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Salmon - Planked 'Mustard & Dill Sauce
By Kwasome
1. Run your fingers over the salmon fillet, feeling for bones
- FOR THE SALMON:
- 1 salmon fillet, with or without skin (about 1-1/2 pounds, ideally cut from the end closest to the head
- 1 About 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably Hellmann’s)
- 1/3 cup Meaux (grainy French) mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper
- You’ll also need:
- 1 cedar plank, about 6 by 12 inches, soaked for 2 hours in water to cover (a rimmed baking sheet or large roasting pan works well for soaking), then drained (see NOTE)
Corn - Scallop 'Kansas'
By Kwasome
Drain whole Kernel corn, reserving 1/4 cup Corn Liquid
- 1 can Whole Kernel Corn
- 1 can Cream-Style Corn
- 2 Eggs
- 2/3 cup Evaporated Milk
- 1/4 cup Corn Liquid (from whole kernel can)
- 1/2 stick Margarine Margarine Margarine
- 2 Tbs Instant Minced Onion
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 2 cups Cracker - crushed
- 12 oz Velveeta or Swiss Cheese - diced
Salad - Pasta 'Macaroni Cool & Creamy
By Kwasome
A staple side dish at many barbecues, macaroni salad wraps pasta elbows and chopped celery and onion in a creamy dr...
- Table salt
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 small red onion, minced
- 1 rib celery, minced
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- Ground black pepper
Chilli - C'Thighs [St] 'Verde
By Kwasome
1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper
- 3 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 5 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 7 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups chopped onions
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh Anaheim chilies* (about 4)
- 2 green bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips
- 5 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 6 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
- 12 tomatillos,** husked, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Tortilla chips
Salad - Pasta 'Pesto
By Kwasome
This salad is best served the day it is made; if it's been refrigerated, bring it to room temperature before servin...
- 3/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 medium cloves garlic , unpeeled
- Table salt
- 1 lb farfalle (bow ties) pasta
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 1 additional tablespoon
- 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves (about 4 ounces)
- 1 cup baby spinach (packed), about 1 ounce
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbs fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 oz finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup), plus extra for serving
- 6 Tbs mayonnaise
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes , quartered, or grape tomatoes, halved (optional)
Nachos - G'Beef [Bk] 'Ultimate'
By Kwasome
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees
- Refried Beans
- 1/2 cup refried beans, canned
- 3 tablespoons shredded pepper Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeño chile
- Spicy Beef
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 medium canned chipotle chili, chopped, plus
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- Assembly
- 1 bag tortilla chips(9 1/2 ounce)
- 4 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
- 2 jalapeño chiles (medium), sliced into thin rings
Pasta - Sauce 'Gorgonzola Cheese
By Kwasome
Intended to cover with 3/4 lbs of Pasta
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 White Wine
- 1 cup Chicken Stock
- 1/2 cup Cream
- 2 Tbsp Sage Leaves
- 3/4 lbs Gorgonzola Cheese (pieces)
- Salt & Pepper
Tacos - B'Grnd
By Kwasome
1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat until hot and shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes; add onion...
- Beef Filling
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or corn oil
- 1 small onion , chopped small (about 2/3 cup)
- 3 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- table salt
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef (or leaner)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vinegar (preferably cider vinegar)
- Ground black pepper
- Shells and Toppings
- 8 taco shells (warmed according to package instructions), or Home-Fried Taco Shells (see related recipe)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces), or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado , diced medium
- 1 small onion , chopped small
- 2 tablespoons
- minced fresh cilantro leaves
- hot pepper sauce , such as Tabasco
Beans - Red '& Rice
By Kwasome
If you are pressed for time you can “quick-brine” your beans
- Table salt
- 1 pound small red beans (about 2 cups), rinsed and picked over
- 4 slices bacon (about 4 ounces), chopped fine (see note)
- 1 medium onion , chopped fine (about 1 cup)
- 1 small green bell pepper , seeded and chopped fine (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 celery rib , chopped fine (about 1/2 cup)
- 3 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (see note)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Ground black pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 cups water
- 8 ounces andouille sausage , halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices (see note)
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar , plus extra for seasoning
- Basic White Rice (see related recipe)
- 3 scallions , white and green parts, sliced thin
- Hot sauce (optional)
Ravioli - Bake 'Simple'
By Kwasome
1 Cook Ravioli per directions on package
- 1 Pkg. Ravioli - Any Flavor Marinara or Any Pasta Sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese