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Bay Scallop Gratin
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium shallots, minced
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma, minced
- 4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Pernod
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1/2 cup panko
- 6 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 pound fresh bay scallops
- Lemon, for garnish
Orange, Ricotta and Quinoa Pie
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Butter, for greasing the pie dish
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3/4 cup quinoa
- 1 unroll-and-bake 9-inch pie crust
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- One 15-ounce container whole milk ricotta, at room temperature
- Zest of two 8-ounce oranges
Roasted Shrimp and Orzo
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Kosher salt
- Good olive oil
- 3/4 pound orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds (16 to 18 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts
- 1 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
- 1/2 cup small-diced red onion
- 3/4 pound good feta cheese, large diced
Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf- A.K.A 'Basic' Meat Loaf
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 8 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
Seafood Stew
By msweeney
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or stockpot, add the onions, potatoes, fennel, salt, and pepper, and saute over medium...
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 small)
- 2 cups large-diced small white potatoes
- 2 cups chopped fennel (1 large bulb)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups good white wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 quart Seafood Stock, recipe follows, or store-bought fish stock
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (3 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined (reserve the shells for the stock)
- 1 pound each halibut and bass fillets, cut in large chunks
- 24 mussels, cleaned
- 3 tablespoons Pernod
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- Toasted baguette slices, buttered and rubbed with garlic
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- Shells from 1 pound large shrimp
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
- 2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 quarts water
- 1/2 cup good white wine
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme, including stems
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup
By msweeney
Directions Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a dry paper towel
- 5 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 5 ounces fresh portobello mushrooms
- 5 ounces fresh cremini (or porcini) mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 sprig fresh thyme plus 1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves, divided
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Quinoa, Roasted Eggplant and Apple Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette
By msweeney
Directions For the vinaigrette: Toast the seeds over medium heat in a heavy medium skillet, stirring occasionally,...
- Vinaigrette:
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- Salad:
- One 14.5-ounce can vegetable broth (about 2 cups)
- 1 1/4 cups whole-grain quinoa, preferably organic
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- One 1 1/4-pound eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large Honey Crisp or Golden Delicious apple, unpeeled,cored, quartered
- 3/4 cup walnut pieces, toasted, or 1/3 cup roasted saltedsunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 large bunch watercress
Thanksgiving G.F. Stuffing - Whole Foods
By msweeney
Method: Preheat the oven to 300°F
- 6 cups gluten-free bread cubes or 1 package Gluten Free Bakehouse stuffing cubes, already toasted
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup gluten-free chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Canola spray oil
Beef Chili
By msweeney
Directions Watch how to make this recipe
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds beef shoulder, cut into large cubes
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 onions, diced
- 10 garlic cloves, halved
- 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 1/2 cup masa harina
- 3 cups shredded white Cheddar, for garnish
- 2 bunches chopped chives, for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream, for garnish
Gluten Free Fudge Crinkles
By msweeney
1 Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix dry cake mix and dry pudding mix
- 1 box (15 oz) Betty Crocker® Gluten Free devil's food cake mix
- 1 box (4-serving size) gluten free chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon gluten free vanilla
- Sugar