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Classic Italian Lasagna
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons for the lasagna
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk at room temperature
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, recipe follows
- Salt and white pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground chuck beef
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 pound lasagna sheets, cooked al dente
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional
Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
By norsegal8
Copyright 1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All Rights Reserved
- 2 1/2 pounds unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 5 tablespoons minced scallions (white and green parts)
- 5 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- 5 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 5 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 5 loaves dense 7-grain or health bread, unsliced
- 40 slices smoked salmon
Cannellini Beans with Herbs and Prosciutto
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
- 2 ounces prosciutto, coarsely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups arugula or mixed baby greens
Challah - Fine Cooking
By norsegal8
If you like, sprinkle poppy or sesame seeds onto the braid after brushing it with egg wash; both are traditional
- For the glaze:
- 2 tsp. instant yeast (Red Star Quick Rise, SAF Perfect Rise, Fleischmann’s Rapid Rise or Fleischmann’s Bread Machine Yeast)
- 16-3/4 oz. (3-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour (Hecker’s, Gold Medal, or Pillsbury); more as needed
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1-1/2 tsp. table salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Sesame or poppy seeds for sprinkling (optional)
Roasted Broccoli with Lemon & Parmesan - F&W
By norsegal8
Step 1 Preheat the oven to 400°
- 1 1 1/2 1 1/2-inch 1/4 of broccoli (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1 1/2-inch florets, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 2 2 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1 1 teaspoon minced shallot
- 2 2 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Crustless Spinach Quiche Recipe
By norsegal8
In a large skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in oil until tender
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 2/3 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Slow-Roasted Beef - ATK
By norsegal8
Serves 6 to 8 We don't recommend cooking this roast past medium
- 1 boneless eye-round roast (3 1/2 to 4 1/2 pounds) (see note)
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt or 2 teaspoons table salt
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil plus 1 tablespoon
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Danish "French" Bread (Franskbrød)
By norsegal8
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let stand for 5 minutes
- GLAZE:
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
- 1 egg
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
Crab Cakes - ATK
By norsegal8
Fresh crabmeat will make these crab cakes taste even better
- INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Meatballs Roman Style - Frugal Gourmet Jeff Smith
By norsegal8
These are heavenly! From a friend who says the origin is "Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Italian Cuisines"
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 6 ounces pancetta, diced very small (or bacon)
- 6 ounces prosciutto, sliced thin and chopped (or ham)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup chopped parsley (or dried, to taste)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed (more, to taste)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (if using gluten-free, no need to soak)
- 1 cup milk
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste (may not need much salt at all due to the pancetta or proscuitto)
- 1/4 cup olive oil, for browning
- 32 -64 ounces tomato sauce, of your choice