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Bacon Hasselback Potatoes
By ebdonahue
These Bacon Hasselback Potatoes may take 2 hours to bake, but they are worth the wait! What could be better than b
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, each cut crosswise into 9 pieces
- Kosher salt
- 12 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Blueberry Muffin-Cake from Fine Cooking Magazine, August-September, 2013
By ebdonahue
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F
- 4 oz. (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; more for the pan
- 9 oz. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 lb. (2 cups) fresh blueberries
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional)
Greek-Style Stewed Chicken
By ebdonahue
Preheat oven to 325°. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
- 2 bone-in chicken breast halves, halved crosswise and skinned
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped, seeded plum tomato
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 3/4 cups dry white wine
- 1/4 cup ouzo (or brandy)
- 1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup sliced, pitted kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Smoked Chicken
By ebdonahue
1. Dissolve salt and sugar in 4 quarts cold water in large container
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 pounds bone-in chicken parts (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks), trimmed
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Pepper
- Large disposable Aluminum roasting pan (if using charcoal) or disposable aluminum pie plate (if using gas)
- 2 wood chunks soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained (if using charcoal) or 3 cups wood chips, half of chips soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained (if using gas)
Bistro Steak with Red Wine Sauce
By ebdonahue
Robin Bashinsky, Cooking Light APRIL 2013
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 (8-ounce) top sirloin steaks, trimmed
- 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 3 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup full-bodied red wine (such as cabernet sauvignon)
- 1/2 cup unsalted beef stock
- 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew
By ebdonahue
Making Brunswick stew in the slow cooker is a no-brainer, but don’t just dump all the ingredients in the crock an...
- 16 ounces dry navy beans, soaked and drained
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon
- 8 chicken thighs, with skin and bones
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 2 pounds red potatoes, diced
- 4 medium carrots, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1-1/2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or thawed from frozen
- SERVE WITH
- Tabasco sauce
- cornbread
- oyster crackers
Italian Pork Kabobs with Summer Vegetables
By ebdonahue
Prepare outdoor grill for direct medium-hot grilling
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
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- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or less to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 small zucchini, trimmed and cut crosswise into rounds
- 2 large bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares
Manhattan Clam Chowder
By ebdonahue
Manhattan clam chowder is distinctive for its use of tomatoes, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes—additions l...
- 2 oz. thick-cut bacon (about 1-1/2 slices), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, cut into small dice (about 2 cups)
- 4 tender inner celery stalks with some leaves, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup)
- 1 generous Tbs. finely chopped garlic (from about 3 large cloves)
- 5 cups diluted clam broth, plus the reserved clam meat, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 1 28-oz. can whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained, juice reserved, tomatoes cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 lb. large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch dice (about 2-1/2 cups)
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
No Fail, Flakey Pastry Crust
By ebdonahue
Place the cubed unsalted butter in a bowl and put in a warm spot to take the chill off
- 3 cups (400 g) all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 Tbsp of sugar (for sweet recipes, otherwise skip)
- 3 sticks unsalted butter (1 1/2 cups, 12 ounces, 340 g) cubed
- 3/4 cup (175 ml) sour cream (full fat, NOT light sour cream)
Easy Pickled Jalapeños | The Comfort of Cooking
By ebdonahue
Now that the traditional turkey dinner is over, don’t you think it’s about time we spice things up a bit? I kno
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 10 jalapeno peppers, sliced