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Fingerling Potatoes with Aioli
By karen1
Rinse the potatoes and put them in a large saucepan
- For the Aioli:
- 2 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, unpeeled
- Kosher salt
- 1 (1/2-inch thick) slice white bread, crust removed
- 2 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar
- 6 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups good olive oil
- Chives, chopped
Penne in Almond Sauce
By karen1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 cups (9 ounces) blanched, slivered almonds
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 store-bought, rotisserie chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup frozen petite peas
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 large lemon, zested
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
By karen1
Cut the lemon in half and add it to a large pot of boiling salted water
- 1 lemon
- Kosher salt
- 2 pounds large shrimp in the shell (about 30)
- 1/2 cup chili sauce (recommended: Heinz)
- 1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)
- 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
Chorizo, Bean and Cheese Nachos
By karen1
In a large skillet, cook the chorizo, garlic, and cumin, stirring, over medium-high heat until the sausage is brown...
- 1 pound Mexican chorizo, removed from casings and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups cooked pinto beans
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Water
- Homemade Tortilla Chips, recipe below, or large, restaurant style corn tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack
- 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar
- 1 small white onion, sliced into thin rings
- 5 large jalapenos, stemmed, seeded, and chopped, or to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Calabrian Chile Pasta
By karen1
Directions In a 10-inch high-sided saute pan, bring 1 inch of water (about 4 cups) to a boil over high heat
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup grated pecorino
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 3 tablespoons Calabrian hot pepper paste
- 1/3 cup chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, from 1/2 lemon
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Toasted Pound Cake with Citrus Cream
By karen1
For the pound cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Pound Cake:
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 (10.75-ounce) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 9 (1-inch) slices
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup honey, for drizzling
- Citrus Cream:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large oranges, segmented
Lobster Corn Chowder
By karen1
Remove the meat from the shells of the lobsters
- For the stock:
- 3 (1 1/2-pound) cooked lobsters, cracked and split
- 3 ears corn
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 cup cream sherry
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup dry white wine
- For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 1/4 pound bacon, large-diced
- 2 cups large-diced unpeeled Yukon gold potatoes (2 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
- 2 cups diced celery (3 to 4 stalks)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup cream sherry
Potato-Fennel Gratin
By karen1
Copyright 1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All Rights Reserved
- 2 small fennel bulbs
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (4 large potatoes)
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese (1/2 pound)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Mustard-Roasted Fish
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 4 (8-ounce) fish fillets such as red snapper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces creme fraiche
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons drained capers
Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 pounds (17 to 21 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons