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Roast Turkey and Gravy with Onions and Sage
By mschweickert
Directions Two or three days before you plan to roast the turkey, combine 3 tablespoons salt, the minced thyme and...
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 12 -to-14-pound fresh turkey
- 1 large yellow onion, unpeeled and cut in eighths
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Turkey Gravy (see below)
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 large red onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 2 tablespoons cognac or brandy
- 10 large fresh sage leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
Chicken Stroganoff
By mschweickert
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika, plus more for topping
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken or mushroom broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for topping
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Polish Rugelach
By mschweickert
Make dough: Using electric mixer, beat butter and cheese in large bowl until light
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 8-ounce package Neufchâtel cheese*, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup (3 1/2 ounces) dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup (2 3/4 ounces) finely chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- Additional sugar
- A light style of cream cheese available at most supermarkets.
Chicken Skewers With Grilled Romaine
By mschweickert
Preheat a grill to medium high
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot or red onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- 1 head romaine lettuce, quartered lengthwise
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Fish Fajitas
By mschweickert
Preheat the broiler. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- 1 /4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 onions (1/2 chopped, 1 1/2 thickly sliced)
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 /2 cup spicy tomato salsa
- Kosher salt
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), thickly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 pound skinless halibut or snapper fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 8 corn tortillas, warmed
- Guacamole and lime wedges, for serving
Andrea's Spicy BLT Soup
By mschweickert
Directions Sprinkle tomatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt; let sit 10 minutes
- 2 pounds assorted tomatoes, roughly chopped
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 small cucumber, roughly chopped
- 2 medium Fresno chiles or jalapenos, stemmed and chopped
- 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
- 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
- 1 slice white bread, crust removed, torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Chopped Egg and Garlic Vinaigrette
- Croutons, crumbled cooked bacon, and sliced lettuce
Basic Gravy
By mschweickert
Prepare the stock: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed
- Turkey neck and giblets (liver discarded)
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 3 sprigs thyme or rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or prosecco
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth or stock, plus more as needed
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Turkey pan drippings
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Triple-Chocolate Pudding Pie with Cappuccino Cream
By mschweickert
For crust: Preheat oven to 350°F
- 9 whole chocolate graham crackers
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 1/2 cups half and half
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chilled whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate-covered espresso beans
Baked Penne with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
By mschweickert
Directions Preheat oven to 400
- 6 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dishes
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 pound penne rigate
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), halved horizontally
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups whole milk
- 10 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded provolone (6 ounces)
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
Flank Steak With Balsamic Barbecue Sauce
By mschweickert
Make the sauce: Bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until reduced ...
- 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons molasses
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1 French baguette, halved lengthwise and cut into 4-inch pieces
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
- Sliced scallions, for serving