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Citrus-Cilantro Wet Spice Rub
By norsegal8
For extra spiciness, add up to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon orange juice from 1 orange
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice from 1 lime
- 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic, minced very fine
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves
Artichoke and Tuna Panini with Garbanzo Bean Spread
By norsegal8
To make the Garbanzo Bean Spread: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor
- 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup pitted black olives, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (5 1/2-ounce) cans Italian tuna in olive oil, drained (recommended: Flot)
- 1 (13 3/4-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 8 mini baguettes, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise
- 2 cups arugula
- Special equipment: Brown parchment paper for wrapping the sandwiches
French Bread
By norsegal8
1) The dough mixture—le fraisage (or frasage) Stir the yeast in the warm water and let liquefy completely while ...
- 1 cake (0.6 ounce) fresh yeast or 1 package dry-active yeast
- 1/3 cup warm water (not over 100 degrees) in a measure
- 3 1/2 cups (about 1 lb.) all-purpose flour, measured by scooping dry-measure cups into flour and sweeping off excess
- 2 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups tepid water (70 to 74 degrees)
Norwegian Whole Wheat Bread (Hvetebrød)
By norsegal8
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water
- 2 packages active dry yeast
- 2 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
- 1/4 cup light molasses
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 to 4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- butter to brush hot loaves
Pasta Caprese - ATK
By norsegal8
This dish will be very warm, not hot
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2-4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (see note above)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 small shallot, minced fine (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see note above)
- 1 pound penne pasta or other short tubular or curly pasta such as fusilli or campanelle
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar (see note above)
Mushroom Pesto
By norsegal8
BRING A SMALL SAUCEPAN of water to a boil
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms, quartered
- 1 1/2 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper, plus more to taste
Tomato and Mozzarella Tart - ATK
By norsegal8
Thawing the frozen puff pastry in the refrigerator overnight will help prevent cracking while unfolding it
- Flour , unbleached all-purpose, for work surface
- 1 box frozen puff pastry (Pepperidge Farm, 1.1 pound), thawed in box in refrigerator overnight
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1 pound plum tomatoes (about 3 to 4 medium), cored and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- Salt
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- 8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Swedish Meatballs - Tyler's Ultimate
By norsegal8
In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and the milk; stir with a fork and let stand for 5 minutes
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs, dried out
- 3/4 cup milk
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 shallots, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. caraway seeds, toasted and ground
- kosher salt
- white pepper
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1 handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 handful fresh dill, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- ligonberry jam
Meat-Stuffed Eggplant
By norsegal8
I recall having a version of this dish in Greece, and I am sure the Greeks brought it to Sicily, and I am sure the ...
- 6 small eggplants (about 2 pounds total)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 cups cubes of day-old country bread
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
Perfect Fried Eggs
By norsegal8
When checking the eggs for doneness, lift the lid just a crack to prevent loss of steam should they need further co...
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces and chilled