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Hot Corn Dip
By caligma
Recipe from the Wine Country Inn Napa Valley
- 2 Tbs. Butter
- 3 1/2 cups fresh corn
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow or red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion including white part
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped Ortega Chilies
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup mayo
- 8 oz. jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
Orzo with Smokey Tomato Vinaigrette
By caligma
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 pound (2 dry pints) cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon smoked salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
Lemon Fusilli with Arugula
By caligma
2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 lemons
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch broccoli
- 1 pound dried fusilli pasta
- 1/2 pound baby arugula (or 2 bunches of common arugula, leaves cut in thirds)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Lobster Cobb Salad Rolls
By caligma
2005, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 5 tablespoons good olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ripe Hass avocados
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 bunch arugula, washed and spun dry
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat, cut in 3/4-inch dice
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half or quarters
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound lean bacon, fried and crumbled
- 3/4 cup crumbled English Stilton, or other crumbly blue cheese
- 8 hot dog rolls
Avocado Cilantro Crema
By caligma
Great for fish tacos, dip for tortilla chips Shrimp sauce, great on grilled Shrimp
- TIP:
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 green onion
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar (can also use honey)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp. white vinegar
- 1 large avocado, pitted , cubed (if small, use two)
- juice of one large lime
- salt and pepper.
- 1 . Combine the first 4 ingredients in a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped.
- 2 . Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
- 3 . Adjust seasonings to taste-add more sugar, lime juice, salt or pepper to change the taste.
- Apple cider vinegar will keep avocado from turning dark.
- Use apple cider when making guacomole..it will stay green, longer.
Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
By caligma
Copyright 2010, Amelia Durand, All Rights Reserved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound sausage, such as kielbasa or andouille, sliced
- 1 pound smoked ham, cubed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 green bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 cup seeded and diced tomato
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced OR 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoons diced fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon diced fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 3 cups long-grain rice, rinsed
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 to 8 dashes hot sauce, optional (recommended: Tabasco)
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions, divided
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 pound medium shrimp, deveined (20 to 24 count)
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Sauteed Apples and Caramellized Pecans
By caligma
Make ahead holiday Hors D'Oeurves or great hostess gifts
- 1 Whole Brie or Camembert
- 1 Tart Apple, like granny smith or fuji, peeled and sliced
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- Brown sugar, a sprinkle or if you like it sweeter, add more.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper, optional and to taste
- Caramelized Pecans, found at Trader Joe's
- Puff pastry sheet
- Egg Wash
Chocolate Rice Pudding
By caligma
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008
- 5 cups whole milk
- 2/3 cup Arborio rice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest (from 1 medium orange)
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons orange liqueur
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Vodka Mojito
By caligma
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 1/2 cups mint simple syrup, recipe follows
- 1 cup vodka, chilled
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 large limes)
- 1 cup club soda, chilled
- Ice
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 packed cup fresh mint leaves
New Potato Salad
By caligma
2005, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 3 pounds small red potatoes
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup good mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk, milk, or white wine
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion