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Roast Boneless Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Herb and Bread-Crumb Crust - CI
By norsegal8
If you want to bone and butterfly your own leg of lamb, see the related PDF: "Boning and Butterflying a Leg of Lamb...
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
- 1 cup bread crumbs (fresh), coarse
- 1 boneless half leg of lamb (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), untied, trimmed of surface fat, and pounded to even 3/4-inch thickness (see illustration 1), at room temperature
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Blueberry Swirl Muffins with Streusel Topping
By norsegal8
If buttermilk is unavailable, substitute 3/4 cup plain whole-milk or low-fat yogurt thinned with 1/4 cup milk
- Streusel Topping
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- Pinch table salt
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour (3 1/2 ounces)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and warm
- Muffins
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (about 10 ounces), picked over
- 1 1/8 cups sugar (8 ounces) plus 1 teaspoon
- 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 1/2 ounces)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (1/2 stick)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (see note)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Shrimp Fra Diavolo - CI
By norsegal8
One teaspoon of red pepper flakes will give the sauce a little kick, but add more to suit your taste
- 1 pound medium-large shrimp (preferably 31 to 35 count), peeled (and deveined, if desired), preferably Gulf or Mexican Whites
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons table salt
- 1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
- 4 tablespoons minced garlic (about 12 medium or 8 large cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup medium-dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1 pound linguine or spaghetti
Lemonade
By norsegal8
If you like, scrape the pulp from a couple of mashed lemon slices into the pitcher to make a more pulpy lemonade
- 10 - 12 medium lemons, scrubbed well, halved pole to pole, all halves sliced thin
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- pinch table salt (optional)
- 5 cups water (cold)
Cordon Rose Cream Cheesecake
By norsegal8
1. Grease an 8-inch by 2 1/2-inch or higher springform pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, then grease th...
- all ingredients at room temperature
- 2 2 packages 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 1 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)*
- 1 1 1 cup sugar
- 3 3 3 large eggs
- 3 3 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 3 3 cups sour cream
Hot-Smoked Salmon
By norsegal8
The grill rack must be hot and thoroughly clean before you place the salmon on it; otherwise the fish might stick
- 1 cup kosher salt or 1/2 cup table salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 salmon fillet (about 2 1/2 pounds), skin on, pin bones removed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground white pepper
Herb Sauce
By norsegal8
Whisk all ingredients together in bowl
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cornichons, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fennel fronds
- 2 teaspoons minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Herb Stuffed Tomatoes
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 5 beefsteak tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 3/4 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated provolone
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Green Salad with Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette
By norsegal8
2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, All Rights Reserved
- 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 extra-large egg yolk*, at room temperature (see Note)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people
Homemade Granola
By norsegal8
Inspired by Sarah Chase's Open House Cookbook
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups sliced almonds
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup good honey
- 1 1/2 cups small diced dried apricots
- 1 cup small diced dried figs
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashews