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Brown Butter Apple Tart
By garciamoss
Crust: Coat tart pan with nonstick spray
- Crust:
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- Filling and assembly:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 firm, tart apples (such as Pink Lady or Braeburn), peeled, cored, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rings
- Whipped cream
- Special Equipment:
- An 11-inch-diameter or 11x8x1-inch tart pan with removable bottom
Green Beans with Bacon and Onions
By garciamoss
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Drain beans and pat dry then add to 2 quart casserole Heat the bacon in a l...
- 2 lbs green beans, stringed and halved
- 4 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ( Use 3 if you like a lot of garlic taste)
- 2 Tablespoons of Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Asparagus-Goat Cheese Soufflés
By garciamoss
Puffy and warm, these asparagus-goat cheese soufflés are the essence of spring
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 4 large egg yolks, at room temperature (see Tips)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons truffle oil (optional; see Tips)
- 8 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup crumbled or diced aged goat cheese (see Note) or Manchego cheese
Vegan Chocolate Mousse
By garciamoss
Puree until smooth. Serve chilled
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup raw agave nectar
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Poblano, Garlic and Roasted Pepper Tartlets
By garciamoss
1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF
- For the Crust:
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/2 cup masa harina
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
- For the Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 poblano pepper
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 head garlic
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Orecchiette with Broccoli & Italian Sausage
By garciamoss
In southern Italy, this dish would likely be made with broccoli raab, but conventional broccoli is a fine alternati...
- 1-1/4 lb. broccoli
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lb. bulk hot Italian sausage, preferably with fennel seed
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb.dried orecchiette pasta
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino
Croque Madame Muffins
By garciamoss
TO MAKE THE SAUCE: Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat
- For the Mornay (cheese) sauce:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp milk, lukewarm
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup grated Gruyère or mature Comte cheese (or a strong hard cheese like Parmesan or mature Cheddar)
- salt and pepper
- 6 large slices of white bread, no crusts
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 1/2 oz ham, cut into cubes or thin strips
- 6 small eggs
Bobby’s Lighter Chicken and Rice Casserole
By garciamoss
Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed fat-free cream of mushroom soup
- 3/4 cup lowfat (1%) milk
- 2 cups cooked cubed chicken
- 1 (8.8-ounce) package cooked long grain and wild rice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup French fried onions
Saute Corn with Bacon Vinaigrette
By garciamoss
For a simple dish, caramelize shallots in bacon and add corn to add extra sweetness
- 2 ears of corn
- 2.7 ounces (75 grams) bacon (2 thick-cut slices), chopped into corn-size pieces
- 1.8 ounces (50 grams) shallot (1 large shallot), minced
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- .53 ounces (15 grams) basil, julienned
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Lemony Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
By garciamoss
Traditional Middle Eastern tabbouleh gets a modern upgrade when “superfood” quinoa replaces the usual cracked b...
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (white, red or a combination of both; see tip)
- 1-3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup peeled, seeded and finely diced English cucumber
- 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup each finely grated carrots and chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (see tip)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp each sea salt and freshly ground black pepper