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Eggplant Parmigiana
By draingal
For the sauce: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil
- The Sauce:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and pressed or grated
- 3 medium yellow onions, peeled, halved and cut into thin slices
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Three 28-ounce cans whole San Marzano plum tomatoes
- The Eggplant:
- 2 medium eggplants (about 2 1/2 pounds total), washed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 5 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Vegetable oil, for frying, as needed (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
- 1 1/2 pounds mozzarella, cut into thin slices (or torn into thick slices)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup grated provolone
Soup Nazi’s Seafood Bisque
By draingal
Combine the white wine, bay leaf, onion, garlic and celery in a large stock pot over medium heat
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 lobster, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
- 12 medium-size shrimps, in shell
- 24 mussels, well scrubbed
- 12 sea scallops
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup fresh spinach, well rinsed and chopped
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Houlihan’s Baked Potato Soup
By draingal
Sauté onions in melted butter for 10 minutes in large kettle
- 2 cups potatoes, diced but unpeeled
- 1/4 lb. butter
- 2 cups finely diced yellow onions
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 quart warm water
- 1/4 cup chicken bouillon
- 1 cup potato flakes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried basil to taste.
Grated Carrot and Raisin Salad
By draingal
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and ginger
- 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbs. apple-cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/3 cup pistachios, toasted
- 1/4 cup golden and/or black raisins
- 1 red Fresno chile, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 Tbs. ground sumac
- 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup
By draingal
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; add dried mushrooms
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Green Goddess Dressing
By draingal
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 pounds large shrimp (14 to16 shrimp per pound)
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup good mayonnaise
- 1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions)
- 1 cup chopped basil leaves (18 to 20 leaves)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 stalks celery, cut into sticks
Italian Herb Dressing
By draingal
In jar, combine all ingredients; cover and shake vigorously
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves,
- 1/3 cup Heinz Gourmet Wine crushed
- Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves.
- 1 clove garlic, split crushed
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Italian White Peach Tart
By draingal
Preheat the oven to 375° and position a rack in the lower third of the oven
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons peach preserves
- 3 to 4 firm white peaches, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Coconut Pie
By draingal
Combine milk, sugar, biscuit mix, eggs, margerine and vanilla in blender
- 2 cups milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup marg., 1 cup coconut, 1/2 biscuit mix, 4 eggs, 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Vegetarian Chili
By draingal
In a large pot, heat the olive oil
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans
- 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained
- 1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn
- 3 (28 oz.) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
- 2 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chili peppers, drained
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 green bell peppers, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 tbsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. pepper