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Quick Skillet Mac and Cheese
By akakeno
Position a rack about 4 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler on high
- Kosher salt
- 12 oz. dried spiral pasta, such as cavatappi, rotini, or double elbows
- 3 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-fat (2%) milk
- 4 oz. grated Emmentaler (1-1/4 cups)
- 4 oz. grated Gruyère (1-1/4 cups)
- 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 oz. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (3 cups)
Broccoli & Shiitake Stir-Fry with Black Bean Sauce
By akakeno
Drain the mushrooms, reserving 2/3 cup of the soaking liquid
- 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, reconstituted in 1 cup boiling water for 20 minutes
- 1/4 cup black bean garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee brand)
- 2 Tbs. Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) or dry sherry
- 1 Tbs. cornstarch
- 2 tsp. Asian chile sauce or paste
- 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 4 tsp. minced fresh ginger
- 2 lb. broccoli, crowns cut into florets, stems peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted cashews, coarsely chopped
Quinoa and Avocado Salad with Dried Fruit, Toasted Almonds, and Lemon-Cumin Vinaigrette
By akakeno
In a medium bowl, soak the raisins and apricots in hot water for 5 minutes
- 3 Tbs. raisins (preferably a mix of dark and golden)
- 2 Tbs. dried apricots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red or white quinoa, rinsed well
- Kosher salt
- 1 large lemon
- 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. sweet paprika
- 2 medium firm-ripe avocados (6 to 7 oz. each), pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 medium scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- 2 to 3 Tbs. coarsely chopped toasted almonds
- Freshly ground black pepper
Smoky Scalloped Potatoes
By akakeno
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1 to 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Holy Haluski
By akakeno
Polish cabbage-noodle dish
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 lb. thinly sliced pancetta, diced
- 2 large onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 med. head cabbage, cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 cup carrots, cut in 1/4 inch julienne
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh Thyme
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 tsps. ground black pepper
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles
- 3 Tbs. minced garlic
- 3 Tbs. capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup green peas
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- 2 Tbs. chopped parsley
Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart
By akakeno
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (14 crackers)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 extra-large egg yolks
- 1 package (2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
- 1 ripe banana, finely mashed
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- For the decoration:
- 1 cup (1/2 pint) cold heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Orange zest, optional
Phyllo Samosas
By akakeno
Indian Samosas wrapped in Phyllo
- 1 1/2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 large onion, chopped (2 3/4 cups)
- 1 tsp. garam masala
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1 tsp. coriander seeds
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 12 (17x12-inch) sheets of phyllo, thawed
- 3/4 stick butter, melted
Spicy Garlic Rosemary Shrimp
By akakeno
1. To a large skillet, add oil and garlic and cook over med
- 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled/deveined
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbs. mince rosemary leaves
- 1 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon juice
Scalloped Potatoes
By akakeno
Classic
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; more for the baking dish
- 1-3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1-3/4 cups whole milk
- 4 medium cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3-1/2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes (8 to 10 large), peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
By akakeno
Place cauliflower in a 4-qt
- 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
- 2 celery ribs
- 2 large carrots
- 1 large green pepper
- 1 small sweet red pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups half-and-half cream