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Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato, and Fontina
By vealam
Preheat the broiler. Whisk the eggs, cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to blend
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus a pinch
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 12 ounces asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tomato, seeded, diced
- Salt
- 3 ounces Fontina, diced
Asparagus, Crispy Prosciutto and Brie Grilled Cheese
By vealam
Heat a grill or grill man to medium heat
- 4 large slices rustic bread (such as como)
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 8 ounces brie cheese (or some other soft, melty cheese)
- 16 spears asparagus
- kosher salt
- 8 slices prosciutto
Slow Cooker Indian Lentils
By vealam
In a large bowl, soak the lentils for 10 minutes
- 3 cups red and/or yellow lentils
- 4-6 serrano chiles, depending on heat preference, stemmed and seeded
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3 " piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter, optional
- 14 ounces heavy cream or unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to serve
- Basmati rice, to serve
- Naan, to serve
Creamy Pancetta, Leek + Pea Macaroni and Cheese
By vealam
Bring a pot of water to boil
- 12 ounce Ridged Macaroni Noodles
- 5 ounces Pancetta, diced small
- 1 Leek {light green part only}, quartered and sliced
- 3 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 3 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 3/4 cup Half and Half
- 1/4 cup Cream Cheese
- 1-1/4 cup Fontina Cheese, freshly grated
- 1-1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 3/4 cup Petite Green Peas
- 1/4 teaspoon Coarse Black Pepper
- Kosher Salt to taste
Easy Weeknight Chicken Tacos
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- quick chipotle lime crema:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 8 to 12 (4-inch) tortillas, flour or corn - your preference!
- 4 ounces queso fresco cheese, crumbled
- 1 avocado, sliced
- extra limes for garnish
- 3 tablespoons greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
- juice of half a lime
- zest of half a lime
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Croque Madame McMuffins
By vealam
Heat butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat
- 1 1/2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz. Gruyère, grated
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 4 english muffins, cut in half and toasted
- 4 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 8 slices baked black forrest ham
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 large eggs
Black Bean-and-Chile Soup
By vealam
Stir together beans, ham hocks, onion, carrots, garlic, chiles, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and 8 cups water in a...
- For the Fresh Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa:
- 1 lb. dried black beans, soaked overnight
- 2 smoked ham hocks
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 Cubanelle chiles, chopped
- 1 red Fresno chiles, chopped
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Mexican crema or sour cream, for serving
- 1 1/4 c. plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 c. tomatillos, chopped
- 1/4 c. Chopped red onion
- 1/4 c. Chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 to 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, copped
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Chuck's Super Burgers
By vealam
For the RANCH DRESSING: In a medium bowl, whisk together all the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, honey, garlic...
- RANCH DRESSING:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 small clove garlic, very finely chopped
- 1 scallion, minced
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- TOPPINGS:
- 6 slices good-quality bacon
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 6 hamburger buns, warmed
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Ranch dressing, relish, ketchup and mustard, to serve
- PATTIES:
- 1 pound medium-fat ground beef
- 1 pound ground veal
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon capers, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
- 1/2 cup cubed raclette cheese plus 6 slices
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Grilled Banana Bread Ice Cream Sandwiches
By vealam
For the banana bread: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3 medium, unpeeled bananas
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)
- 1 cup chopped, toasted walnuts (optional)
- 1 carton (1.5 quarts) favorite ice cream flavor
French Onion Soup
By vealam
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 stick Butter
- 4 whole Large (or 6 Medium) Yellow Onions, Halved Root To Tip, And Sliced Thin
- 1 cup (generous) Dry White Wine
- 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Several Thick Slices Of French Bread Or Baguette
- 5 ounces, weight (to 7 Ounces) Gruyere Cheese, Grated