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Roasted Cauliflower with Soy-Ginger Sauce
By norsegal8
1. For Cauliflower:Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 475 degrees
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- For Sauce
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 medium scallion, white and light green parts sliced thin
Venetian Panino
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 8 ounces Gruyere, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 12 ounces sliced turkey
- 12 slices wheat or sourdough bread, crusts removed
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
Nordic Burger
By norsegal8
Directions: Cut four sheets of aluminum foil each about 8x12-15 inches
- Ingredients:
- (Yields: 4 servings)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for brushing)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 English/hot house cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 oz smoked salmon - thinly sliced
- 1 oz Sturgeon caviar (optional)
- 4 , whole-wheat buns
- Small handful of radish sprouts or dill sprigs for garnish
- Salt + freshly ground pepper
- Aluminum foil for prepping fish
Chicken Parmesan - Giada
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 (3-ounces each) chicken cutlets
- 1 1/2 cups Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows or purchased marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 16 teaspoons grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 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
- 4 to 6 basil leaves
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional
Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 pound asparagus (about 19 stalks), trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 to 8 paper-thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
Old-Fashioned Date-Nut Bread
By norsegal8
Maybe you remember buying date-nut bread at the supermarket; Thomas' was a favorite
- 2 cups chopped dates
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vodka or brandy, optional; to enhance flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Avocado Toasts with Oaxacan Sesame Sauce
By norsegal8
In a medium skillet, toast the sesame seeds, almonds and peanuts over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, ...
- 1 cup sesame seeds (4 ounces)
- 1/3 cup raw slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup raw peanuts
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup peanut oil
- Salt
- 2 Hass avocados, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Twelve 1/2-inch-thick slices of baguette, toasted
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Pains d'Amande
By norsegal8
This traditional Belgian cookie, known as almond bread, is another favorite from my catering baking business in the...
- 2 1/3 cups (325 grams) unsifted all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into quarters
- 1 1/3 cups (280 grams) Hawaiian washed raw sugar (or turbinado or demerara -- see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 ounces (1 cup) sliced almonds
Limoncello Tiramisu
By norsegal8
One of the delights of making tiramisu is its versatility
- 5 LARGE EGGS
- 5 OR 6 LEMONS
- 1 CUP SUGAR
- 1-1/2 CUPS LIMONCELLO LIQUEUR
- 1 CUP WATER
- 1 POUND (2 CUPS) MASCARPONE, AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- 40 LADYFINGERS (PREFERABLY IMPORTED ITALIAN SAVOIARDI) OR MORE AS NEEDED
Wonton Noodle Soup
By norsegal8
After Pho Ga, this is probably the most popular soup on The Slanted Door menu
- PORK & SHRIMP WONTONS
- 8 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
- 4 ounces ground pork
- 1/3 cup fried shallots
- 3 tablespoons shallot oil
- 1 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh water chestnuts
- 1/3 cup finely chopped black trumpet mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion, white and light green parts only
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted and ground to a coarse powder
- 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- pinch of black pepper
- 50 square wonton wrappers
- cornstarch, for dusting
- SOUP
- 4 quarts chicken or pork stock
- 1 pound fresh thin egg noodles
- Lo Soi braised pork, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions, dark green part only
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup fried shallots
- pork cracklins, optional