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Pan-Fried Salmon with Green Goddess Tzatziki
By msweeney
For the tzatziki: Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, basil, chives, tarragon, vinegar, salt and pepper in a food proce...
- 1 cup plain 2-percent fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 an English hothouse cucumber, seeded (1 pound)
- Four 7-ounce salmon fillets, each about 1-inch thick,skinned
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Easy Lobster Paella
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions)
- 2 red bell peppers, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 to 6 cloves)
- 2 cups white basmati rice
- 5 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup licorice-flavored liqueur (recommended: Pernod)
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat
- 1 pound kielbasa, sliced 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges
Buffalo Chicken Dip
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
- 1/2 cup Buffalo hot sauce, such as Frank's Redhot
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (sometimes 2 chickens if they are small) 1/2 dry packet or 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- Serving suggestions: chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks and radishes
Good Old Country Stuffing - Paula Deen
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 2 2 loaves oven-dried white bread (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
- 2 2 2 loaves oven-dried white bread (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
- 2 2 2 loaves oven-dried white bread (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
- 1 1 1 sleeve crushed saltines
- 1 1 1 sleeve crushed saltines
- 1 1 1 sleeve crushed saltines
- 1 1 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage (sage)
- 1 1 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage (sage)
- 1 1 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage (sage)
- 2 2 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 2 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 2 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 1 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 1 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 1 1 large onion, chopped
- 7 7 7 cups chicken stock
- 7 7 7 cups chicken stock
- 7 7 7 cups chicken stock
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
- 1 1 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
- 1 1 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
- 1 1 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1 1 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1 1 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 3 3 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 3 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 3 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 stick butter, melted
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 stick butter, melted
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 stick butter, melted
- Mushroom Giblet Gravy, recipe follows
- Mushroom Giblet Gravy, recipe follows
- Mushroom Giblet Gravy, recipe follows
- 4 4 4 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 4 4 4 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 4 4 4 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 1 from 1 turkey
- 1 from 1 turkey
- 1 from 1 turkey
- 2 2 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 2 2 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 2 2 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 2 2 2 tablespoons reserved stuffing mixture
- 2 2 2 tablespoons reserved stuffing mixture
- 2 2 2 tablespoons reserved stuffing mixture
- 3 3 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 3 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 3 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup cold water
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup cold water
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup cold water
- 2 2 2 pints button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 2 2 pints button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 2 2 pints button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 3 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 3 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 3 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1 1 hard boiled egg, sliced
- 1 1 1 hard boiled egg, sliced
- 1 1 1 hard boiled egg, sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lasagna
By msweeney
Directions Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 (16-ounce) boxes lasagna noodles
- Olive oil
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed, divided
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (12-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced
- 1 zucchini, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and cut on the bias
- 2 cups ricotta
- 2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
- 2 eggs
- 6 to 7 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade
- 1 recipe Chef Anne's All-Purpose Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
- 1 pound grated mozzarella
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound pancetta, diced
- 2 large Spanish onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- Kosher salt
- 4 large cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
- 4 (28-ounce) cans Italian plum San Marzano tomatoes
Eggplant Gratin
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Good olive oil, for frying
- 3/4 pound eggplant, unpeeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 extra-large egg
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup good bottled marinara sauce
Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
By msweeney
Directions Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or black iron pot over medium heat, add the kielbasa and saute for 8...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound sausage, such as kielbasa or andouille, sliced
- 1 pound smoked ham, cubed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 green bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 cup seeded and diced tomato
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced OR 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoons diced fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon diced fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 3 cups long-grain rice, rinsed
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 to 8 dashes hot sauce, optional (recommended: Tabasco)
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions, divided
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 pound medium shrimp, deveined (20 to 24 count)
Weeknight Bolognese
By msweeney
Directions Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta
- 1 pound lean ground sirloin
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 cups dry red wine, divided
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound dried pasta, such as orecchiette or small shells
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Foolproof Mexican Rice ("Arroz Mexicano")
By msweeney
Cut the tomatoes in half, and remove the seeds
- 3 vine-ripened tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large chopped onion
- 1 large finely diced carrot
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups medium-grain rice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 whole serrano chile
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
Braised Lamb Shanks
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 lamb shanks (each about 1 1/4 pounds; 1 shank is a portion)
- Kosher salt
- 1 large Spanish onion or 2 small yellow onions, cut into 1-inch dice
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 (12-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 cups hearty red wine
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary leaves
- 10 to 12 thyme branches tied together in a bundle
- 3 to 4 cups water
- 4 bay leaves
- Gremolata, recipe follows
- 1 orange, zested
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish