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Simple Italian Meat Sauce
By norsegal8
Except for ground round (which tasters found spongy and bland), this recipe will work with most types of ground bee...
- 4 ounces white mushrooms, cleaned, stems trimmed, and broken into rough pieces
- 1 large slice high-quality white sandwich bread, torn into quarters
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef (see note and related content)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 6 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, 1/4 cup liquid reserved
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano (see note)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup)
Vietnamese Pho
By norsegal8
To produce Vietnamese beef pho broth with the flavor and complexity of the real deal without the fuss, we blanch gr...
- 1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef
- 2 onions, quartered through root end
- 12 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
- 1/4 cup Fish Sauce, plus extra for seasoning
- 1 (4-inch) piece ginger, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons sugar, plus extra for seasoning
- 6 star anise pods
- 6 whole cloves
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
- 1 (1-pound) boneless strip steak, trimmed and halved
- 14-16 ounces (1/8-inch-wide) Rice Noodles
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 scallions, sliced thin (optional)
- bean sprouts
- Sprigs fresh Thai or Italian basil
- Lime wedges
- Hoisin Sauce
- Sriracha sauce
Tagliatelle with Prosciutto and Peas - ATK
By norsegal8
We prefer imported Prosciutto di Parma or domestically made prepackaged Volpi Traditional Prosciutto
- 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound tagliatelle
- 1 1/2 cups frozen petite peas, thawed
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
- 1 ounce Gruyère cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
Couscous with Shallots, Garlic and Almonds
By norsegal8
Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Ground black pepper
Grilled Turkey Burgers
By norsegal8
If you are able to purchase boneless, skinless turkey thighs, substitute 1 1/2 pounds for the bone-in thigh
- 1 (2-pound) bone-in turkey thigh, skinned, boned, trimmed, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Pinch baking soda
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for brushing
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 6 large hamburger buns
Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup
By norsegal8
A version of this soup is made throughout Vietnam, though it probably originated in the south of the country, where...
- 2 1/2 quarts chicken broth (preferably homemade)
- 2 ounces seedless tamarind pulp (available at Asian markets)
- 2 Thai chiles, stemmed and halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp--peeled, deveined and cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 medium pineapple--peeled, cut lengthwise into 6 pieces, core trimmed away and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3 cups mung bean sprouts
- 1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
Tea Time Scones
By norsegal8
Directions Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7 (200C Fan)
- 250 250g 250g (9oz) self-raising flour
- 1 1 1 rounded tsp baking powder
- 40 40g 1/2oz) (1 1/2oz) softened butter
- 25 25g 25g (1oz) caster sugar
- 1 1 1 large free-range egg
- 100 100ml 1/2fl 100ml (3 1/2fl oz) milk
Paula Deen's Caramel Apple Cheesecake
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 22 crackers)
- 9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 eggs
- 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
- 1 1/2 pounds (about 3 large) Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Zucchini Gratin
By norsegal8
1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All Rights Reserved
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for topping
- 1 pound yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced (3 large)
- 2 pounds zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (4 zucchini)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup hot milk
- 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup grated Gruyere
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
By norsegal8
For a rich, vibrant slow-cooker version of chicken tortilla soup that required minimal hands-on cooking and was loa...
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tomatoes, cored and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
- Salt and pepper
- 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
- Crumbled Cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Diced avocado
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges