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Tzatziki
By grammadot
Place the yogurt in a cheesecloth or paper towel-lined sieve and set it over a bowl
- 1 pound (1 pint) plain yogurt (whole milk or low fat)
- 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and seeded
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Skirt Steak - Coffee-Rubbed With Peppers and Onions
By grammadot
Watch how to make this recipe
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt
- 1 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-pound skirt steak, cut into 4 pieces
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, cut into wedges
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
- Juice of 1/2 lime, plus lime wedges for serving
- Cornbread, for serving (optional)
Apple Cobbler for Two
By grammadot
2 small scoops vanilla ice cream, for serving Special equipment: Two 6-ounce, 3 1/2-inch ramekins For the filling...
- 1 large Honeycrisp or 2 Gala apples (about 12 ounces), peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (2 generous cups)
- 2 heaping tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Heaping 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch fine salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Stuffed Cabbage
By grammadot
For the sauce, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the onions, and cook over medium-low heat for 8 minutes,...
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes and their juice
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large head Savoy or green cabbage, including outer leaves
- 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
- 3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
- 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Turkey Burgers -Southwest
By grammadot
Chop your garlic and veggies
- 8 slices turkey bacon or turkey bacon with black pepper or applewood smoked bacon
- 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 large shallot or 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional - parsley may be substituted
- 1/2 small bell pepper, green, red or yellow, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons, 2/3 palm full, ground cumin
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne hot sauce, several drops (recommended: Tabasco)
- 2 teaspoons grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
- Vegetable oil or olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/2 pound deli sliced pepper jack cheese
- 4 crusty kaiser rolls, split
- 1 cup sweet red pepper relish, found on condiment aisle - pepper jelly may be substituted
- Red leaf lettuce
- Spicy O-nuts, recipe follows
Broccoli Salad - Sweet and Crunchy
By grammadot
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- 4 cups chopped broccoli in 1/2-inch pieces (from about 2 heads)
- 8 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/3-inch dice
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled aged gorgonzola
Lemon Spaghetti with Jumbo Shrimp
By grammadot
Directions For the shrimp: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons capers, fried briefly in a little olive oil
Bucatini with sausage and peppers
By grammadot
1 Heat a large pot of well-salted water to a boil for the pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage (2 links), removed from casings
- 1 large onion, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound bucatini
- 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated grana padano cheese (or Parmesan)
Mac and Cheese
By grammadot
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Kosher salt
- Vegetable oil
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 1 quart milk
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces Gruyere, grated (4 cups)
- 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 pound fresh tomatoes (4 small)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
Short Ribs of Beef
By grammadot
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Four 8-ounce boneless beef short ribs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced small
- 2 stalks celery, diced small
- 1 Vidalia onion, diced small
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups veal stock or beef stock
- 2 cups water
- One 14.5-ounce can peeled plum tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 6 medium red potatoes, diced small, with skin on
- Three Cheese Polenta, recipe follows
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup finely ground polenta
- Salt
- 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere Cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup mild Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Black pepper