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Potato Salad with Olives, Tomatoes, and Capers
By Fresh2
A polular salad on the island of Pantelleria, in the Mediterranean
- 2 1/2 pounds medium red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed
- 5 tbls extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 12-ounce cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, cubed
- 4 large plum tomatoes, quartered
- 1 red onion, very thinly sliced
- 24 kalamata olives, pitted, halved
- 1/4 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 tbls white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, quartered
Steamed Clams
By Fresh2
Serve with warm baguette
- 6 dozen fresh clams (littlenecks or middlenecks, your choice)
- 3 Tbls grapeseed oil
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 cups clam juice or water
- Chopped parsley leaves
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
Chicken Breasts Dijon
By Fresh2
Heat oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- olive oil
- skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- small leeks, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)
- garlic cloves, minced
- low-salt chicken broth
- dry white wine
- Dijon mustard
- minced fresh thyme plus thyme leaves for garnish
- unsalted butter
Baked Crabmeat Dip
By Fresh2
Wonderful make-ahead dish - prepare and refrigerate until up to 2 days before cooking
- INGREDIENTS
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup sweet or mild onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup half and half or cream, plus a little more if needed
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Dash of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh snipped chives (optional)
- 1/2 - 3/4 lb lump, claw or back fin crab meat, picked over to remove any shell pieces
- 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Chicken Cordon Bleu
By Fresh2
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence, 2008
- 4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 4 thin slices prosciutto di Parma
- 1/2 pound Gruyere, grated
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
By Fresh2
Warm the butter, olive oil, onions, and curry powder in a large stockpot uncovered over low heat for 15 to 20 minut...
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 large)
- 2 tablespoons mild curry powder
- 5 pounds butternut squash (2 large)
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet apples, such as McIntosh (4 apples)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups good apple cider or juice
Shrimp and Grits from Crook's Corner
By Fresh2
Chef Bill Smith, Crook's Corner, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Southern Living APRIL 2004
- 2 cups water
- 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup regular grits
- 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 3 bacon slices
- 1 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- Lemon wedges
Irish Coffee
By Fresh2
by Jeffrey Morgenthaler This cocktail is always served in an Irish coffee cup, which is clear to show off the ligh...
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 cups strong hot coffee
- 3/4 cup Irish whiskey, such as Jameson
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Caramelized Maui onion dip
By Fresh2
Make at least an hour ahead of time and serve with maui chips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 Maui onions ( or other sweet onions), halved and thinly sliced (about 5 cups
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Mai Tai
By Fresh2
Mix the rums, Triple Sec, Amaretto, and lime juice in a 7 oz glass
- 2 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz Triple Sec orange liquerur
- 1/2 oz Amaretto
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Crushed Ice