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Balsamic-Glazed Salmon
By msweeney
For the glaze: In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, maple syrup, mustard and garlic to a boil over medium heat
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed or chopped
- Four 6-ounce center-cut salmon fillets, skinned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed or chopped
- 2 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame (12 ounces), thawed
- 2 cups sugar snap peas (6 ounces), halved
Chicken Marsala - Tyler FLorence
By msweeney
Put the chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them; pound with a fla...
- 4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- All-purpose flour, for dredging
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces crimini or porcini mushrooms, stemmed and halved
- 1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Dear Abby's Famous Pecan Pie
By msweeney
This recipe by Abigail Van Buren (aka Pauline Phillips) is published from time to time in her "Dear Abby" column
- unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/3 cup butter, melted (I imagine that margarine can be substituted.)
- 1/3-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup pecan halves
Italian Wedding Soup
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3/4 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 pound chicken sausage, casings removed
- 2/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 cup minced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced carrots (3 carrots), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 3/4 cup diced celery (2 stalks), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 10 cups homemade chicken stock
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup small pasta such as tubetini or stars
- 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
- 12 ounces baby spinach, washed and trimmed
Chicken Posole - Sunset Magazine
By msweeney
1. Preheat broiler. When hot, broil poblanos on a baking sheet until blackened, turning as needed, about 15 minutes
- 3 large poblano chiles (1 lb. total)
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 large onion $
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) white hominy $
- 1 1/2 pounds boned, skinned chicken thighs $
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt $
- 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano*, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil $
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth $
- 3 tablespoons ground red New Mexico chiles*
- Garnishes: sliced avocado, lime wedges, cilantro sprigs, and sour cream $
Spicy Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 3 cups (1-inch diced) bread cubes from a round rustic bread, crusts removed
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 pounds ground turkey (85-percent to 92-percent lean)
- 1/2 pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casings removed
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated aged Asiago cheese
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for brushing the meatballs
- 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 (24-ounce) jars good marinara sauce, such as Rao's
- 2 pounds dried spaghetti, such as De Cecco
- Freshly grated Parmesan (or Asiago) cheese, for serving
Glazed Baked Ham
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 F
- 1 fully cooked ham, bone-in (18 to 20 pounds)
- Whole cloves
- 3 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup spicy brown mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 can soda, such as Dr. Pepper
Ina Garten's Plain Pound Cake
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Caesar Salad
By msweeney
For the dressing: Place the anchovies into a blender or food processor
- 4 whole anchovy fillets
- 2 tablespoons (and up to 3 tablespoons) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar (balsamic makes it nice and rich)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
- 1/2 whole lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 dash salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 loaf crusty French bread
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
- Salt
- Hearts of romaine lettuce
- Fresh Parmesan wedge
Danish Almond Coffee Cake - "Odense"
By msweeney
Directions Preheat oven to 350°F
- Filling:
- 1 - 7oz box Odense Almond Paste, grated
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Cake:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon each, baking powder and baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream