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Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers
By Joschef
Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers - easy grilled shrimp marinated in a quick teriyaki sauce with incredible flavor!
- 1.5-2.5 lbs shrimp (use more for a main dish, less for appetizers - it's up to you!)
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (I used low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 Tablespoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- cilantro, roughly chopped
- sesame seeds (optional)
Chicken Piccata
By Joschef
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- All-purpose flour, for dredging
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken
By Joschef
Sweet Chinese honey and garlic chicken - an easy family favorite recipe that's ready in 30 minutes and better than
- 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness + salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- optional: 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Ragu Bolognese
By Joschef
Recipe adapted from Molto Italiano, by Mario Batali, published by Ecco, 2005
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 4 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground veal
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 ounces pancetta or slab bacon, run through the medium holes of the butcher's grinder
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 recipe Green Pasta Dough, recipe follows
- Salt
- Ice cubes
- 1 cup packed spinach, cleaned
- 5 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
Italian Salad Dressing
By Joschef
Combine all of the ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid
- 1 cup neutral salad oil, such as canola (See Recipe Note)
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 large garlic clove, pressed
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Braised Red Potatoes with Lemon and Chives
By Joschef
Use small red potatoes measuring about 1 1/2 inches in diameter
- 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, unpeeled, halved
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper v
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Easter Knot Cookies
By Joschef
1 Cream butter and sugar
- 1/2 lb butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp anise extract
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 8 cups sifted flour
- 6 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- BUTTER ICING RECIPE
- 3/4 box confectioners' sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tsp anise extract
- milk
- food coloring
Zesty shrimp skewers
By Joschef
Directions
- 8 wooden skewers
- 450g pkg frozen raw peeled shrimp, thawed
- 8 shallots, peeled, halved crosswise
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/8 tsp salt
Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Granola Streusel
By Joschef
Place overnight in the fridge to set
- 1 packet gelatin (1/4 ounce)
- 4 tablespoons warm water
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup granola
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Pork Tenderloin with a rum & Raisin sauce
By Joschef
1. Cut each tenderloin in half yielding four total pieces
- 2 pork tenderloins, silver skin removed and thin end removed and reserved for sauce
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- Salt and pepper
- Oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup raisins