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slow cooker corned beef and cabbage
By raffterman
In a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker, place celery, carrots, onion, potatoes, and thyme
- 2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 3 carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges (root end left intact)
- 1/2 pound small potatoes, halved if large
- 6 sprigs thyme
- 1 corned beef brisket (about 3 pounds), plus pickling spice packet or 1 tablespoon pickling spice
- 1/2 head Savoy cabbage, cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges
- Grainy mustard, for serving
Lime Chipotle Pork Medallions
By raffterman
Lime Chipoltle Pork Medallions Marinade To assemble Mix together marinade ingredients and stir until evenly c...
- Lime Chipoltle Pork Medallions
- 2 whole pork tenderloins
- Marinade
- 1 cup honey-Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup limejuice
- 3 tablespoons chipoltle peppers in adobo finely minced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Baked Manicotti with Sausage and Peas
By raffterman
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces (about 3 cups) grated Pecorino Romano
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- 3/4 cup (4 ounces) frozen petite peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
- 12 manicotti shells
- 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms
By raffterman
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6
- 16 even-sized open cup mushrooms, stalks cut level
- 3 tbsp corn or vegetable oil
- 75 g unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped very finely
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 50 g fresh breadcrumbs
Goat Cheese Gnocchi and Zasugo (Pork & Short Rib Braise)
By raffterman
Sugo is a long-simmered Italian sauce that often includes meats, such as pork or beef
- For the zasugo
- 5 lb. meaty bone-in beef short ribs
- 3 lb. bone-in pork shoulder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 6 medium cloves garlic, coarsely chopped (about 2 Tbs.)
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 14-oz. cans diced tomatoes (28 oz. total)
- 1-1/2 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp. chile oil, preferably Calabrian (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- For the gnocchi
- 1 lb. fresh goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, more for the work surface and baking sheet
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for the cooked gnocchi
- For serving
- 12 oz. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 7 oz. (7 packed cups) baby arugula
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 oz. Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (1/2 cup on a rasp grater)
Red Lobster Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
By raffterman
Red Lobster Crab Stuffed Mushroom's are a great appetizer! We have the recipe that you have been looking for!
- 35 fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 pound crab claw meat
- 2 cups oyster crackers crushed
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 slices white cheddar cheese
Mesquite Smoked Turkey with a Peach Glaze
By raffterman
Switch it up this year with a deliciously mesquite smoked turkey
- SOUTH-WESTERN RUB:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 2 teaspoons chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- GLAZE:
- 3/4 cup good quality peach preserve
- 1 jalapeño, chopped fine
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Juice of 2 oranges
- TURKEY:
- 1 (12 to 16-pound) whole turkey
- 12 cups mesquite wood chips (8 of these cups soaked in cool water for 1 hour and drained)
- 2 lemons halved, optional
- 2 oranges halved, optional
Pasta with Pancetta and Leeks
By raffterman
Throw the pancetta into a large skillet over medium heat
- 12 ounces, weight Pasta, Cooked Al Dente
- Reserved Pasta Water, If Needed
- 3 ounces, weight Chopped Pancetta
- 3 whole Leeks, Sliced Thin
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper, To Taste
- Parmesan Cheese, Shaved
Creamy Chicken Paprika with Czech Potato Dumplings
By raffterman
serves Add to Recipe Box Directions for: Creamy Chicken Paprika with Czech Potato Dumplings 2 red peppers, seede...
- INGREDIENTS
- Creamy Chicken Paprika
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, quartered
- 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp hot paprika
- 2 Tbsp sweet paprika
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Czech Potato Dumplings
- 6 russet potatoes, unpeeled
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup flour for dough
- 4 Tbsp butter
Courgette frittata with tomato salsa
By raffterman
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the onion and peppers
- For the salsa:
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 red onion, peeled and sliced
- 3 courgettes (preferably with flowers), sliced
- 1 yellow pepper, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 50 g parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 50 g pitted olives, cut in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Pinch of dried chilli flakes
- Small bunch of basil leaves, torn