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Arugula Pizza with Poached Eggs
By DenaK
David Bonom, Cooking Light SEPTEMBER 2011
- 1 (11-ounce) package refrigerated pizza crust dough (such as Pillsbury Thin Pizza Crust)
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shaved fresh Romano cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 (5-ounce) package baby arugula
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Mushroom Bolognese
By DenaK
Mark Bittman, Cooking Light OCTOBER 2010
- 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 8 cups finely chopped cremini mushrooms (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 10 ounces uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Strawberries, Peaches, and Basil with Orange Vinaigrette
By DenaK
Rozanne Gold, Cooking Light MAY 2012
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Dash of salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, halved
- 1 large ripe peach or nectarine, cut into 16 wedges
- 1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves
Glazed Lemon Pound Cake
By DenaK
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
- 3/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus finely grated zest of 2 lemons, plus more for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
Crustless Quiche, Loaded with Kale |
By DenaK
Without a crust in the equation (a traditional crust that is), this sort of quiche is effortless to whip up for a...
- 5 large eggs
- 3 T. all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crème fraîche (see recipe below)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 T. fresh thyme*, finely chopped
- 1 to 3 cups** uncooked coarsely chopped kale or chard or mustard greens, etc
Veal Scallops with Wild Mushroom, Mustard, and Tarragon Sauce
By DenaK
Sprinkle veal on both sides with salt and pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds veal scallops, about 1/8 inch thick
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 8 ounces assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster and stemmed shiitake), sliced or quartered
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard
Avgolemono (Greek Egg and Lemon Soup)
By DenaK
In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups stock to a boil
- 8 cups Homemade Chicken Stock Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
- 2 cups uncooked orzo, (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, (4 lemons)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe on Gruyere Toasts | Feed Me Phoebe
By DenaK
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 loaf sourdough or country white bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick (about 8 slices)
- 2 cups grated gruyere
Spinach and Artichoke Salad with Couscous Cakes and Feta
By DenaK
Quick-to-cook couscous cakes make this meatless main-course salad satisfying
- DRESSING:
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. sour cream
- 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint
- 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- COUSCOUS CAKES
- 3/4 cup couscous
- Kosher salt
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon (about 1-1/2 tsp.)
- 3 Tbs. vegetable or canola oil
- SALAD
- 8 oz. baby spinach, washed and dried (about 6 lightly packed cups)
- 1 14-oz. can artichoke bottoms, drained, rinsed, and sliced
- 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 oz. crumbled feta (about 1/4 cup)
Parmesan Polenta
By DenaK
Directions In a medium saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil
- kosher salt
- 2 cups instant polenta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces