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Twice-Baked Potato Bites
By mschweickert
Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 2 pounds red new potatoes (about 14), halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
Chicken and Brown Rice
By mschweickert
Directions Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole cut-up chicken (2 1/2 to 3 pounds), skins removed, breasts halved crosswise (save wings for another use)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 4 plum tomatoes, diced
- 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen green peas, thawed
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Orecchiette with Bacon, Black-Eyed Peas and Spinach
By mschweickert
In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes
- 1/2 pound bacon, frozen for 15 minutes and very thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups drained canned or thawed frozen black-eyed peas
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds dried orecchiette pasta
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
By mschweickert
Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 3 pounds large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut in 3/4-inch chunks
- 5 large garlic cloves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 7 to 8 ounces garlic-and-herb goat cheese, at room temperature, such as Montrachet
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Billionaire's Shortbread
By mschweickert
MAKE THE SHORTBREAD Preheat the oven to 350° and line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, allowing 2 i...
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fine cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 9 ounces 70 percent dark chocolate
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
- Mini marshmallows, toasted nuts, thinly sliced candied orange peel, thinly sliced candied ginger and/or crushed pretzels, for toppings
Caprese-Style Grilled Chicken Breasts
By mschweickert
Whisk together vinegar, garlic, mustard, mint, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 tomatoes (1 lb) seeds removed, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn into small pieces
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 ounces shredded mozzarella
- 3 ounces whole wheat angel hair pasta, cooked following pkg directions
Chocolate Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
By mschweickert
Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
- 1 package (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Chili-Rubbed Pork Kebabs With Pineapple Salsa
By mschweickert
Directions Heat grill to medium-high
- 1 pineapple, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 6-ounce boneless pork loin chops, cut into 1-inch cubes
Chocolate Fudge Pie
By mschweickert
Directions Heat oven to 375º F
- Basic Flaky Piecrust
- or 1 store-bought piecrust, fitted into a 9-inch pie plate
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, plus more shaved for topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Beef and Mushroom Ragù With Pappardelle
By mschweickert
Directions Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and return it to the pot
- 1/2 pound pappardelle or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- grated Parmesan, for serving