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Red Potato Slices with Lemon and Olives
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Washington Post Food; Adapted from "How to Cook a Turkey and All the Other Trimmings," from the edit...
- 2 lbs. medium or large red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed well and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for greasing the baking dish
- 1 large lemon, cut into very thin slices (ends and seeds discarded)
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup pitted oil-cured olives (optional)
Canadian Bacon and Potato Quiche
By mirelsonp
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (from 15-oz package)
- 1 cup frozen country-style shredded potatoes, thawed
- 1 cup 1/2-inch pieces fresh asparagus
- 1 cup diced Canadian-style bacon
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Havarti cheese (6 oz)
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt
Bacon-Cheese Corn Muffins
By mirelsonp
Make a double batch and freeze the extras for another meal or two
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Indian Flatbreads
By mirelsonp
Combine the flours and salt in a bowl
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Slow Cooker Apple spiced Sweet Potatoes
By mirelsonp
1. Lightly coat a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker liner with cooking spray
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3 1/2 to 4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 20-oz can apple pie filling
- 2/3 cup golden raisins
- 3 Tbsp butter, cut up
- 1 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp butter
Classic Chocolate Mousse
By mirelsonp
Dark chocolate and espresso add the slightly bitter notes needed to balance this dessert
- ingredients
- 3/4 cup chilled heavy cream, divided
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee, room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (61-72% cacao), chopped
- 2 large egg whites
Two-Cheese Quesadillas
By mirelsonp
Place tortillas on a griddle
- 4 flour tortillas (8-in), warmed
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- Salsa and sour cream
Hush Puppies With Remoulade
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Food and Wine | July 2015 MAKE AHEAD: The hush puppy batter can be refrigerated for up to 1 day
- HUSH PUPPIES
- 1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- REMOULADE
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- Tabasco sauce
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Spicy Eggplant Pasta
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club
- 2 medium eggplants
- Coarse salt (kosher or sea)
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil., divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes or one 14-oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, plus extra for finishing
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil, plus extra for finishing
- 1 lb dry linguine or other long pasta
Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Olives
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Bon Appetit | Oct 2014
- Special equipment:
- 1 bay leaf, crushed
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; plus more for serving (optional)
- 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 4 chicken legs (thigh and drumstick; about 3 pounds)
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- A spice mill