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Peppers, Stuffed
By Bellacucinam
n a saute pan over medium-high heat add the oil
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 20 Anaheim or Poblano peppers, cut in 1/2, seeds removed
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
By Bellacucinam
Bring the stock to the boil over medium heat in a soup pot
- 1 quart chicken stock, recipe follows
- 1 stalk lemon grass, white part only, cracked open with the flat side of a knife
- 3 kaffir lime leaves, fresh or dried, hand torn
- 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 small Thai chilies, halved lengthwise
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 (13-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) can straw mushrooms, rinsed
- 4 limes, juiced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Ham and Cheese Spread
By Bellacucinam
Pulse ham in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a bowl
- 1/2 lb sliced good-quality cooked smoked ham
- 1 1/2 oz finely shredded Gruyère (1/2 cup)
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 rounded tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 4 cornichons (French sour gherkins), finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Potato Leek, Roasted - Ina
By Bellacucinam
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 4 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts, cleaned of all sand (4 leeks)
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups baby arugula, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, plus extra for serving
- 6 to 7 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces creme fraiche
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
- Crispy Shallots, recipe follows, optional
Beef Stroganoff
By Bellacucinam
Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and whisk in butter make a roux
- 3 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 lb of filet mignon or beef tenderloin cut in 1 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup shallots sliced thin
- 3/4 lb cremini mushrooms trimed and quartered
- 3 tablespoons sour cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- egg noodles
Tomato, Chlled w/ Tarragon
By Bellacucinam
Working in a blender in 2 batches, puree the tomatoes with the vegetable broth, olive oil, tomato paste, red wine v...
- 4 pounds tomatoes, quartered and seeded
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped tarragon, plus tarragon leaves for garnish
Shrimp with Lime, Feta & Mint
By Bellacucinam
Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill to high
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 2 Tbs. good olive oil
- 2 Tbs. flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Kosher salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 Tbs. fresh mint leaves, chiffonade
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Chive Risotto Cakes
By Bellacucinam
Bring a large (4-quart) pot of water to a boil over medium-low heat and add 1/2 tablespoon salt and the Arborio ric...
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1 1/2 cups grated Italian fontina cheese (5 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup panko (Japanese dried bread flakes)
- Good olive oil
Paella, Emeril
By Bellacucinam
Sprinkle chicken pieces evenly with salt and 18 turns of pepper
- 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into small pieces (about 12)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 3/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 6 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups chopped andouille sausage
- 3 cups uncooked rice
- 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 9 bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons Creole seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 6 cups white chicken stock
- 3 small (1 to 1 1/4 pounds each) lobsters, lightly steamed, cut into serving pieces
- 36 scrubbed littleneck clams
- 36 mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 18 medium shrimp in their shells (about 3/4 pound)
Granola Bars
By Bellacucinam
Butter a 9 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 ounce unsalted butter, plus extra for pan
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 1/2 ounces chopped dried fruit, any combination of apricots, cherries or blueberries