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Cheesecake with Minted Blackberries
By davidgoodman
A very creamy classic cheesecake takes a summery turn with August’s glorious blackberries heightened with fresh m...
- FOR CRUST
- 3/4 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds, finely chopped
- FOR FILLING
- 3 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 3 large eggs
- EQUIPMENT: a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment
- ACCOMPANIMENTS: minted blackberries, corn ice cream
Turkey With White Wine Gravy
By davidgoodman
Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey cavity and reserve for another use
- GRAVY:
- 1 turkey - (12 to 14 lbs) fresh or defrosted
- 8 medium garlic cloves - (to 10)
- 2 cups Italian parsley leaves - (lightly packed)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly-ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 oranges
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock - (to 4)
- 1 large onion roughly chopped
- 1 large carrot roughly chopped
- 6 tablespoons collected fat (use melted butter if necessary)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock and pan juices
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh parsley
Broiled Sardines With Lemon and Thyme
By davidgoodman
1. Heat the broiler until hot
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced, plus lemon wedges for serving
- 12 or more fresh thyme sprigs, plus chopped fresh thyme for garnish
- 1 1/2 pounds sardines (8 to 12 large), gutted, with heads on
- Salt and black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Vichyssoise
By davidgoodman
From an old clipping my mother gave me
- 1 1/2 cups chopped, pared raw potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups chopped leaks (white part only)
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 3 cups canned clear chicken broth
- 1/4 t salt
- Dash of white pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Snipped chives
Beef Bolognese
By davidgoodman
1. Combine the butter and olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan set over medium heat
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
- 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 3/4 cup finely chopped carrots
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 pound pancetta, finely chopped
- 1 1/3 cups tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 2/3 cups whole canned tomatoes, drained of juices and torn
- 4 cups meat stock
- Rotini or pappardelle, cooked al dente
- Grated Parmesan
Lamb Ragú
By davidgoodman
1. Using a food processor, pure the onion, carrots, celery and garlic to a coarse paste
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- 3 pounds ground lamb leg or shoulder
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 3 cups hearty red wine
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 bunch thyme, tied in a bundle
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pici, bucatini or pappardelle, cooked al dente
- Grated Parmesan
Pork Ragú
By davidgoodman
1. Season the meats all over with salt and pepper
- 2 pounds ground pork shoulder
- 1/2 pound pancetta, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to drizzle
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 heads fennel, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine, like Sangiovese
- 1 (28-ounce) can peeled whole San Marzano tomatoes and their juices
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon roughly chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
- Ravioli or rigatoni, cooked to al dente
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Becky's Chicken Salad
By davidgoodman
"Whipped cream gives this salad a lift
- 2 1/2 cups diced and chilled, cooked chicken meat
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup sliced, seedless grapes
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Shortbread - Oatflour version
By davidgoodman
1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Place the collar of a 9-inch springform pan upside down on a parchment-lined baking shee...
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 14 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
Peach Blackberry Crunch
By davidgoodman
This is a crunchier crumble version
- For the topping:
- 3 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 pint blackberries
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 egg, beaten well
- 7 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted