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Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad
By DenaK
Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper in a small bowl
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large bunches of Tuscan kale (about 1 1/2 pounds total), center stem discarded, leaves thinly sliced
- 12 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed, finely grated or shredded with a knife
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/3 cup almonds with skins, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup finely grated Pecorino
Short Ribs Braised in Ancho Chile Sauce
By DenaK
Preheat oven to 350°F. Soak ancho chiles in boiling-hot water until softened, about 20 minutes, then drain in a c...
- 4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and ribs discarded
- 2 cups boiling-hot water
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 lb beef short ribs or flanken
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
Lime Zingers
By DenaK
Directions 1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high spe...
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup finely chopped Brazil nuts or hazelnuts (filberts)
- 1/2 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Green food coloring
Saucy Clams and Shrimp with Wild Mushrooms
By DenaK
In a large deep skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil until shimmering
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps thickly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 bunch scallions, white and light green part only
- 1 large hot red chile, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 1 1/4 cups dry, fruity white wine
- 1 pound shelled and deveined medium shrimp
- Crusty bread, for serving
White Wine-Marinated Steak
By DenaK
Cooking Light OCTOBER 2010
- 3 tablespoons white wine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pound chuck eye steaks, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 large shallot, sliced
- 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth
Kale and White Bean Soup
By DenaK
Directions Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 15.5-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1 cup small soup pasta, such as tubettini, ditalini, or orzo (4 ounces)
- 1 bunch kale, thick stems discarded and leaves torn into 2-inch pieces (8 cups)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan (2 ounces), plus 1 piece rind (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 loaf country bread, warmed
Chipotle Meatballs
By DenaK
by Lillian Chou
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 6 bacon slices, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded canned chipotles in adobo
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3/4 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound ground veal
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Equipment: about 16 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water
- Garnish: lime wedges
Katrina’s Seattle Salmon Burger
By DenaK
Remove the skin from the salmon or have your fishmonger do it for you
- 1 lb. salmon fillet (use tail or belly)
- 4 scallions (green parts only), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbs. grated fresh ginger
- 2 Tbs. tamari
- 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbs. sesame seeds
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Peanut sauce or Asian sweet chili sauce