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Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Olives
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: NY Times | David Tanis
- 8 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in, about 3 1/2 pounds
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon roughly chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Meyer lemons, cut in wedges
- 1 cup flavorful olives with pits, a mixture of black and green, about 1 pound
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Balsamic Eggplant with Lentils and Goat Cheese
By mirelsonp
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- For the Eggplant:
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1 Tbsp. whole grain mustard
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- For the lentils and base:
- 3/4 cup cooked black (Beluga) or green lentils
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1 tsp. chopped thyme
- 1 tsp. minced shallot
- 2 cups thinly sliced baby spinach or baby arugula
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese, for garnish
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic reduction, for garnish (optional)
Turkey-Provolone Pitas
By mirelsonp
1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and basil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 6 (6-inch) white pita rounds, cut in half
- 6 provolone cheese slices, cut in half
- 1 pound thinly sliced deli turkey breast
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
Creamed Corn Casserole
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Saveur Creamed corn lends a dessert-like lusciousness to this baked brunch dish
- 11 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 2 ⁄3 cup flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 ⁄2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 ⁄3 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 (15-oz.) can corn kernels, drained, 1⁄4 cup liquid reserved
- 1 (15-oz.) can cream-style corn
Irish Brown Soda Bread
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Cooks Illustrated Makes one 8-inch loaf (Best when served on the day it is made, but leftovers can b...
- 2 2 2 cups (11 oz) whole-wheat flour
- 1 1 1 cup (5 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 1 1 cup wheat bran
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 2 2 2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1 1/s 1/s tsp baking soda
- 1 1 1 tsp salt
- 2 2 2 cups buttermilk
Free-Form Pineapple, Mango and Berry Tarts
By mirelsonp
The filling can vary depending on the season
- Pastry:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup ice water
- Filling:
- 1/4 pineapple—peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/16 inch thick
- 1/2 mango, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/16 inch thick
- 1 small banana, sliced
- 8 medium strawberries, finely chopped
- 24 blueberries
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Sugar, for sprinkling
- Crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Scotch Eggs With Fresh Herbs
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Bon Appetit | May 2004
- 1 pound bulk sausage meat
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 5 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
Chicken and Gnocchi
By mirelsonp
Recipe Source: Southern Living | Feb 2015
- GNOCCHI
- 1 cup soft, fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable cooking spray
- CHICKEN
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 fresh sage sprig (optional)
- Kitchen string
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 Parmesan cheese rind (optional)
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
Carrot-Cake Cupcakes
By mirelsonp
For cupcakes: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- Cupcakes:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla etract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup grated carrot
- 1 tsp fresh orange zest
- White chocolate icing
- Garnish: white chocolate curls
- White Chocolate Icing (makes about 2 cups):
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp butter, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 4 (1-oz) squares white chocolate
- 1 tsp rum extract
Pasta Cacciatore
By mirelsonp
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in bite-size pieces
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 12 oz short fisilli or cellentani pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut in 3/4-in pieces
- 1 pkg (10 oz) sliced mushrooms
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3/4 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in sauce
- 1 cup mixed marinated olives, pitted and halved
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- Garnish: shredded Parmesan cheese