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Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts
By karen1
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 1 package (17.3 ounces/2 sheets) puff pastry, defrosted
- Good olive oil
- 4 cups thinly sliced yellow onions (2 large onions)
- 3 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, plus 2 ounces shaved with a vegetable peeler
- 4 ounces garlic-and-herb goat cheese (recommended: Montrachet)
- 1 large tomato, cut into 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
- 3 tablespoons julienned basil leaves
Mississippi Mud Cake
By karen1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Place pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup butter
- 1 (4 ounce) semisweet chocolate baking bar, chopped
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 (10.5 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows
- chocolate frosting
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 (16 ounce) pkg. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Asparagus and Lemon
By karen1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- 2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Greek Pasta Salad
By karen1
Prepare pasta al dente according to package directions, drain
- 8 ounces whole wheat rotini
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 3 cups mushroom sliced
- 8 cherry tomatoes halved
- 3/4 c. feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 c. green onions chopped
- 4 ounces black olives
Spicy Garlic and Anchovy Farfalle
By karen1
Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 5 cups baby spinach leaves (about 6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Salmon with Dill Vegetables
By karen1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1/4 c. cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. dried dill
- 4 6 ounce salmon steaks (1/2 inch thick)
- 1 green pepper thinly sliced
- 1 large tomato thinly sliced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- non stick cooking spray
Honey-Mustard Pork Roast with Bacon
By karen1
Special equipment: kitchen twine For the pork: Put an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard (recommended: Maille)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 (3 1/2-pound) center-cut, boneless, pork loin roast
- 12 slices bacon (about 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 cups (5 ounces) baby arugula
Whole-Wheat Pita Chips with Mascarpone-Chive Dipping Sauce
By karen1
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 4 whole-wheat pita breads, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 4 strips bacon, cooked until crisp, finely chopped
- 1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Shoo-Fly Muffins
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cups packed light brown muscovado sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Pinch ground allspice
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Fruit Salad with Limoncello
By karen1
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 7 ounces Greek yogurt (recommended: Fage Total)
- 1/3 cup good bottled lemon curd
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups sliced strawberries (1 pint)
- 1 cup raspberries (1/2 pint)
- 1 cup blueberries (1/2 pint)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons limoncello liqueur
- 1 banana, sliced
- Fresh mint springs