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Classic Rosemary Lamb Chops
By msweeney
Directions Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary and some salt and pepper in a zip-top bag
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/2 bunch fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 12 baby lamb chops (about 1-inch thick), Frenched
- Flaked salt, such as Maldon, for serving
Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese
By msweeney
My son is a very picky eater, but loves Velveeta cheese
- 16 ounces macaroni (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 14 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into chunks
- salt and pepper
- 8 slices Velveeta cheese
Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
By msweeney
For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 F
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 1/2 sticks (10 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted, for garnish
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
Ham Quiche
By msweeney
Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 recipe Cream Cheese Pastry
- 2 2 2 cups Jarlsberg cheese, grated
- 1 1 cup 1 heaping cup cubed ham (.56 ounce)
- 4 4 4 eggs
- 2 2 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon Coleman's dry mustard
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Couple dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- Parmesan, grated
- Pinch Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Rigatoni and Meatballs
By msweeney
Directions For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F
- 6 thick slices crusty bread
- 12 ounces ground beef
- 12 ounces ground pork
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup red wine, optional
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 12 fresh basil leaves, cut in chiffonade, optional
- 2 pounds rigatoni, cooked al dente
Gingersnaps - Foodnetwork
By msweeney
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Chicken with Wild Mushrooms
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
- 2 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) chickens, cut in eighths
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 8 whole garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 pounds assorted wild mushrooms, such as porcini and cremini, stems removed and (1 1/2-inch) diced
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme, tied with kitchen string
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 cups white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- 2 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
Chicken Marsala Meatballs
By msweeney
Preheat the broiler to high
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 2 2 tablespoons milk, room temperature
- 1/3 1/3 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon Marsala wine
- 1 1 1 pound ground white meat chicken
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup grated pecorino, plus extra for serving
- 1 1 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 2 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 2 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 8 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons flour
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Caesar Salad with Pancetta
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 3/4 pound pancetta, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large heads romaine lettuce
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 extra-large egg yolk at room temperature*
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 8 to 10 anchovy fillets (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups good mild olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Cranberries
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 3 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 Cup sugar - Optional
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup dried cranberries