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Quick-Pickled Cauliflower
By west757
A quick pickle of cauliflower, peppers, and golden raisins is a simple, ideally acidic counterpoint to a rich main ...
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 head cauliflower (about 1 lb.), cut into 1" florets
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 8 jarred pepperoncini peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp. black peppercorns
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped oregano
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped thyme
Mushroom Soup
By west757
Mike Ryan, sous chef at Elements restaurant in Princeton, New Jersey, may be a born-and-raised Jersey boy, but he's...
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, divided
- 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pounds cremini mushrooms, 1 pound finely chopped, pound sliced
- 3 large fingerling potatoes, finely chopped
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 dried bay leaf
- cup dry white wine
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Crusty bread for serving
- Fresh goat's-milk cheese (Che), for serving
Cuban Sandwiches
By west757
This delicious -- and simple to make -- Cuban sandwich is sure to become a family favorite
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Juice of 2 limes (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces Black Forest ham, thinly sliced (about 4 slices)
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese, thinly sliced (about 4 slices)
- 4 kosher dill pickles (about 4 ounces), thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 (6-inch) soft French or Cuban rolls, split
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Julia Child's Perfect Chocolate Mousse
By west757
David says, "My search for the perfect, most luscious and chocolaty mousse au chocolat brought me right back home t...
- 6 ounces (170g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 6 ounces (170g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup (60ml) dark-brewed coffee
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 2/3 cup (170g), plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) dark rum
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) water
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cheesy Baked Shells and Broccoli
By west757
Nice variation of the standard mac & cheese
- 3/4 pound medium pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups grated Cheddar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 16-ounce package frozen broccoli florets
Gnocchi with Sausage & Leek Ragu
By west757
An absolutely wonderful dish
- For the Sauce:
- 28 -oz. can whole peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage (about 2 links)
- 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large leek (white and light-green parts only), trimmed, halved lengthwise, rinsed well, and cut crosswise into thin half-moon slices (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh marjoram
- 1 tsp. minced garlic (about 1 medium clove)
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Potato Gnocchi:
- 2 lb. russet potatoes (about 4 medium), scrubbed
- 6-3/4 ounces (1-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour, more for kneading and rolling
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- For the Gnocchi:
- Kosher salt
- 1 recipe Potato Gnocchi
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
Udon Noodle Salad With Peanut Dressing and Citrus
By west757
1. To make the dressing, lightly caramelize garlic and ginger in the grapeseed oil
- For the peanut dressing:
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic, peeled and chopped finely
- 2 tablespoons ginger, peeled and chopped finely
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 cup soy sauce (Yamasa is preferred)
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 Thai chili
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 ounces udon noodles, blanched, rinsed, chilled
- 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar snap peas, blanched and cut on the bias
- 1/4 cup bean sprouts, cleaned
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- For the garnish:
- 1 lime, peeled, cut in segments and chopped
- 2 tablespoons micro cilantro (regular cilantro may be substituted)
- 1/4 cup cashews, toasted and chopped
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Fruit Cookies
By west757
My version of Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with an added bonus- dried mixed fruit
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup quick oats (not instant)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Tbs honey
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried fruit
- (I used King Arthur's Dried Mixed Fruit)
"Healthified" Monkey Bread
By west757
What is "Healthified"? We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes...
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cans (16.3 oz each) Pillsbury® Grands!® Homestyle refrigerated reduced-fat buttermilk biscuits
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 3/4 cup fat-free caramel topping
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Pumpkin Morning Cake
By west757
Geoffrey Zacharian, Chopped star and Culinary Consultant to the Borgata Casino in New Jersey, suggests the Pumpkin ...
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp clove
- 1/2 tsp all spice
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups pumpkin puree