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Grilled Flank Steak with Olive and Herb Sauce
By norsegal8
1. Let steaks sit a room temperature for 1 hour
- 2 flank steaks (3 1/2 to 4 lbs. total)
- 2 tablespoons plus 2/3 cup olive oil, divided
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 6 ounces mixed pitted brine-cured olives, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped peperoncini, plus 1/3 cup reserved juice
- 2/3 cup chopped flat fresh-leaf parsley + 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley stems
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Fresh Raspberry Gratins
By norsegal8
Preheat the broiler for at least 15 minutes, with the rack about 5 inches away from the heat
- 8 extra-large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup superfine or caster sugar
- 1 cup sweet Marsala wine
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 half-pints fresh raspberries
- Granulated sugar
Danish Recipe #3 - Danish Pecan Snails (Snegler)
By norsegal8
Snails are usually filled with almond paste or a cinnamon and sugar mixture
- FILLING :
- 1 recipe Classic Danish Pastry or Quick Method
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 slightly beaten egg
- ICING:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 to 4 teaspoons hot coffee
Arugula and Ricotta Pesto
By norsegal8
Note that when adding any pesto to cooked pasta it is important to include three or four tablespoons of the cooked ...
- 3 medium cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts or almonds)
- 1 cup arugula (packed), washed and dried thoroughly
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves (packed), washed and dried thoroughly
- 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and ground black pepper
Chocolate Brownie Cookies
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces chopped pecans
Egg and Bacon Breakfast Casserole
By norsegal8
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until crisp; drain on paper towels
- 1 lb. bacon, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 6 1-inch thick slices of French bread
- 1 cup shredded Cojack cheese
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
By norsegal8
A slice of this striking gold-and-cream-colored layered pie, pictured on the cover of our November 1999 catalogue, ...
- Crust
- 1 batch Classic Single Pie Crust
- Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup (2 ounces) sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup (1 5/8 ounces) diced candied ginger (optional, but good)
- Pumpkin Filling
- 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin* OR 1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (8 ounces) light cream or evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten*Use just plain pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
Almost-Famous Soft Pretzels
By norsegal8
Directions Make the pretzels: Warm the milk in a saucepan until it's about 110 degrees; pour into a medium bowl an...
- 1 cup milk
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/3 cup baking soda
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
Almost-Famous Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
By norsegal8
Directions Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 7 -inch sourdough bread boules (round loaves)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head)
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 1/2 cups (about 8 ounces) grated sharp white and yellow cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
Sandy's Chocolate Cake - Taste of Home
By norsegal8
Directions Preheat oven to 350°
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup baking cocoa
- 3 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/3 cups sour cream
- 1-1/3 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract