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Asparagus Soup with Red Pepper Sauce and Lump Crabmeat
By xarsis
Cut 16 tips from the tops of the asparagus and reserve for garnish
- Soup:
- 2 1/4 pounds fresh thin asparagus, tough ends discarded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Red Pepper Sauce, recipe follows
- 1/4 pound lump crabmeat, garnish
- Red Pepper Sauce:
- 1 red bell pepper, about 8 ounces
- 4 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots
- 5 fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Black and Tan Irish Mac and Cheddar
By xarsis
Place water and lager beer into a 4 1/2 quart or larger saucepan over high heat and bring to boil, add pasta and co...
- 6 cups water
- 24 ounces lager beer
- 16 ounces rustic shaped pasta (Ziti)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 5 tablespoons lightly salted quality Irish butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/3 cup stout beer
- 3 ounces shredded smoked Gruyere
- 8 ounces shredded Irish Cheddar
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, Japanese panko, or fresh country white
- 1/2 cup crisp cooked apple wood or maple bacon crumbles
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves or several sage leaves for garnish
Green Beans Slow-Cooked with Bacon and Onions
By xarsis
Heat a heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 to 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 pounds fresh green beans
- 2 quarts chicken stock or water
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Eva's Potatoes
By xarsis
Slice the potatoes on a mandoline and set aside
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
Apple Dumplings
By xarsis
These are the world's best apple dumplings
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/8 (one eighth) Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/8 (one eighth) Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine
- 2 Cups Enriched Flour
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 2/3 (two thirds) Cups Shortening
- 1/2 (one half) Cup Milk
- 6 Macintosh Apples (about 3 inch diameter)