Mirelsonp's profile page
Recipes
Braised Chicken With Artichokes, Olives, and Lemon
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Martha Stewart | February 2016
- 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces and patted dry
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed
- 9 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and halved
- 6 ounces green olives, such as Castelvetrano (1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, plus leaves for serving
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small lemon, sliced into paper-thin rounds
- Cooked orzo, for serving
Grandma Knowlton's Pimiento Cheese
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Bon Appetit - December 2009
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 6 cups (packed) finely grated extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 6 cups (packed) finely grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
- 1 1 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 1/4 2 1/2 diced drained pimiento peppers from jar, roasted red peppers, or piquillo peppers (about 2 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Celery sticks
- Ritz crackers
- Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grandma-Knowltons-Pimiento-Cheese-356327#ixzz2ZbXDiLtZ
Slow Cooker Mixed Mushroom Soup
By mirelsonp
This rich, tasty soup is a perfect starter for an elegant dinner or as a light meal
- 1 pkg (.5 oz) dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 lb mixed fresh mushrooms (use a combination of fresh shiitake, cremini and button mushrooms), trimmed and sliced (remove stems from shiitake mushrooms)
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves, or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup dry red wine or vegetable or beef broth
- 4 cups vegetable or beef broth
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Heavy cream
- Crumbled soft goat cheese
- Finely chopped fresh parsley or chives, or fresh thyme leaves
Vanilla-glazed Apple Cookies
By mirelsonp
1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy
- Vanilla glaze:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup finely diced peeled apple
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 to 4 tsp milk
Baked Cheese Grits
By mirelsonp
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 1 cup (packed) coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (packed) coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
Couscous with Olives and Lemon
By mirelsonp
Note: Taste the olives before you start cooking; if they are very salty, reduce the salt in this recipe
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 3/4 cups water
- Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups couscous (10 oz)
- 16 oil-cured black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
The Ultimate Savory Pie Crust
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Food and Wine | December 2016 This savory crust is perfect as the base for tasty appetizers, plus it...
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup ice water
Pepper-Glazed Goat Cheese Gratin
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Food and Wine
- 1 pound creamy fresh goat cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 4 Peppadew peppers, finely chopped
- 1 pickled jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced cocktail onions
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry
- Pita chips and toasted baguette slices, for serving
Oven-Roasted Salmon
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Taste of Home
- Gremolata:
- 1 center-cut salmon fillet (1 1/2 lbs.)
- 1 tbsp. live oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- Dill and Caper Butter:
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 Tbsp minced shallot
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. chopped capers
Cabbage and Potato Gratin
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: NY Times Food | Martha Rose Shulman
- Salt
- 1 large savoy or green cabbage (about 2 pounds), quartered
- 1 pound baking potatoes, such as russets, peeled and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche
- Ground black pepper
- 4 ounces Gruyère, grated (1 cup, tightly packed)
- 1 ounce Parmesan, grated (1/4 cup)
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped or slivered fresh sage