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Wicked Chicken Vindaloo
By alexi57
Blend first 11 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in processor until paste forms
- 3 cups chopped onions
- 1 1/2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes (about 4 medium)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 large garlic clove, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala*
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon (or more) cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth or water
Lemon Garlic Shrimp over Cauliflower Mash
By alexi57
First, mix up the marinade ingredients for the shrimp
- Shrimp Marinade
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound raw shrimp, shelled and de-veined
- Cauliflower Mash
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into large-ish florets
- 6-8 cloves garlic, peeled
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Butter (grass-fed)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- (optional) half and half or cream / or broth, if needed to correct consistency
- Lemon Garlic Shrimp
- Marinated shrimp (from above)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter (grass-fed)
- 1/2 cup white wine, or bottled clam juice
- 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- pinch or two of dried oregano
- juice of one lemon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
Chicken Marsala
By alexi57
Italian Chicken Marsala is simple, flavorful and quick to prepare
- 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tsp grapeseed oil (approx.)
- 3 tbsp shallots
- 4 oz sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup Dark Chicken Stock (on Rouxbe)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley
Beef and Vegetable Potpie with Cheddar Biscuits
By alexi57
Preheat the oven to 450° and position a rack in the upper third
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 4 1/4 cups self-rising flour
- 5 1/3 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- One 10-ounce package frozen peas
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
Gumbo Pages Shrimp Creole
By alexi57
I was digging around for my mama's recipe for this, and couldn't find it
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or use 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil for slightly more richness)
- 2 medium brown onions, small dice
- 2 medium red onions, small dice
- 1 green bell pepper, small dice
- 1 red bell pepper, small dice
- 1 yellow bell pepper, small dice
- 2 poblano chiles, small dice
- 6 ribs celery
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 quarts shrimp stock
- 6 cups crushed tomatoes (if using fresh tomatoes, run them through a food mill)
- 3 6-ounce cans tomato paste
- 1 quart ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning or Tony Chachere's seasoning
- 3 tablespoons Tiger Sauce (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Cajun Power Garlic Sauce (optional; substitute several cloves of roasted garlic)
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Steen's cane syrup or light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco or Crystal)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 15 About 15 cups cooked long-grain or converted rice (about 5 cups raw)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Apples
By alexi57
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 1 apple, cored and sliced (Fuji or Braeburn works well)
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
- 1/4 c. dried cranberries
- 1/4 c. chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
Beef Bourguignon
By alexi57
Inspired by Julia Child, this fantastic beef bourguignon is best shared with friends
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 medium onions
- 2 large carrots
- 7 ounces slab bacon, with rind
- 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2 -inch pieces
- 1 to 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 1/2 cup full-bodied red wine
- 2 1/2 cups dark stock, beef or chicken
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 recipe Braised Onions
- 1 recipe Sautéed Mushrooms
Green Beans & Tofu With Crunchy Thai Peanut Sauce
By alexi57
Another wonderful vegetarian recipe from Mollie Katzen's cookbook "Vegetable Heaven
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted peanuts (or lightly salted)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 lb firm tofu, cut into small cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- red pepper flakes
- PEANUT SAUCE
- 1/2 cup good-quality peanut butter
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
Beef Tenderloin with Peppercorn Sauce
By alexi57
This beef tenderloin is served with a rich and elegant peppercorn sauce
- four 4-6 oz beef tenderloin steaks
- 1/8 cup whole black peppercorns
- 1 tsp grey salt
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 small shallots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cups reduced dark chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Chef Emeril's Creole Seasoning
By alexi57
Chef Emeril Lagasse, of the restaurants Emeril's and NOLA in New Orleans, has a slightly different Creole seasoning
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried leaf thyme