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Foolproof Vinaigrette
By GratefulSea
The problem with most vinaigrettes is that they don't stay together
- 1 1 1 Tablespoon wine vinegar (red, white, or champagne) *
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 teaspoons very finely minced shallots * *
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon regular or light mayonnaise * * *
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- ground black pepper
- 3 3 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil * * * *
- to to of wine vinegar contributes a different (but delicious) flavor to this recipe. Pay more attention to the quality of the vinegar (only the best will do in this simple dressing) than the type of vinegar.
- to mayonnaise is the emulsifier in this recipe and it’s fine to use either regular or light mayonnaise. We don’t recommend non-fat mayonnaise in any recipe.
- The flavor of good extra-virgin olive oil is essential in this vinaigrette; don’t use anything else.
Carrot Puree with Hazelnut Tapenade
By GratefulSea
We didn't dislike the recipe but (1) thought it was too much work for something we didn't like more than simple car...
- 1 pound carrots (5-6 medium), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted (see Tip)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped green olives
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mini Potato Dauphinoise
By GratefulSea
Use a deep 12 hole Muffin tin or 2 x 4 hole Yorkshire pudding tins
- 6 large cooked potatoes, sliced thinly
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed
- 5 fluid ounces creme fraiche or 5 fluid ounces sour cream
- 2 -4 ounces grated emmenthaler, swiss, or cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces butter
- freshly grated nutmeg
- salt
- pepper
Best Oven-Fried Chicken
By GratefulSea
I doubled both the buttermilk (so it would cover all the chicken), seasonings, and bread mixture
- 10 chicken tenderloins, or 6-8 slices of scallopine
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- Spice Mixture
- 1 Tablespoon salt (it won't taste salty)
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (may sub. regular)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Roasted Plum Tomatoes
By GratefulSea
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 2 plum tomatoes (1 per person), halved lengthwise
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Ultimate Barbeque Chicken
By GratefulSea
This is a FANTASTIC Tyler Florence recipe that uses both a grill and oven to make delicious barbeque chicken indoor...
- FOR THE BRINE
- 2 quarts water
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed with the side of a large knife
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 chicken legs and thighs, still connected, bone in, skin on, about 10 ounces each
- FOR THE SAUCE
- 1 slice bacon
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 Tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika if available
- Freshly ground black pepper
Picnic Oven-Fried Chicken
By GratefulSea
1. Whisk buttermilk, mustard, garlic and hot sauce in a shallow glass dish until well blended
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as
- 2 1/2-3 pounds chicken legs, skin removed, trimmed and cut into thighs and drumsticks
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- olive oil cooking spray
Dulce's Waffles
By GratefulSea
Preheat waffle iron. Using a hand mixer, mix all ingredients until just smooth (a few lumps are okay)
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Cups all purpose flour
- 1-3/4 Cups milk
- 1/2 Cups oil
- 1 tbs sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbs cinnamon
Butternut Squash Soup
By GratefulSea
This simple, creamy (but not cream-laden) butternut squash soup gets greater depth of flavor from sherry that is st...
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4-1/2 cups peeled butternut squash in 2-inch cubes (about 2 squashes)
- 4-1/2 cups water
- 1 cup well-flavored chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup medium-dry sherry
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Easy Peach Cobbler
By GratefulSea
Melt butter in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 * 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 * 2 cups sugar, divided
- 1 * 1 tablespoon baking powder
- * Pinch of salt
- 1 * 1 cup milk
- 4 * 4 cups fresh peach slices
- 1 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- * Ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)