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Macaroni and Cheese with Mornay Sauce
By kimvess
Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add pasta; salt generously and cook pasta to manufacturer’s...
- 1/2 pound dried elbow macaroni
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup finely grated Italian fontina cheese
- 2/3 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 2/3 cups finely grated extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- Pinch of white pepper
Sausage and Mushroom Penne Gratin
By kimvess
by Lillian Chou
- 1 pound dried penne
- 1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound packaged sliced mushrooms
- 1 garlic clove, forced through a garlic press
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 8 ounces shredded whole-milk mozzarella, divided
Sweet Teriyaki Beef Skewers
By kimvess
Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, water, vegetable oil, and garlic together in a large bowl; drop beef...
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (optional)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 pounds boneless round steak, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- bamboo skewers, soaked in water
Redeye Rubbed Burgers with Worcestershire-Glazed Onions
By kimvess
Ground coffee gives these barbecue-inspired burgers a kick
- 3 tablespoon(s) paprika
- 1 tablespoon(s) light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon(s) instant espresso, or finely ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon(s) dried oregano
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 3.75 pound(s) (85-percent lean) ground beef
- Oil, for the grill
- 12 hamburger buns
- Worcestershire-Glazed Onions (Below)
- Cheese, lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes, for serving
Beef Sirloin Tips with Smokey Pepper Sauce
By kimvess
Directions 1. Trim meat and cut into 1- to 1-1/2-inch chunks; sprinkle with paprika
- 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin tip steak
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 12 - 16 ounce jar roasted red and/or yellow sweet peppers
- 1/2 cup hickory- or mesquite-flavored barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Pasta Bolognese
By kimvess
In a food processor, puree onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into a coarse paste
- 1 large onion or 2 small, cut into 1-inch dice
- 2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch dice
- 4 cloves garlic
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for the pan
- Kosher salt
- 3 pounds ground chuck, brisket or round or combination
- 2 cups tomato paste
- 3 cups hearty red wine
- Water
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 bunch thyme, tied in a bundle
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- High quality extra-virgin olive oil, for finishing
Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing
By kimvess
Directions 1. In a 3- to 4-quart saucepan combine potatoes, 3 Tbsp
- 1 pound small red new potatoes, halved
- 1 pound small yellow new potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Dressing
- 1/4 cup coarse-grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup dry cured sausage, such as soppresata, pepperoni, or salami, cut in 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
- Freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt
- 1/2 cup torn fresh curly-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons
Farfalle a la Vodka
By kimvess
In a large, deep skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and nearly crisp,...
- 1/4 pound applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup vodka
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/3 cup torn basil leaves
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound dried farfalle pasta
- Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving
Gordon Ramsay's Spicy sausage rice recipe
By kimvess
1. Add a glug of oil to a heavy-based casserole dish and fry the onion for 5 minutes until soft but not coloured
- Olive oil, for frying.
- 1 red onion, sliced.
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped.
- 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced.
- 5 spiced sausages, e.g. Italian chilli.
- 1 heaped tsp smoked paprika.
- 200 g long-grain rice.
- 1/2 glass white wine.
- 500 ml chicken stock.
- 4 spring onions, trimmed and chopped.
- 1 tomato, chopped.
- Small bunch of flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped.
Cheesy Chip Beef Party Dip
By kimvess
Beat cream cheese in a bowl until creamy
- 2 blocks of PHILADELPHIA cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 1 package dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 package chip beef, diced
- 1 bundle green onions, chopped
- 8 oz. yellow cheese (Colby or Cheddar), shredded