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Moussaka - Bobby Flay
By msweeney
Directions For the lamb: Soak the currants in warm water for 30 minutes
- 1/4 cup dried currants
- 1/4 cup Greek extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 serrano chile, finely diced
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 (28-ounce can) plum tomatoes, pureed until smooth with their juices
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- Honey, if needed
- 1 1/2 cups canola oil
- 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, cut crosswise into 14-thick slices
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup soft goat cheese
- 1 cup grated Romano
- 1 lemon, zested
Lentil Sausage Soup
By msweeney
In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes
- 1 pound French green lentils (recommended: du Puy)
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for serving
- 4 cups diced yellow onions (3 large)
- 4 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only (2 leeks)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 large cloves)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 cups medium diced celery (8 stalks)
- 3 cups medium diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)
- 3 quarts Homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows, or canned broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 pound kielbasa, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced 1/3-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons dry red wine or red wine vinegar
- Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
- 3 (5-pound) chickens
- 3 large onions, unpeeled and quartered
- 6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
- 4 celery stalks with leaves, cut in thirds
- 4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in 1/2, optional
- 20 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 15 sprigs fresh thyme
- 20 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in 1/2 crosswise
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
Balsamic Roasted Beet Salad
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 8 medium-size beets, tops removed and scrubbed
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, such as Grey Poupon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces baby arugula
- 1/3 cup roasted, salted Marcona almonds, toasted
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese, such as Montrachet, crumbled
Fresh Corn Tamales With Shrimp - In Roasted Garlic Sauce Bobby Flay
By msweeney
In a blender, puree the corn with the water, onion, honey, salt and pepper
- Tamales
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (from 8 ears)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 stick unmelted butter, melted
- 36 dried corn husks, soaked in water to cover for 2 hours
- Shrimp
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 1/2 tablespooons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears)
- Snipped chives and finely diced red bell pepper, for garnish
Pecan-Pie Muffins
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 stick butter, melted
Greek Moussaka - Tyler Florence
By msweeney
Directions To prepare the eggplants: Cut off the stems, remove the skin with a vegetable peeler, and cut lengthwis...
- 3 large eggplants
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 lemon, sliced in thin circles
- 1 handful fresh oregano leaves, chopped
- 2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and hand-crushed
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces (about 1 cup) sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 half-pints fresh blueberries, picked through for stems
Gluten Free Impossibly Easy French Apple Pie
By msweeney
1 Heat oven to 325ºF. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray
- 3 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (3 medium)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup Bisquick® Gluten Free mix
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup Bisquick® Gluten Free mix
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons firm butter or margarine
Angel Food Cake
By msweeney
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cake flour, sifted
- 12 egg whites (the closer to room temperature the better)
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon orange extract, or extract of your choice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
Cowboy Lasagna
By msweeney
In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, add the oil and lightly brown the ground beef and sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef chuck
- 1 pound sage-flavored sausage, in bulk or removed from casing
- 1 pound sliced pepperoni
- One 16-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- One 12-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Pinch salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 16 ounces lasagna noodles
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan