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Lemon Blueberry Muffins
By Bellacucinam
Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 1 cup blueberries
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Turkey Meatloaf wrapped in Pancetta
By Bellacucinam
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated Romano
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground turkey, preferably dark meat
- 10 ounces sliced pancetta, about 10 slices
- 3 cups arugula, about 3 ounces
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 to 6 Italian rolls
Mustard Roasted Red Snapper
By Bellacucinam
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 4 (8-ounce) fish fillets such as red snapper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces creme fraiche
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons drained capers
Green Beans, Roasted w/Shallots and Hazelnuts
By Bellacucinam
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 shallots, thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Cauliflower, Turmeric Roaste
By Bellacucinam
Preheat the oven to 400°
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- One 3-pound head of cauliflower, cored and separated into 1-inch florets
- Salt
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced and separated into rings
- 4 kumquats, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
By Bellacucinam
Cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalks, leaving an inch or two of stalk attached to the florets, discarding...
- 4 to 5 pounds broccoli
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- Good olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves (about 12 leaves
Scaffata
By Bellacucinam
In a large, heavy casserole with a tight-fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped scallions (white and tender parts; about 6 scallions)
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 2-1/2 pounds fresh peas in the pod, shelled
- 1-1/4 pounds fresh fava beans in the pod, shelled, blanched, and peeled
- 1 cup finely diced zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon peperoncino (crushed red pepper)
- Salt
- 2 cups thinly shredded romaine leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh mint leaves
Vietnamese Beef Stew with Star Anise and Basil
By Bellacucinam
Mix paprika, five spice sugar, salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon of mild paprika
- 2 teaspoons of chinese five spice powder
- 1 tablespoon raw sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
- 3 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/3 cup tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 6-8 pieces of lemon grass lightly crushed
- 1-2 serrano chilis chopped
- 3-4 whole star anise lightly toasted
- 1/2 pound carrots 1/2 inch rounds
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Popovers
By Bellacucinam
1.Preheat oven to 210C (425F)
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk, at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Moussaka
By Bellacucinam
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- Ingredients:
- •5-6 medium Globe eggplants (about 5-6 pounds)
- •sea salt
- •olive oil
- •4 medium onions, chopped
- •2 1/2 pounds of ground beef (or lamb)
- •3 cups of chopped ripe tomatoes with juice (or canned tomatoes)
- •3 cloves of garlic, minced
- •6-8 whole cloves
- •1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or a small stick (break off around 1 inch long)
- •1/8 teaspoon of ground allspice
- •2 bay leaves
- •1 cup of grated kefalotyri cheese (or pecorino or parmigiano reggiano)
- •1 cup of breadcrumbs
- •1/2 cup of dry red wine
- •3 tablespoons of tomato paste
- •freshly ground pepper
- •béchamel with cheese* or 6 cups of basic béchamel**