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Bacon-Cabbage Soup with Whiskey Cream
By Tom421
1. Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently
- SOUP
- 6 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
- 2 medium carrots, sliced (3/4 cup)
- 2 small potatoes (8 oz.) (1 1/4 cups), peeled, chopped
- 3 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cabbage coleslaw mix
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed*
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- CREAM
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon whiskey, if desired
Tom's Famous Potato Pancakes
By Tom421
In a food processor or on a box grater, coarsely shred the potato and onion
- 1 1 1 large baking potato (1 pound), peeled
- 1 1 1 small onion (4 ounces), peeled
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Peanut oil, for frying
Crispy & Creamy Potato Pancakes (Latkes): The World's Best Potatoes
By Tom421
Potato pancakes are a treat in many cultures
- 1 1 2 pound (about 2 large) starchy potatoes
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup onion or shallots, coarsely chopped
- 1 1 1 whole egg or the whites of two eggs
- 2 2 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon Morton's kosher salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 1 about 1 cup of olive oil
- About the potatoes. Go for Burbank Russet, King Edward, or Yukon Golds.
- 1/2 the salt. If you use table salt, use about 1/2 the amount.
- About the oil. You can also use peanut oil, canola oil, corn oil or a blend of oils if you wish, but fresh harvest season olive oil is the tradition.
- to the baking soda. The baking soda makes carbon dioxide bubbles and gives lightness to the interior. Leave it out if you want a denser pancake.
- to 1 2 like to add 1 grated carrot and 2 tablespoons of chives, mainly for color.
- To 1 flour. The flour helps bind things together. To make this recipe gluten free, use 1 tablespoon pure corn starch. Argo is gluten free.
Jacques Pépin's Pan-Crisped Deviled Egg Salad
By Tom421
Cut the hard-cooked eggs in half lengthwise
- 8 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and sliced in half
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced green onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarse chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- ghee or olive oil for pan-frying eggs
- the leftover egg stuffing
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 head bibb lettuce, cleaned and torn
Beans & Barley Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad
By Tom421
Cook noodles in 2 to 3 quarts salted water until tender
- 1/2 pound Wah King Chinese noodles (see note)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup non-hydrogenated peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons mushroom soy sauce (see note)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons shoyu (soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic puree or 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts
Mini Apple & Oat Strudels
By Tom421
1. soak oats in coconut milk and water in refrigerator overnight
- 1 1/2 qt peanut oil for frying
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 large granny smith apples
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp apple pie spice
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 12 egg roll wraps
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Twisted Willow Slaw
By Tom421
In a medium bowl, mix vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, seasonings, onion, oil and sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated yellow onion
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 pounds shredded cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Cocktail Meatballs
By Tom421
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 egg scrambled
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup corn flakes crushed
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper or(red pepper flakes optional)
- 1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
- 3/4 cup chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Milk Bread
By Tom421
1. Cook 1/3 cup flour and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until a thick past...
- 5 1/3 cups bread flour, divided, plus more for surface (Kindred uses King Arthur)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup mild honey (such as wildflower or alfalfa)
- 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder (such as Alba)
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast (from about 3 envelopes)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- Flaky sea salt (optional, but shouldn't be)
World's Best Lasagna
By Tom421
In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
- 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese