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Grilled Chicken Pizzas
By Cubby
Preheat a grill to medium high
- 4 4 8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
- 2 2 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 8 8 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 1 1 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
- Small Small fresh basil leaves, for topping
- Red pepper flakes, for topping (optional)
Beef Shanks with Creamy Polenta and Gremolata
By Cubby
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- Four 8-ounce beef (or pork) shanks, tied with twine
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 2 cups warm chicken stock
- One 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- Creamy Polenta, recipe follows
- Gremolata, recipe follows
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups medium-grind stone-ground cornmeal
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Tomato Cream Sauce
By Cubby
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 1/2 cups chopped, seeded tomatoes
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chicken or veg stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Marinated Cucumber Salad
By Cubby
Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, oil and 1 tablespoon water in a medium bowl and whisk to combine
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced on a mandoline
Ham-and-Herb Pull-Apart Bread
By Cubby
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sliced onion
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound frozen white bread dough, thawed
- 1/4 cup creme fraeche
- 3 slices Black Forest ham, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Swordfish Kabobs with Balsamic Glaze
By Cubby
Special equipment: 8 metal or wooden skewers If using wooden skewers, soak them in water in a casserole dish or ba...
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 pounds swordfish, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium head fennel, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
Sticky Glazed Chicken Thighs in Butter Lettuce
By Cubby
Put the orange juice, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepa...
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Canola oil, for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, optional
- Butter lettuce leaves, for wrapping
Spiced Pecans
By Cubby
Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried ground orange peel
- 1 pound pecan halves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Honey-Lime Roast Chicken
By Cubby
Strip the thyme leaves from the stems; combine the leaves and stems with the lime juice, garlic, jalapenos, olive o...
- 1 small bunch fresh thyme
- Juice of 2 limes
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 jalapeno peppers, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Kosher salt
- 3 half chickens (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Mac and Cheese Mini-Muffins
By Cubby
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 pound small elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 2/3 cups milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt
- 4 cups packed shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
- Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying muffin pans