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Tomato Quiche
By mirelsonp
Yield 6-8 servings
- Crust:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 4 to 5 Tbsp cold water
- Filling:
- 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green ions
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
Blistered Asparagus
By mirelsonp
Special equipment: A wide vegetable basket or mesh screen will be helpful
- 1 lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher or coarse sea salt
- 2 1/2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper
Fried Chicken Thighs with Cheesy Grits
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Bon Appetit | Dec 2015 If you prefer white meat, use skinless, boneless breasts that have been cut i...
- Chicken:
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- Grits:
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups white grits (not instant)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 ounces finely grated Parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Frying and assembly:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 bunches kale, or Swiss chard, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn into 2" pieces
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper jelly, plus more for serving
- Special equipment:
- A deep-fry thermometer
Lemon-Herb Potatoes
By mirelsonp
This dish is great served warm, chilled, or at room temperature
- 3 lb assorted small potatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup assorted chopped fresh herbs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 minced garlic clove
Buttery Breakfast Casserole
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: NY Times Cooking | Melissa Clark
- 1 pound croissants (about 5 to 7), split in half lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, more for baking dish
- 1 bunch scallions (6 to 7), white and light green parts thinly sliced, greens reserved
- 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
- 8 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces Gruyère, grated (2 cups)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Meat 'N' Cheese Stromboli
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Taste of Home Yield: 2 loaves (8 servings each) Can be served warm or at room temperature; reheats w...
- 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
- 1 medium green pepper, sliced into rings
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 2 loaves (16 oz. each) frozen bread dough, thawed
- 1/2 lb. each thinly sliced hard salami and deli ham
- 8 oz. sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 lb. sliced mild cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp. poppy seeds
Ham and Pea Hand Pies
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Bon Appetit | April 2015 Do ahead: Dough can be made 3 days ahead; keep chilled
- 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
- 1 1/4 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 1 1/4 pounds pods), divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 2 ounces smoked ham, cut into 1/4" pieces
White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
By mirelsonp
Served at the Wicked Spoon's mac and cheese bar
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz white cheddar, grated
- 8 oz cooked ham, chopped
- 3 oz crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup carmelized onions
- 1/3 cup thinly cliced scallions
- 4 sliced cooked bacon, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Tabasco sauce, to taste
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
- 1 lb cavattapi or macaroni, cooked al dente
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Hush Puppies with Crab and Bacon
By mirelsonp
1. Heat oven to 200 degrees
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 Tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk, more if needed
- 2 Tbsp warm bacon fat (or melted and slightly cooled butter)
- 1 cup crab meat (about 1/2 pound)
- 8 pieces well-cooked bacon, chopped fine
- Salt and pepper
- Oil, for deep-frying
- Butter, for serving
Oatmeal-Raisin Cookie Cupcakes
By mirelsonp
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 3 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup oat bran
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut