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Sinful Spuds
By ajiann
The combination of feta, olives, and pine nuts nestled in a potato is divine
Crispy Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom and Cheese Sandwiches
By ajiann
Directions Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large eggs, beaten, at room temperature
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Four 1/2-inch-thick eggplant slices (1/2 a medium eggplant)
- Four 4-inch diameter portobello mushrooms, stemmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, optional
- Four 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick slices country wheat bread, toasted or grilled
- 3/4 cup jarred tomato-basil sauce, such as Giada De Laurentiis for Target
- 8 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
- 2 cups arugula
Mango and Rose Water Sorbet
By ajiann
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lime zest over medium heat
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 lime, zest finely grated
- 3 ripe mangos, cut into chunks and frozen (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1/2 cup crisp white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- 1 teaspoon rose water (or orange blossom water)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Steamed Ginger Sole with Lemon-Cucumber Carpaccio
By ajiann
Prepare a large steamer basket (or several smaller baskets, stacked) over a wok filled with simmering water and bla...
- 1 tablespoon black lychee tea
- 4 6-8 ounce pieces grey sole
- 4 slices peeled ginger, julienne
- 3 lemons, 2 zested and juiced, 1 thinly sliced
- 1 large English cucumber, very thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil, heated to almost smoking
- Banana leaf or romaine for lining steamers
- Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
Bourbon Bacon Apple Tarts
By ajiann
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Candied Bacon:
- 4 slices bacon
- 3 tablespoons raw sugar
- Tarts:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon, plus 1 tablespoon
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Pinch salt
- 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Bacon Bourbon Brussels Sprout Skewers
By ajiann
Directions Special equipment: fifteen 8-inch bamboo skewers Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 2/3 cup bourbon
- 1 pound slab bacon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 15 small Brussels sprouts, trimmed (about 1/2 pound)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Mango and Rose Water Sorbet
By ajiann
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lime zest over medium heat
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 lime, zest finely grated
- 3 ripe mangos, cut into chunks and frozen (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1/2 cup crisp white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- 1 teaspoon rose water (or orange blossom water)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Shrimp Burgers with Old Bay Mayo
By ajiann
Directions For the shrimp burgers: Coarsely chop half of the shrimp
- 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 4 brioche buns, halved and lightly toasted
- Avocado slices, for topping
- Lettuce leaves, for topping
- Tomato slices, for topping
ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH OLIVES AND ROSEMARY
By ajiann
ROSTO-HOIRINO ME ELLIES & DENDROLIVANO (ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH OLIVES AND ROSEMARY)
- 3 lb pork loin
- 1 handful of pitted kalamata olives
- 2 yellow onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 cup red wine
- 4 pounds freshly grated tomatoes or 1 can diced tomato
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 teaspoons oregano divided
- Salt and Pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Twine to tress pork loin
Rum Raisin Tiramisu
By ajiann
Place the raisins and 2 tablespoons of rum in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the microwave on high f...
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup Mount Gay dark rum, divided, plus 2 tablespoons
- 6 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 16 to 18 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, divided (2 oranges)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons good vanilla extract
- Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean
- 24 to 30 Italian ladyfingers, or savoiardi
- Semisweet chocolate, shaved