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Pork Chops - Spiced - with Sweet and Sour Glaze (Agrodolce)
By grammadot
Directions Pork: In a large, heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra as needed
- 4 (8-ounce) boneless pork chops, about 1 1/2 inches thick
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 scallions, pale green and white parts only, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, at room temperature
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tuna Tea Sandwiches with White Bean Spread
By grammadot
Directions For the white bean spread: Combine the cannellini beans, mascarpone, salt and lemon zest in a food proc...
- One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 ounces mascarpone, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 small lemons)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 small lemons)
- One 6.7-ounce jar tuna packed in olive oil, drained and flaked
- 2 ribs celery with leaves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fennel or 1 teaspoon fennel seed
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fennel fronds
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (1 small lemon)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 English muffins, halved, lightly toasted
- 1/4 cup baby arugula
Cheesecake - Snickers Bar
By grammadot
cheesecake factory recipe * you can usually find these wafers where they keep the cones for ice cream or you can u
- Crust
- 1 9 ounce package chocolate wafer cookies* see note
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- Filling
- 3 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened, each cut into sixths
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds snack size Snickers bars
- Fudge Topping
Grouper - Brazilian with Bananas and Achiote Sauce
By grammadot
Preparation For the fish: Season the fillets with the salt and pepper
- 4 7-ounce fillets grouper
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 bananas
- 7 ounces unsalted butter
- 3 ounces chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 fresh jalapeno, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 ounces black raisins
- 1 tablespoon achiote
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- Baby arugula
Cheesy Italian Bacon Pie
By grammadot
Directions Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F
- One 9-inch frozen uncooked pie crust, thawed
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, cut into thirds and then 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 large shallots, chopped (1/2 to 2/3 cup)
- 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (4 ounces) coarsely grated fontina cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
Green Bean Casserole
By grammadot
Your family will love this Green Bean Casserole and will come back for seconds
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, ends cut off
- Salt
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 whole large onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for thinning if needed
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Soppressata and Cheese in Puff Pastry
By grammadot
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
- 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, such as Pepperidge Farm, defrosted
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 12 thin (not paper thin) slices soppressata salami (3 1/2 inches in diameter)
- 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
Beef Stock
By grammadot
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 7 pounds beef bones, sawed into 2-inch pieces
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 2 cups claret wine
- 20 peppercorns
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled
- 5 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
- 1 1/2 gallons water
Mongolian Beef
By grammadot
Instructions Add some oil to a hot wok or heavy skillet
- For the Sauce:
- 1 lb flank steak or beef tenderloin, cut into thin strips (this recipe also works great with chicken) (See note for vegan option)
- Cornstarch for coating
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (a critical ingredient, can be found in any Asian store or the Asian section of well-stocked supermarkets)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 bunches green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
Brownie Ice Cream Cake -Black and White
By grammadot
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray
- One 18.2-ounce box dark chocolate fudge brownie mix, such as Duncan Hines
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup hazelnut liqueur
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 1 pint chocolate-chocolate chip ice cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, optional
- 14 mini candy canes, optional