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Tortilla Soup
By norsegal8
Bring chicken, broth, 2 onion quarters, 2 garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp
- GARNISHES:
- 2 split bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 large white onion, trimmed of root end, peeled and quartered
- 4 medium cloves garlic, peeled
- 8 to 10 sprigs fresh cilantro
- 1 sprig fresh oregano
- salt
- 2 medium tomatoes, cored and quartered
- 1/2 medium jalapeno chili
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 chipotle chili in adobo plus up to 1 Tbsp. adobo sauce
- tortilla strips
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 avocado, diced fine
- 8 oz. cotija or Monterey Jack cheese
- fresh cilantro leaves
- minced jalapeno peppers
- sour cream
Daddy Long Legs
By norsegal8
Here's a great cookie to eat while sipping coffee
- 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 10 ounces hazelnuts, toasted
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Loin of Pork with Fennel
By norsegal8
2006, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, All Rights Reserved
- Good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups sliced yellow onions (2 onions)
- 2 cups sliced fennel (1 large bulb)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 large cloves)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon Pernod or white wine
- 3 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1 (3 1/2-pound) loin of pork, butterflied
Spritz
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- 1 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1.4 tsp. almond extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zested
Cincinnati Chili - ATK
By norsegal8
1. FOR THE CHILI: Bring 2 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon of the salt to a boil in a large saucepan
- Chili
- 2 teaspoons table salt or more to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2 cups)
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons cocoa
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- Hot pepper sauce
- Accompaniments
- 1 pound spaghetti, cooked, drained, and tossed with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can red kidney beans (15-ounce), drained, rinsed, and warmed
- 1 medium white onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
Key Lime Bars - ATK
By norsegal8
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees
- Crust
- 5 ounces animal crackers
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- pinch table salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- Filling
- 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest, minced
- pinch table salt
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, either Key lime or regular
- Garnish (optional)
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted until golden and crisp
Basic Corn Bread
By norsegal8
Most self-respecting Southerners wouldn't admit to adding sugar to cornbread, but it is both acceptable and good in...
- 3 tablespoons bacon fat
- 1 cup white cornmeal (coosavalleymilling.com)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Gyros and Tzatziki Sauce
By norsegal8
Since the yogurt and cucumbers in the Tzatziki Sauce need to drain for 30 minutes, start making the sauce before th...
- For Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced fine (about 1/2 cup)
- 3/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 small garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves or dill
- For Lamb Patties
- 4 (8-inch) pita breads (see note above)
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped coarse (about 3/4 cup)
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Accompaniments
- 1 large tomato, sliced thin
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese (about 1/2 cup)
Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Basil
By norsegal8
This is the classic bruschetta, although you can substitute other herbs
- 4 medium tomatoes, ripe, (about 1 2/3 pounds), cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/3 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 loaf country bread (approximately a 12-by-5-inch loaf), sliced crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces, ends removed
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil