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Shrimp, Tomato and Feta Salad
By karen1
Coat a large saute pan with olive oil
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 pound (21/25) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Crushed red pepper
- 1 pound heirloom tomatoes, cut in various shapes
- 1/2 pound feta, crumbled
- 1 pint assorted cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded and medium diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 bunch fresh oregano, finely chopped
- Red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt
Lemon-Mint Cake with Lemon Syrup
By karen1
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Butter, for greasing
- Flour, for dusting
- 3 eggs, separated, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 mint sprigs, leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Basil Chicken Hash
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 whole (4 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on ( in a hurry rotisserie chicken from store)
- 16 basil leaves
- Olive Oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and large diced
- 2 red onions, chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, large diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 minced scallions, white and green parts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh leaf parsley
- Sour cream, Cheddar and sliced lemons, for serving
Spicy Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti
By karen1
2010, Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That?, All Rights Reserved
- 3 cups (1-inch diced) bread cubes from a round rustic bread, crusts removed
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 pounds ground turkey (85-percent to 92-percent lean)
- 1/2 pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casings removed
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated aged Asiago cheese
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for brushing the meatballs
- 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 (24-ounce) jars good marinara sauce, such as Rao's
- 2 pounds dried spaghetti, such as De Cecco
- Freshly grated Parmesan (or Asiago) cheese, for serving
Cajun BBQ Shrimp
By karen1
In small pot combine Worcestershire, lemon juice, garlic and seasonings
- 24 extra large shrimp
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 T lemon juice
- 1 T minced garlic
- 1 T ground black pepper
- 1 T creole seasoning
- 1 C unsalted butter
Baked Ziti with Turkey Sausage
By karen1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Salt
- 1 pound ziti
- 1 pound hot Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 6 ounces pesto
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 (9-ounce) package washed spinach
- Butter, for baking dish
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella, plus more for topping
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan, plus more for topping
Roasted Hazelnut Granola
By karen1
2012, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 1 cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup roasted cashews, roughly chopped
- 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
Fried Calamari
By karen1
Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F
- Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce:
- Peanut oil, for frying
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound fresh or frozen and thawed small calamari, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch rings
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- 1/4 cup peach preserves
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- Dash hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Add all the ingredients to a serving bowl and whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Buttermilk Biscuits with Eggs and Sausage Gravy
By karen1
For the sausage: Combine the pork, garlic, sage, thyme, onion powder, and oil in a large bowl and season with salt ...
- Sausage
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped to a paste
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Black Pepper Buttermilk Biscuits
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more to dust
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 1/2 cups cold buttermilk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, not super fine and not coarse, somewhere in between
- Cream Sauce
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Scrambled Eggs
- 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Basmati Rice
By karen1
Cook the butter and onions over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup long grain basmati rice
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley