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Lentil Sausage Soup
By MystiQ
In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes
- 1 pound French green lentils (recommended: du Puy)
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for serving
- 4 cups diced yellow onions (3 large)
- 4 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only (2 leeks)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 large cloves)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 cups medium diced celery (8 stalks)
- 3 cups medium diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)
- 3 quarts Homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows, or canned broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 pound kielbasa, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced 1/3-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons dry red wine or red wine vinegar
- Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
- 3 (5-pound) chickens
- 3 large onions, unpeeled and quartered
- 6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
- 4 celery stalks with leaves, cut in thirds
- 4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in 1/2, optional
- 20 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 15 sprigs fresh thyme
- 20 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in 1/2 crosswise
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
Honey Mustard Cutlets
By MystiQ
Line a baking sheet with a wire rack
- 4 thin-cut boneless pork loin chops
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grainy Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons cider or wine vinegar
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade or apricot preserves
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Basil Mayonnaise
By MystiQ
Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel bla...
- 4 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup good olive oil
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Peanut Butter cups
By MystiQ
In a small glass bowl, heat half of the chocolate in the microwave for 30-60 seconds
- 16 oz semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped (or use chips)
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Cranberry-Orange Sauce
By MystiQ
In nonreactive 4-quart saucepan, mix cranberries, sugar, orange peel, water and lemon juice
- 1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
Grandma's Peach Cobbler
By MystiQ
Preheat oven to 375°F. Pour melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish
- 8 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- Juice from 1/2 small lemon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Chili
By MystiQ
Pat the brisket cubes dry with paper towels
- 5 pounds beef brisket, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 green peppers, seeded and diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups tomatoes, chopped with their liquid
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup strong coffee
- 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
- Sour cream
- Grated Cheddar
- Diced tomato
- Tortilla chips
- Guacamole (see recipe)
Scalloped Potatoes
By MystiQ
Directions: 1. In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour
- 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated cheese, to sprinkle on top
- paprika
Chocolate Rum Balls
By MystiQ
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix crushed cookies, 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and finely ground nuts
- 2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder (finest quality you can buy)
- 1 cup finely ground nuts (almonds or walnuts, per your preference)
- 3 Tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup flavorful rum
LIMONCELLO, HOMEMADE
By MystiQ
Use a vegetable peeler to remove lemon peels in strips
- 10 lemons
- 750 mL vodka (I used Svedka)
- 2 1/2 c. white sugar
- 3 c. water