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Chowder Bake
By west757
Heat oven to 400° F. In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until almost crisp
- 6 strips bacon, diced
- 2 leeks (white and light green parts), chopped
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut into a 1/2-inch dice
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh (from 3 ears) or frozen
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound cod, skin removed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups oyster crackers
Stuffed Butterflied Pork Chops with Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
By west757
Butterflying the pork in this simple but tasty recipe allows you to flavor both the exterior and the interior
- 4 (6- to 8-oz.) boneless pork chops (1 inch thick)
- 4 slices fontina cheese (1/4 inch thick), about the size of pork chops
- 8 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Lemony Bread Crumbs
By west757
Michael Chiarello cooks these asparagus twice: The first time early in the grilling session; the second time right ...
- 1 pound thin asparagus
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs or panko or gluten free crumbs
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, can substitute vegan cheese if desired
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 12 thin slices of prosciutto
Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Fennel & Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing
By west757
The tart goat cheese dressing and crisp fennel elevate this simple tossed salad
- 2 oz. soft goat cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbs. mayonnaise
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbs. thinly sliced chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 lb. baby arugula leaves
- 1 large or 2 small bulbs fennel, stalks trimmed, outer layer removed, and cored
- 1 pint various heirloom cherry tomatoes, cut in half (or substitute 3 medium heirloom tomatoes cut into bite-size pieces, about 2 cups)
Beehive Smoked-Trout Rillettes
By west757
Chef Gordon Ramsay made a similar preparation on his show "The F Word"
- 1 boned smoked trout (about 6 oz.)
- 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- 1 tablespoon packed parsley sprigs, rinsed
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Baked Cheddar Grits with Bacon
By west757
Whipped egg whites lighten the grits, giving them a soufflé-like texture
- 1 cup hominy grits (not instant or quick), such as Quaker Old Fashioned
- 1-1/2 cups grated sharp or extra-sharp white Cheddar (about 5 oz.)
- 1 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium clove garlic
- 6 strips bacon (about 6 oz.), cooked until crisp and chopped into small bits
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Blueberry Peach Crumble
By west757
FOR THE TOPPING: In a large bowl place the flour, sugar and salt
- For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cups sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- For the Fruit:
- 6 ripe peaches, peeled, stones removed, and thickly sliced
- 1 pint (2 cups) blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Boston Lettuce Wedges with Mimosa Vinaigrette
By west757
Put the egg in a small saucepan and cover with cold water
- 1 large egg
- 3 small heads Boston lettuce
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1-1/2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped shallot
- Tip: An older egg will be easier to peel.
Peach Cobbler
By west757
The iconic summer dessert-my family loves it
- 8 peaches (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- vanilla ice cream, for serving
Apple Butter-Banana Bread
By west757
A new twist on traditional banana bread
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 slightly beaten eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (2 small)
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1/4 cup canola or cooking oil