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Perfectly Seared Scallops
By Cubby
Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry
- 1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Greek Shrimp
By Cubby
Serves 10 or (6)
- 3 (2) pounds shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (3 oz) olive oil
- 4 (3) cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (1.5) lbs roma tomatoes, blanched, peeled and cut into wedges
- 2 (1.5) tsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 cup (5 oz) scallions, chopped
- 1 lb (10 oz) feta, crumbled
- 3/4 cup (4 oz) cream sherry
- S&P TT
- Parsley for garnish
Walnut Torte with Coffee Whipped Cream
By Cubby
Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F
- 1 cup plus 6 tablespoons walnuts (about 5 ounces)
- 1 /2 cup sugar
- 3 /4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, separated1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons powdered sugar1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals dissolved in 2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream3/4 teaspoon vanilla extractWalnut halves
Endive Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
By Cubby
Cooking Light SEPTEMBER 2001
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey, divided
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 16 Belgian endive leaves (about 2 heads)
- 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese
- 16 small orange sections (about 2 navel oranges)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Ahi Poke
By Cubby
Directions Combine the soy sauce, sambal, sesame oil, scallion whites, garlic, ginger and onions in a medium bowl
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon sambal oelek
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 scallions, white and green parts separated, sliced thinly on the bias
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
- One 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
- 1/2 white onion, such as Maui onion, julienned
- 1 pound ahi tuna, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted macadamia nuts
Strawberry Jam
By Cubby
Place the strawberries in a colander and rinse them under cold running water
- 3 pints (3#) fresh strawberries
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
- 1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and small-diced
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Cheddar Crisps
By Cubby
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded (1 cup)
Summer Vegetable Gratin
By Cubby
Special equipment: a 1 1/2-quart oval or rectangular baking dish Place an oven rack in the upper third of the oven...
- 1 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 large yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 large zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/2 cup shredded fontina
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 4 large leaves fresh basil, cut into chiffonade
- 1 French baguette or other crusty bread, for serving
Sour Cream and Scallion Drop Biscuits
By Cubby
Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and baking soda in a large bowl
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled, divided
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- Hungarian hot paprika (for serving)
Blistered Green Beans w/Tomato Almond Pesto
By Cubby
Preheat oven to 450°. Roast tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, turning once, until blistered and lightly charred, ...
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup unsalted, roasted almonds
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 pounds haricots verts or green beans, trimmed