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Prosperity Sandwich
By norsegal8
Why this recipe works:These open-faced sandwiches are made from toasted white bread topped with sliced chicken o...
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced thin
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper4 (3/4-inch-thick) slices rustic white bread
- 8 ounces thinly sliced roast turkey
- 8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
- 2 tomatoes, cored, cut into 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices, and patted dry
Almost-Famous Chimichangas
By norsegal8
Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt
- 1 small tomato, chopped, plus more for topping
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 15 -ounce can refried beans
- 4 10 -inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, plus more for topping
- Mexi-sauce, for topping (see below)
- Shredded lettuce, for topping
- Mexican rice, for serving
Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 2/3 cup hazelnuts
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (no more than 60% cacao), finely chopped
- 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- powdered sugar
Roasted Green Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives and Goat Cheese
By norsegal8
An aluminum foil liner prevents burning on dark nonstick baking sheets
- 1 pound green beans, stem ends snapped off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed, patted dry, and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano leaves
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 2 ounces goat cheese (crumbled), 1/2 cup
Spanish Braised Chicken with Sherry and Saffron
By norsegal8
Any dry sherry such as fino or Manzanilla will work in this dish
- 8 (5- to 7-ounce) chicken thighs
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf1/4 tespoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) whole, peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped fine
- 2 hard-cooked large eggs peeled and separated
- 1/2 cup slivered, blanched almonds, toasted
- pinch of saffron threads, crumbled
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Hazelnut-Mocha Macarons
By norsegal8
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 ounces peeled and toasted hazelnuts (about 3/4 cup)
- 3 tablespoons Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Grilled Vegetable Panini
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 small Japanese eggplants or 1 medium to large regular eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 2 zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 baguettes (each about 2 feet long)
- 1/2 cup Basil Pesto, recipe follows
- 8 ounces fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 8 large basil leaves, optional
Pumpkin Cake Bars with Crm Chs Frosting
By norsegal8
Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F
- CAKE
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, or 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon each ginger, nutmeg, and cloves
- 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts
- 1 cup golden raisins, or 1/2 cup golden raisins and 1/2 cup ginger mini-chips
- FROSTING
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toasted walnut pieces
Steak Sandwiches
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds, cracked
- 3 (12 to 14-ounce) rib-eye steaks
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 baguette (about 2 feet long), split lengthwise
- 2 cups lightly packed arugula
Beef Bavette with Tomatoes and Thick-Cut Potatoes
By norsegal8
When I first introduced this dish at my restaurant, one of my staff thought that I had copied from Limón, a Peruvi...
- 1 pound skirt or flank steak
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon canola oil, plus more for deep-frying
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut lengthwise into batons about 1/2-inch thick
- 1 jalapeño chile, stemmed and thinly, sliced into rings
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 4 tablespoons rice wine
- 4 tomatoes, cored and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1 cup 3/4-inch long scallion batons, white and light green parts only