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Tandoori Chicken
By vail28
If garam masala is unavailable, substitute 2 teaspoons ground coriander, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, ¼ teaspoon g...
- 2 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 * 6 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 * 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 * 1 tablespoon garam masala (see note)
- 2 * 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 * 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 * 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (see note)
- 4 * 4 tablespoons juice from 2 limes, plus 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 * 2 teaspoons table salt
- 3 * 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken parts (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks, or a mix, with breasts cut in half), trimmed of excess fat and skin removed
Egyptian Tomato Soup
By vail28
In a large stockpot over medium heat, melt the butter
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimientos
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice; or 1 pound fresh tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth, or 2 cups homemade chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 limes cut into wedges
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Summer Nectarine and Greens Salad with Fresh Cheese
By vail28
2. Wash and thoroughly dry the greens
- * Pale green inner leaves from 1 large head romaine, or other mild greens
- 1 * 1 medium head tart oak leaf lettuce or other tart green
- 1 * 1 small head red leaf or Bibb lettuce
- 3 * 3 under-ripe nectarines, small mangoes or 1 medium papaya
- 1/3 * 1/3 cup whole salted almonds, coarsely crushed
- * Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 * 2 tightly packed tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 to 3 * 2 to 3 tablespoons peppery extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 * 1 to 2 tablespoons red wine or cider vinegar
- 8 * About 8 ounces fresh goat, sheep or cow cheese (ricotta, fromage blanc, cream cheese, etc.)
Cholent
By vail28
1. Line the bottom of a slow cooker with the potatoes, the onion and then the short ribs, sprinkling the meat with ...
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/2 to 1 pound boneless beef short ribs, cut in 1 1/2-inch chunks
- Pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
- 1/3 cup dried kidney beans,
- 1/3 cup dried navy beans
- 1/3 cup dried cranberry beans
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons honey or molasses
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- Salt to taste.
Pasta e Fagioli
By vail28
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 16-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 15 -ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
- Salt and pepper
- 4 ounces elbow macaroni, freshly cooked
- 16 oz. chicken broth
- Grated Parmesan
Bacon, Black Pepper and Fig Scones
By vail28
Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until cooked through but still tender and not crisp, turning occ...
- 7 slices (about 10 oz.) thick, center-cut bacon slices
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup natural cane sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried figs (I used black mission)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- Raw or coarse sugar
Chicken in Milk
By vail28
Preheat the oven to 375°F, and find a snug-fitting pot for the chicken
- •31/2lb organic chicken
- • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- • 4oz or 1/2 a pack of butter
- • olive oil
- • 1/2 cinnamon stick
- • 1 good handful of fresh sage, leaves picked
- • zest of 2 lemons
- • 10 cloves of garlic, skin left on
- • 1 pint milk
Magic Vanilla Ice Cream
By vail28
1. MAKE BASE Microwave sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate in large bowl until chocolate melts, stirring h...
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ounce white chocolate chips (use ghiradelli chips)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream
Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Feta & Almonds
By vail28
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, plus 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 6 oz. fresh spinach
- 2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts halfs (4 small or 2 large)
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
Roasted Pepper and Ricotta Pasta
By vail28
Cook the pasta in a saucepan of salted, boiling water for 10 - 12 minutes or until al dente
- 8 oz. pasta
- 1 roasted red pepper, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 2 small cloves garlic, minced
- sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 oz. fresh ricotta
- 1/2 cup basil leaves