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Banana Pudding
By Bellacucinam
In a bowl, combine the sugar, salt, and flour; stir to blend
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk, low fat or whole
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- vanilla or chocolate wafer cookies
- 3 to 4 bananas, ripe but firm
- sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping
- banana slices for garnish
- mint sprigs, optional
Oatmeal Raisin Scone
By Bellacucinam
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven
- Egg Wash:
- 3/4 cups (245 grams) all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup (60 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) dried cranberries or cherries (raisins or currants)
- Zest of one lemon or orange (outer skin of lemon or orange)
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
Marinara Sauce
By Bellacucinam
In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 small onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 dried bay leaves
Crab, Cajun stuffed Pepperoncini
By Bellacucinam
Cut the stem end off the pepperoncini and carefully scrape out the seeds
- 36 pepperoncini
- 1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 ounces crab claw meat, shredded
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves
Noodles, Peanut Sesame
By Bellacucinam
Make dressing: Purée dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a large bo...
- For peanut dressing
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 medium garlic clove, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- For noodle salad
- 3/4 lb dried linguine fini or spaghetti
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Bolognese Sauce
By Bellacucinam
Directions: Cook onions, celery, carrot, and garlic in oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirri...
- Ingredients:
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 4 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound pancetta or slab bacon, ground by butcher or thinly sliced and pulsed in food processor until finely chopped
- 2 pound ground veal, pork and beef mix
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomato
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, if needed
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Lasagna, Meaty Mushroom
By Bellacucinam
Put an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Sauce:
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups warm whole milk
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 8 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more, as needed
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more, as needed
- Filling:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds assorted mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake and button, quartered
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 9 spinach-flavored or plain lasagna noodles
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Eggs Flamenco
By Bellacucinam
Special Equipment: 4 (6-inch wide) flat ovenproof dishes such as terra cotta cazuelas Coat a saucepan with olive...
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- Kosher salt
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
- 1 cup (1/2-inch) diced Spanish chorizo
- 1 teaspoon pimenton
- 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped with their juice or passed through a food mill
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup finely grated aged manchego
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Ice Cream, Espresso
By Bellacucinam
Heat the half-and-half until it forms bubbles around the edge of the pan and steam starts to rise
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 6 extra-large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup sugar
- Pinch salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons ground espresso coffee beans, regular or decaffeinated
- 1 tablespoon Kahlua liqueur
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) chocolate-covered espresso beans, chopped
Couscous with Zuccini and Fresh Herbs
By Bellacucinam
Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a saute pan
- 1 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock or canned broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 zucchini, large dice
- 1 1/2 cups couscous (10 ounces)
- 1 cup chopped basil leaves
- 1 cup chopped parsley leaves