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Easy Sole Meuniere
By west757
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 fresh sole fillets, 3 to 4 ounces each
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Sauteed Peas with Shallot and Mint
By west757
The addition of shallot and mint offers a subtle but welcome boost to the crisp, sweet flavor of frozen peas
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small shallot , minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
- 1 medium garlic clove , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 pound frozen baby peas (3 cups) (see note)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup minced fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
- Table salt and ground black pepper
Angel Hair Pasta with Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon & Tuna
By west757
This dish is built around the season's luscious offerings yet designed for speed
- Kosher salt
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes (about 1-1/2 lb.; a mix of colors, if possible)
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- One 6-oz. can light tuna in oil, drained and separated into chunks
- 2 Tbs. minced jarred pepperoncini (about 4 medium peppers, stemmed and seeded)
- 1 Tbs. lightly chopped capers
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp. packed, finely grated lemon zest
- 8 oz. dried angel hair pasta
- 3 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Paper Bag Apple Pie
By west757
The bakers at The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, have been featured on none other than Bobby Flay’s Thro...
- Crust
- 1 1/4 cups King Arthur Perfect Pastry Blend or King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- heaping 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
- Filling
- 3 1/2 to 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced; enough to make 8 cups sliced apples
- cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- teaspoon salt
- teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons boiled cider, optional but tasty
- 3 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or cup Pie Filling Enhancer
- Streusel topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) cold butter, cut into pats
Free-Form Pear Tarts with Almond & Cinnamon
By west757
A quick and easy dessert that is fancy enough for company
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (9-3/4-inch square), thawed overnight in the refrigerator
- Flour for dusting
- 2 Tbs. almond paste (from a can or tube)
- 4 tsp. sour cream
- 2 small firm-ripe pears (preferably Bartlett), peeled, cored, and cut into 12 wedges each
Broiled Salmon with a White Bean, Kale & Bacon Ragoût
By west757
High heat adds flavor fast to this salmon, which is drizzled with bacon fat, then seasoned
- 1/4 lb. thick-cut bacon (about 4 thick slices), cut crosswise into thin strips
- 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups packed thinly sliced kale leaves (stems removed)
- 1-1/2 cups homemade or low-salt canned chicken broth
- 15-1/2 oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed well and drained
- 1-1/2 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 uniform pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme
Glass Noodle Stir-Fry
By west757
Made from the starch of vegetables like mung beans, translucent glass noodles (a
- Four 1 3/4-ounce packages glass (cellophane) noodles
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
- 6 ounces sugar snap peas, cut into thin matchsticks (about 2 cups)
- 2 small carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow squash, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 small zucchini, cut into thin matchsticks
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Strip Steak With Rosemary and Garlic
By west757
Comes from Real Simple's article on club store buys
- 4 * 4 russet potatoes (2 pounds)
- 6 * 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 * 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 * 2 1-inch-thick strip steaks (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
- * kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup sour cream
Roasted Salmon with Tomato Jam
By west757
Chef Way: Maffeo’s noodle salad gets flavor from dried shrimp and a tomato jam made with fresh tomatoes and Tha...
- 4 ounces rice vermicelli
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 large jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Madras curry powder
- 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges, for serving
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
- 1 small onion, minced
- One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Four 6-ounce center-cut salmon fillets, with skin
Chantilly Potatoes with a Parmesan Crust
By west757
A simple preparation twist turns the dish into lovely company fare
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- Salt
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese