Norsegal8's profile page
Recipes
Antipasto Pasta Salad
By norsegal8
We also liked the addition of 1 cup chopped, pitted kalamata olives or 1 cup jarred artichokes, drained and quarter...
- Ingredients
- 8 ounces sliced pepperoni, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 8 ounces sopresatta or salami, halved and cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 10 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 jar pepperoncini (12-ounce), drained, (2 tablespoons juice reserved), stemmed, and chopped coarse
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt and pepper1pound fusilli or campanelle
- 1 pound white mushrooms, quartered
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese, aged
- 12 ounces roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry, and chopped coarse
- 1 cup chopped fresh basilInstructions
Crab-and-Shrimp Stuffed Flounder
By norsegal8
It’s a very intricate job to remove the bones of the fish and keep the fish intact, but I’ll walk you through i...
- 3 large flounder
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoons bulb fennel, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup Basic Shellfish Stock
- 1 lb crabmeat, picked over
- 1 lb small Louisiana or wild American shrimp, peeled and chopped
- Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced white bread
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup Basic Fish Pan Sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Creole mustard
- Leaves from 1 sprig fresh tarragon, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
Chantarelles, Chicken and Dumplings
By norsegal8
Often, when I roast a few chickens, I'll save those delectable chicken oysters (the little nuggets of the chicken b...
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Salt
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 shallots, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups basic chicken stock
- 1 cup fresh chanterelle mushrooms, halved lengthwise
- Leaves from 1 sprig fresh thyme
- Leaves from 1 sprig fresh sage, chopped
- 1/2 cup shelled sweet peas or shucked, peeled fresh fava beans
- 1 tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Dumplings
- Salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1/3 cup flour
- Leaves from 4 sprigs fresh chervil
Cheesy Nachos with Guacamole and Salsa - ATK
By norsegal8
This recipe can be doubled to serve 8 to 12; however, you will need to use two baking dishes
- One -Minute Salsa
- 1/2 small jalapeño chile or 1/2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced
- 1/4 small red onion, peeled and root end removed
- 1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- pinch ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons lime juice from 1 lime
- 2 small tomatoes (about 3/4 pound), ripe, each cored and cut into eighths, or one (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- Fresh Guacamole
- 2 small avocados, ripe, (preferably Haas)
- 1 tablespoon minced red onion
- 1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press
- 1/2 small jalapeño chile, minced (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
- Table salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice from 1 lime
- Nachos
- 8 ounces tortilla chips
- 1 pound shredded cheddar cheese (4 cups)
- 2 large jalapeño chiles (3/4 ounce each), sliced thin (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 scallions, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup sour cream (4 ounces)
- 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges
Deviled Eggs
By norsegal8
To center the yolks, turn the carton of eggs on its side in the refrigerator the day before you plan to cook the eg...
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard (such as Gulden's)
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Caesar Salad
By norsegal8
If you can't find ciabatta, a similar crusty, rustic loaf of bread can be substituted
- Croutons
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste from 1 medium clove (see note)
- 1/2 - 3/4 loaf ciabatta, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups) (see note)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Salad
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic paste from 1 large clove (see note)
- 2 - 3 tablespoons juice from 1 to 2 lemons
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 anchovy fillets, patted dry with paper towels, minced fine, and mashed to paste with fork (1 tablespoon) (see note)
- 2 large egg yolks (see note)
- 5 tablespoons canola oil
- 5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup)
- Ground black pepper
- 2 - 3 romaine hearts, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices, rinsed, and dried very well (8 to 9 lightly pressed cups)
Spinach Salad with Frisee and Strawberries
By norsegal8
1. Place spinach, frisée, strawberries, and basil in large bowl
- 1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach (about 6 cups)
- 1 medium head frisée, washed, dried, and torn into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 pint strawberries, washed, dried, stemmed, and quartered
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 7 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon very finely minced shallot
- 3/4 teaspoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cranberry Pecan Muffins
By norsegal8
If fresh cranberries aren't available, substitute frozen: Microwave them in a bowl until they're partially but not ...
- Streusel Topping
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, softened
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- Muffins
- 1 1/3 cups (6 2/3 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups pecan halves, toasted and cooled
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon (7 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Lemon Ice
By norsegal8
If your tap water has off flavors, filter it, if possible, before use in this recipe
- 1 cup lemon juice from 5 or 6 large lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar (7 ounces)
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 2 1/4 cups water, preferably spring water (see note)
- 2 tablespoons vodka (optional)
Roasted Carrots and Shallots with Lemon and Thyme
By norsegal8
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees
- 1 pound carrots, peeled, halved crosswise, and cut lengthwise if necessary to create even pieces
- 6 medium shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice