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COOKS ILLUSTRATED BREAD PUDDING
By Jake57
A classic bread pudding recipe!
- 2 T light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup plus 1 T granulated sugar
- 1 loaf challah bread, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 9 large egg yolks
- 4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp table salt
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 t unsalted butter, melted
- Suggested if no challah: Arnold Country Classics White or Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White
Pasta Carbonara
By Jake57
Preheat a large saute pan over medium-high heat
- 3 oz. pancetta, finely diced
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
- 1 Tbsp. chopped shallots
- 3 Tbsps. chopped fresh basil
- 2 Tbsps. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 12 oz. perciatelli pasta (hollow spaghetti), cooked al dente
Beef and Barley Soup Recipe
By Jake57
In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 pound beef short ribs
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 3 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 8 cups water
- 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1/3 cup medium pearl barley
Ham Strudel
By Jake57
This is a savory strudel filled with ham, rice, and cheese
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup butter, melted and divided
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
- 1 -2 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 10 sheets frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces cooked ham, thinly sliced, cut into very thin strips
- 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- paprika
Tuscan Pork Medallions for Two
By Jake57
Tender and juicy pork tenderloins get a delicious Italian flare with prosciutto, tomatoes and herbs
- 3/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch slices
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves, minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup plum tomatoes, chopped
- 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese, grated
BEST Ever Baked Mac and Cheese
By Jake57
A friend brought a big pan of this to a potluck and I HAD to have the recipe to make for my family
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cheddar cheese soup
- 2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
- 5/8 cup butter (1 1/4 sticks)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 6 cups shredded cheddar cheese (medium or sharp, or a combination)
- dried parsley (for sprinkling on top)
Baked French Toast Paula Deen
By Jake57
Directions Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each
- 1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash salt
- Maple syrup
- Praline Topping, recipe follows
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Chicken Scallopine with Sage and Fontina Cheese
By Jake57
Directions Place the chicken cutlets on a clean work surface, narrow end facing you
- 6 (4 1/2 to 5 1/2-ounce) chicken cutlets, pounded thin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 sage leaves
- 3 ounces grated fontina cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Special Equipment: toothpicks
Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder
By Jake57
CHOWDER WITH PIZZAZZ!
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1 cup hot water (Can sub with chicken broth instead of bouillon & water)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce
- 1 tomato, chopped
- fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Ham and Potato Soup
By Jake57
This is a delicious recipe for ham and potato soup that a friend gave to me
- 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 1/3 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 3/4 cup diced cooked ham
- 3 1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper, or to taste
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk