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Greek Meatballs
By Bellacucinam
Dunk bread quickly in milk and press the liquid out to dampen the bread
- 3 slices white bread with crust
- 1 cup milk
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup finely chopped oregano
- 2 finely chopped tablespoons mint
- 2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Flour, for dusting
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cornbread, Roasted Vegetable
By Bellacucinam
Spray loaf pan and preheat oven to 400
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 14 oz can chopped roasted red pepper
- 4 sundried tomatoes
- 3/4 cup briled, marinated eggplant
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
Black Eyed Pea Salad
By Bellacucinam
In a saucepan, cover the black-eyed peas with water and bring to a boil
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
- Salt
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 large celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 4 large scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Tabasco Sauce, for seasoning
Marinara
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
Zucchini Muffins
By Bellacucinam
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, packed
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Basmati Rice
By Bellacucinam
Rinse rice in several changes of cold water until water runs clear
- 2 cups basmati rice (14 oz)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 1/3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Meatballs, Ultimate
By Bellacucinam
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup milk
- 4 thick slices firm white bread, crust removed
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mexican Tortilla Soup
By Bellacucinam
Place a stockpot over medium heat and coat with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium white onions, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
- 3 ripe medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 quart chicken stock, recipe follows
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Canola oil, for pan-frying
- 8 corn tortillas, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1 cup shredded Jack cheese, optional
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut in wedges, for serving
Shrimp and Snow Pea Salad
By Bellacucinam
Bring a large saucepan of water with a steamer basket to a boil
- 12 ounces snow peas
- 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced into half-moons
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Rice Noodle Salad, Vietnamese
By Bellacucinam
Soak noodles in hot water 10 minutes, then drain in a large sieve
- 8 oz thin rice noodles
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 carrot, coarsely shredded
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 cup loosely packed mixed fresh mint, and/or basil leaves, torn if large
- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts