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Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
By norsegal8
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 2 pounds parsnips, peeled
- 1 pound carrots, unpeeled
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or parsley
Sourdough Starter
By norsegal8
When making starter, don't use quick-rising yeast
- yeast
- water
- flour
- honey
Lemon Tart - ATK
By norsegal8
The filling is a lemon curd adapted for this tart
- Serves 8
- 1 fully baked warm tart shell (9- to 9 1/2-inch) -- see related recipe
- 7 large egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup lemon juice from 4 to 5 medium lemons
- 1/4 cup grated lemon zest
- pinch table salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Crispy Roasted Potatoes - ATK
By norsegal8
The steps of parcooking the potatoes before roasting and tossing the potatoes with salt and oil until they are coat...
- 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- Table salt
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- as
Triple Chocolate Cake
By norsegal8
This intense chocolate cake resembles an abstract sculpture and consists of three distinct chocolate experiences; c...
- CAKE COMPONENTS
- 1 recipe Light Whipped Ganache, preferably made with extra bittersweet chocolate
- 1 recipe Moist Chocolate Génoise, top and bottom crusts removed
- 1 recipe syrup flavored with Frangelico
- 1 recipe Chocolate Praline Sheets
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Broccoli Cheese Soup
By norsegal8
Directions Watch how to make this recipe
- 4 heads broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 whole onion, diced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups half-and-half
- Pinch nutmeg
- 3 cups grated cheese (mild Cheddar, sharp Cheddar, Jack, etc.), plus more for garnish, optional
- 1 cup chicken broth, optional
Shrimp Bisque - CI
By norsegal8
Shrimp shells contribute a lot of flavor to the bisque, so be sure to purchase shell-on shrimp
- 2 pounds shell-on shrimp, preferably Gulf or Mexican Whites
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup brandy or cognac, warmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small carrot, chopped fine (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 small rib celery, chopped fine (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 small onion, minced (about 6 tablespoons)
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
- 4 bottles clam juice (8-ounce, 4 cups total)
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 sprig fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry or Madeira
- Salt and ground black pepper
Skillet Chicken and Rice with Broccoli and Cheddar
By norsegal8
1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper
- 4 (6 to 8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen broccoli florets
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp. hot sauce
Quick and Easy Cream Biscuits
By norsegal8
These biscuits come together in a flash and require no special equipment
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus extra for the counter
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Stir-Fried Sichuan Green Beans
By norsegal8
To make this dish vegetarian, substitute 4 ounces of shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and minced, for the pork
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 pound ground pork
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 scallions, white and light green parts sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil