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Creamy Horseradish Dressing
By Bellacucinam
combine all
- 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup drained bottled horseradish
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive or other oil
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
Crisp Tomato, Zuchini and Eggplant Gratin
By Bellacucinam
1.Preheat the oven to 400°
- 1/2 medium eggplant, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
- 1 medium zucchini or yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- Kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or mashed
- One 14-ounce loaf rustic white bread, crusts removed and bread sliced 1/2 inch thick
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup torn basil leaves
- 3 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
Caper Lemon Sauce
By Bellacucinam
For the Creamy Caper and Lemon Sauce: Combine the mascarpone and mayonnaise in a medium bowl
- 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup capers, drained and chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Zucchini Carpaccio
By Bellacucinam
Using a mandolin or a very sharp knife, slice zucchini into very thin rounds
- 2 medium zucchini
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 leek, white part only, sliced thinly
- 1/4 pound piece Parmesan
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Roasted Red Pepper w/Tonnato Spread
By Bellacucinam
1.Light a grill or preheat the broiler
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Two 6-ounce cans Italian tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons small capers, drained
- 16 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Crusty bread, for serving
Shrimp, Summer Chopped Salad
By Bellacucinam
For the salad : Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill
- Salad
- Olive oil for drizzling
- 1 head romaine lettuce, cut lengthwise into quarters
- 1 ear of corn, husk and silk removed
- 2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise
- 6 colossal or 12 extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 head butter lettuce, torn
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups store-bought tortilla strips, such as Mission Restaurant Style
Sausage and Fennel Sauce
By Bellacucinam
1.Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, finely chopped
- 1 small celery rib, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped sage
- One 35-ounce can peeled Italian tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 pound Italian sweet sausage, pricked with a fork
- 1 large fennel bulb (1 1/2 pounds)--halved lengthwise, cored and sliced crosswise, fronds chopped
- 1 pound penne
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
Remoulade, Louisana Style
By Bellacucinam
Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process for 30 seconds
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 3 tablespoons Creole whole-grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley leves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Stuffed Shells w/Crispy Pancetta and Spinach
By Bellacucinam
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Sauce:
- 1 (12-ounce) package jumbo shells pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound thick-cut pancetta, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 pounds frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta
- 1 cup grated asiago cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup cream
- 2 cups grated asiago cheese, plus 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chicken Tenders, Spicy w/Honey Dijon dip
By Bellacucinam
Put an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Honey-Mustard:
- Ingredients
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup Dijon or whole-grain mustard
- Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, halved lengthwise
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Kosher salt