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Sunny's Grilled Cobb Pasta Salad
By jenlin
For the grill: Prepare a grill for high heat
- 2 2 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 2 2 ears corn, shucked
- Kosher salt
- 1 1 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1 1 avocado, flesh diced
- 1 1 1 scallion, cut into thirds
- 1 1 of 1 lime plus 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 4 4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 4 4 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 8 8 8 slices crisped bacon, chopped
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup blue cheese or gorgonzola crumbles
Quick Paella with Chorizo, Shrimp and Chicken
By jenlin
In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup sliced chorizo (about 8 ounces)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
- 1 cup chopped Spanish onions (about 1 large)
- 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
- One 8-ounce box Spanish rice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Pinch of saffron threads
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 8 ounces peeled, tail-on medium shrimp
- 8 ounces mussels
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup sliced scallions
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Cake
By jenlin
Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 quart pumpkin ice cream, softened
- 2 cups crumbled store-bought pumpkin bread
- 1/2 cup chopped store-bought candied pecans or other nuts, for garnish
Sausage and Beef Bolognese Sauce
By jenlin
Bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil in large pot
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage, ground
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/4 cup red wine
- Salt and pepper
- 1 large (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 pound fresh pasta, such as pappardelle
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1/4 cup minced parsley, with some reserved for garnish
- Grana Padano cheese, grated, for garnish
Stuffed Peppers
By jenlin
Brown hamburger and drain
- 1 lb hamburger
- 1/3 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup rice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
By jenlin
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 6 sweet potatoes, even in size and scrubbed
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mojito
By jenlin
In a small pitcher, combine lime juice, superfine sugar, and 2 sprigs mint; stir until sugar has dissolved
- 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or about 3 limes
- 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
- Seltzer
- 3 ounces white rum
Chicken Penne Pasta
By jenlin
Heat oil in a large pot over high heat Add chicken and cook until no pink is visible, about 5-6 minutes, then take...
- 3 3 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 3 3 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 1 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 1 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 1 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 1 1 onion, sliced
- 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 5 5 5 cups (1.4 L) milk
- 4 4 4 cups (400 g) penne pasta
- 1 1 1 cup (200 g) pepper jack cheese, shredded
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat
- 5-6 chicken and cook until no pink is visible, about 5-6 minutes, then take the chicken out.
- 6 the bell peppers and onion, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
- to 30 chicken back to the pot with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, stirring until evenly coated, about 30 seconds.
- to the milk and the penne, stirring constantly to prevent any pasta from sticking.
- 20 to about 20 minutes until pasta is cooked and the milk has reduced to a thick sauce that coats the pasta.
- Add the cheese and mix until melted.
- Enjoy!
Grilled Halibut with Brown Butter-Citrus-au Poivre Vinaigrette
By jenlin
Directions Heat gas grill to high
- Four 6-ounce halibut fillets - east coast
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- Juice and 1 teaspoon zest from 1 orange, plus zest for garnish
- Juice and 1 teaspoon zest from 1 lemon, plus zest for garnish
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish
Mint Chocolate Truffles
By jenlin
Heat the dark chocolates and condensed milk in a double boiler over medium-low heat until the chocolate is melted a...
- 8 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate
- 8 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate
- One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- Mint extract (3 to 4 drops)
- 8 ounces meltable milk chocolate
- Decorator's sugar
- Green food coloring