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Ultimate Nachos - Alton Brown
By norsegal8
*Cook's Note: Depending on your heat preference, you may remove the seeds from the jalapenos or leave them intact
- 80 corn tortilla chips, approximately 8 ounces
- 3 to 4 jalapenos, thinly sliced*
- 4 1/2 ounces diced red onion, approximately
- 1 cup 6 ounces finely grated Cheddar, approximately 2 1/4 cups
- 6 ounces finely grated Oaxaca cheese, approximately 2 1/4 cups
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 2 cups fresh salsa
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups guacamole
Avocado Tarragon Dressing
By norsegal8
Scoop the avocado into a blender
- 1 medium Hass avocado, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
- Kosher salt
Date Nut Spice Bread
By norsegal8
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 2 cups coarsely chopped dates (10 ounces pitted)
- 1/3 cup orange liqueur (recommended: Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 extra-large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (3 oranges)
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans (3 ounces)
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil and Red Pepper Flakes
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, plus more if desired
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
Steak Florentine
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 2 large garlic cloves, halved
- 3 T-bone steaks (each about 1 1/2 pounds, and 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches thick)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Grilled Vegetables, recipe follows
Cheese Straws - Barefoot Contessa
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Barefoot Contessa In Paris (c) 2004 by Ina Garten
- 2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry (preferably Pepperidge Farm), defrosted overnight in the refrigerator
- 1 extra-large egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup finely grated gruyere cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Quiche Lorraine - Food Network
By norsegal8
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to an 11-inch circle
- Flaky Butter Crust, recipe follows
- 6 ounces thick cut bacon, cut into narrow strips (or “lardons”)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 cup grated Gruyere or Swiss
- Simple Salad, recipe follows
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
- 1 to 2 tablespoons ice water, or more as needed
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- Mesclun salad mix or favorite greens, for accompaniment
Garlic and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes - ATK
By norsegal8
As this dish is denser and more intensely flavored than traditional mashed potatoes, our suggested serving size is ...
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, unpeeled and scrubbed
- 5 medium cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus 1/8 additional teaspoon
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 2 additional tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
Aunt Trish's Salad Dressing
By norsegal8
Directions Place the olive oil, Parmesan, salt, pepper to taste, sugar, paprika, lemon juice and garlic into a jar
- 3/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan, more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Dash or 2 of paprika
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and left whole
- Green lettuce leaves
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red grape tomatoes, halved
Roasted Fennel and Mushroom Salad with Radishes
By norsegal8
If using a dark-colored nonstick baking sheet, line the pan with aluminum foil to prevent scorching
- 2 medium bulbs fennel (about 1 1/2 pounds), bulbs quartered, cored, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, 1/3 cup fronds reserved and chopped (see note)
- 20 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned, and cut into quarters if large or halved if medium
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 - 6 radishes, cut in half and sliced thin (about 3/4 cup)