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Stuffed Pork Chops
By karen1
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
- Pinch garlic powder
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 1/2-inch thick
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Baked Potato Omelet Casserole
By karen1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish
- 1 (20-ounce) package frozen savory seasoned shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 (16-ounce) package sausage, cooked, crumbled, and drained
- 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded mozzarella and Cheddar cheese blend
- 10 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
Potato Salad with Pancetta, Rosemary, and Lemon
By karen1
by Rick Rodgers
- 5 ounces 1/8-inch-thick slices pancetta (Italian bacon; about 5 slices)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 large celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Green Bean Salad
By karen1
Recipe courtesy Jamie Deen
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound slender green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
Grilled Beef Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Relish
By karen1
For the beef: In a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, herbes de Provence, salt, p...
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons herbes de Provence
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (2 pound) beef tri-tip, trimmed, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 48 cubes)
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced, rinsed, and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (about 10 to 12 tomatoes)
- 1 ear of corn, kernels removed, or 1/2 cup frozen and thawed corn
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Special equipment: 12 wooden or metal 8-inch skewers (see Cook's Note)
Country Ham and Cheddar Pie with Whole Grain Mustard and Greens with Apricot Vinaigrette and Almonds
By karen1
For the pie: Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F
- 1 package (2 sheets) all-butter frozen puff pastry, defrosted but still cold
- 1 large egg plus 2 tablespoons water, beaten
- 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam
- Freshly grated black pepper
- 8 ounces thinly sliced country ham or Black Forrest ham
- 6 ounces coarsely grated aged white Cheddar
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 heaping tablespoon apricot jam
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 ounces baby mixed greens
- 1/4 cup lightly toasted sliced almonds
Stracotto (Pot Roast) with Porcini Mushrooms
By karen1
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 (5-pound) boneless beef chuck roast
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 2 onions, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 cup red wine, such as cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir
- 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium beef broth, plus extra, as needed
- 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 large sprig fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped
Strawberry Muffins
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups diced fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake
By karen1
2010, Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?, All Rights Reserved
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over for stems
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese
By karen1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (9-ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 8 ounces (1/2 pint) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup (about 3 1/2-ounces) grated Asiago
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper