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Broiled Chicken, Romaine, and Tomato Bruschetta
By west757
A deconstructed version of bruschetta that is easily a complete lunch item for company
- 1 (1/2-inch-thick) center slice from a round Italian loaf of bread
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 chicken cutlet (about 1/4 inch thick)
- 1 plum tomato, halved lengthwise
- 1/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence/em> or dried thyme
- 1/4 head romaine (quarter head lengthwise), tough outer leaves removed and root end kept intact
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, halved crosswise
Bosc Pears in Rose Wine with Persimmon Ice Cream
By west757
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 firm but ripe medium Bosc pears, peeled, halved, cored
- 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 1/3 cups semi-dry rose wine
- 1/4 cup wildflower honey
- Persimmon Ice Cream
Persimmon Ice Cream
By west757
A little black pepper heightens the subtle spiciness of the persimmons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup (scant) salt
- 8 large ripe Hachiya persimmons, halved, seeded
- 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
Harold's Pan-Roasted Chicken with Potato Gnocchi
By west757
During Season 1of Bravo's reality cooking show Top Chef, contestants were challenged to serve three plates of high-...
- 2 * 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 * 1 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast (about 10 ounces)
- 4 * 4 ounces fresh potato gnocchi
- 3 * 3 ounces (about 1 cup) hen-of-the-wood mushrooms , separated
- 1 * 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 * 1 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme
- * Salt and pepper
Apricot Vanilla Jam
By west757
In a nonreactive saucepan, toss the apricots with the sugar, scraped seeds from the vanilla bean, the pod and let s...
- 2 pounds skin-on apricots, pitted and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 2 Tbs lemon juice
Strawberry Souffle
By west757
1. Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes
- 5 egg whites
- Margarine or butter
- Sugar
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Strawberry or chocolate-flavored syrup
Dairy/Casein-Free Chewy Caramels
By west757
Line an 8x8x2-inch or 9x9x2-inch cake pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan
- 1 cup Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Spread
- 2 1/4 cups packed Brown Sugar
- 2 cups MimicCreme Unsweetened Vegan Cream (or use So Delicious Coconut Milk if tree nuts are on your no-no list)
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1/2 cup Lyle’s Golden Syrup
- 1 tsp. Pure Vanilla
"Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By west757
Low carb version of "Mashed Potatoes"
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Orange-Ginger Pork Medallions
By west757
These are a great source of lean protein!
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 2 tablespoons minced, peeled fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each), each cut crosswise into 6 slices
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Cocoa Nibs Rounds
By west757
With a tender, smooth flakiness, these cookies are the best qualities of shortbread and a sugar cookie put together
- 180 grams all-purpose flour, plus extra for work surface
- 9 grams cornstarch
- 150 grams unsalted butter
- 80 grams icing sugar
- Seeds scraped from half a vanilla bean
- 30 grams cocoa nibs, crushed