 1/4 lbs chicken thighs
- 8 cups water
- 1 teaspoon ghee (see Ghee recipe) or 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 yellow onion, medium, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger, ground
- 2 teaspoons salt
- chopped fresh coriander
- fresh ground pepper
Stuffed Artichokes
By norsegal8
Italians love their artichokes in a thousand ways, and stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs is a favorite
- Juice from 2 lemons
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 6 large artichokes
- 1 1/2 cups fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/8 teaspoon peperoncino flakes
Grandma Maroni's Meatballs
By norsegal8
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- 4 ounces dried bread crumbs
- 4 large eggs
- 4 ounces whole milk
- 6 ounce grated Romano cheese
- 3 ounces grated Spanish onion
- 2 ounces finely diced fresh garlic
- 2 ounces finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 ounces finely chopped fresh basil
Sour Cream Ganache
By norsegal8
Sour cream in place of heavy cream makes a smooth and lilting frosting with excellent piping consistency
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 1 2/3 cups sour cream (14 ounces)
Grilled Tuna with Grilled Ratatouille Couscous and Deconstructed Pesto
By norsegal8
Directions Special equipment: a grill basket Toast 1/2 cup of the couscous in a dry skillet over medium heat
- 1 cup whole wheat Israeli couscous
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock or water
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Japanese eggplants, halved
- 2 zucchini, halved
- 2 yellow squash, halved
- 1 red onion, cut into thick slices
- Canola oil, for brushing the vegetables and tuna
- 1 pint grape or pear tomatoes
- 2 tuna steaks, each about 1 1/2 inches thick
- 1 cup basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus whole leaves for garnish
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced and crushed to a paste with salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Bruschetta with Artichoke Hearts and Parmesan
By norsegal8
Pulse artichoke hearts, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in food p...
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels
- 2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, 1 ounce finely grated (about 1/2 cup), 1 ounce shaved into strips with vegetable peeler
- 1 recipe Toasted Bread for Bruschetta (see related recipe)