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Sweet & Savory Spinach Salad
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This salad is long overdue for a more updated photo, so I apologize for it's lackluster appearance (this is from my...
- SALAD VARIATION #1:
- 1 bag baby spinach
- 1 can bean sprouts, drained
- 1 can water chestnuts, drained
- 1 medium red onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked crisp
- SALAD VARIATION #2:
- 1 bag baby spinach
- 3 to 4 hard boiled eggs, sliced thin
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin (or to your personal taste)
- 1/2 pound bacon, diced and cooked crisp
- DRESSING:
- Makes approximately 2 cups of dressing
- 1/2 cup salad oil (I prefer Extra-Virgin Olive Oil)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Pork Loin with Roasted Pears and Shallots
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
http://www.relishmag.com/recipes/view/40869/pork-loin-roasted-pears
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 (4-pound) pork loin
- 12 ounces shallots, peeled and halved or quartered (about 2 cups)
- 3 medium unpeeled pears, cut into wedges
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Coarsely ground black pepper
Risotto Milanese
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
To me, Risotto isn't as hard to make as you might think
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups Carnaroli or Arborio rice
- 2 large pinches saffron
- 3 to 4 cups chicken stock, kept HOT
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tamale Pie
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Cook meat, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet until meat is lightly browned and vegetables are tender
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1-1/2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- Dash black pepper
- 6 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon butter
Pork & Mushroom Stew
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Heat oil and butter in a sauté pan over medium-high
- HEAT:
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 1⁄2 lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces, dried with paper towels, seasoned with salt and black pepper
- SWEAT:
- 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 1 ⁄2 cup sliced leeks or shallots
- 1 ⁄2 cup diced carrot (1 carrot)
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- DEGLAZE:
- 1 ⁄4 cup dry sherry or white wine
- 3 ⁄4 cup apple cider or juice
- 3 ⁄4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- GARNISH:
- Diced Granny Smith apple
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Refried beans
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Homesick Texan
- 1 pound of pinto beans
- 1/4 pound of salt pork slit with a knife
- Half an onion, whole
- 1/4 cup of onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 slices of bacon
- Salt to taste
Crusty European-Style Hard Rolls
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
1) To make the starter: Mix the starter ingredients together until smooth, cover, and let rest at room temperature ...
- 1/8 teaspoon instant yeast: 1
- 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast: 1
- 1 large egg white mixed with 1-2 tablespoon cool water: 1
- 1/8 teaspoon instant yeast: 1
- 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast: 1
- 1 large egg white mixed with 1-2 tablespoon cool water: 1
- 1/8 teaspoon instant yeast: 1
- 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast: 1
- 1 large egg white mixed with 1-2 tablespoon cool water: 1
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the streusel:
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 extra-large eggs at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups sour cream
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional
- For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
Skillet Ziti
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from America's Test Kitchen (Cook's Illustrated)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt & fresh ground pepper
- 1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups water
- 12 ounces ziti pasta ( 3 3/4 cups)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, minced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese*, shredded
- NOTE: I used fresh mozarella
Homemade Pumpkin Puree'
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
There is nothing wrong with buying canned pumpkin puree
- EQUIPMENT:
- 2 to 3 small pumpkins (I prefer Sugar pumpkins)
- Water (just a little)
- Sharp knife
- Food processor
- Zip loc bags
- Ice cream scooper, optional