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Fettuccine with Peas, Asparagus, and Pancetta
By karen1
Recipes & Menus | Recipes Fettuccine with Peas, Asparagus, and Pancetta Pancetta (Italian bacon) is available ...
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne
- 3 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped
- 1 1/4 pounds asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups shelled fresh green peas, blanched 1 minute in boiling water, drained, or frozen peas (do not thaw)
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced, white and pale green parts separated from dark green parts
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided
Shrimp Crostini
By karen1
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 5 cloves garlic, minced and divided
- 2 tablespoons minced green onion
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 24 medium fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 24 toasted French bread rounds
- Cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish
- Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
Curried Chicken Salad
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise (recommended: Hellman's)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup chutney (recommended: Major Grey's)
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 cup medium-diced celery (2 large stalks)
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews
Halloumi with Chili
By karen1
Mix the chopped chile and olive oil in a small bowl or cup and leave the flavors to deepen while you cook the chees...
- 2 tablespoons chopped, seeded fresh red chile (about 2 medium chiles)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 18 ounces halloumi, sliced medium-thin (i.e. just under 1/4-inch)
- 1/4 lemon, juiced
Cold Sesame Noodles
By karen1
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence
- 12 ounces angel hair pasta
- 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili paste, such as sambal
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons hot water
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- Fresh chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast
By karen1
2008, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 1 whole bone-in turkey breast, 6 1/2 to 7 pounds
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup dry white wine
Corn and Avocado Salad
By karen1
Directions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn for 3 minutes until the starchiness is just gone
- Kosher Salt
- 4 ears of corn, shucked
- 4 ripe Hass avocados, seeded, peeled, and 1/2-inch diced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 pints grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and 1/2-inch diced
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup seeded and minced jalapeno peppers, seeded
- 1 lime, zested
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Fiesta Beans
By karen1
Directions Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water
- 2 pounds dried pinto beans
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 orange bell peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 ham hock (or 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Roasted, Smashed and Loaded Potatoes
By karen1
Recipe courtesy Claire Robinson, 2010
- 1 pound small red bliss potatoes
- 6 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
Snap Peas with Pancetta and Parmesan
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
- 1/4 pound pancetta, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese