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Trout, Pan Fried
By Bellacucinam
In a wide flat dish, combine the bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, zest of 1 lemon and sal...
- 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 lemons, juiced and 1 lemon, zested and reserved
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 4 (10 to 12-ounce) trout, boned, belly flap removed, rinsed and patted dry, heads and tails left on
- Extra-virgin olive oi
Bulgar Veggie Burger w/Lime Mayo
By Bellacucinam
Cook half of onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt in oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionall...
- 1/2 cup chopped onion, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus additional for brushing
- 1/2 cup bulgur
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3/4 cup walnuts (2 1/2 ounces)
- 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro sprigs
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 4 slices multi-grain bread,toasted
Beef and Guiness Stew
By Bellacucinam
Trim the meat of any fat or gristle, and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 pounds stewing beef
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne
- 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree, dissolved in 4 tablespoons water
- 1 1/4 cups Guinness
- 1 oz chocolate
- 2 cups largely diced carrots
- Sprig of fresh thyme
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Bacon Braised String Beans
By Bellacucinam
Coat a large straight sided skillet lightly with olive oil
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound slab bacon, skin removed and cut into lardons
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 pound button mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound string beans, stems removed
- 1 cup chicken stock
Meatballs, Mediterranean Spiced
By Bellacucinam
Meatballs: Add together all ingredients and mix well
- Meatballs
- 2 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 5 teaspoons cumin
- 3 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 ground cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sauce
- 1 onions grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large can tomato
Fresh Corn Cornbread
By Bellacucinam
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 9x9x2-inch metal baking pan
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 ears)
Chicken, Artichole and Bean Stew
By Bellacucinam
In a heavy 5 or 6 quart saucepan, add the pancetta and cook, stirring frequently, until brown and crispy, about 6 t...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (4-ounce) piece pancetta, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, halved
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 2 (14-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 packed cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 skinless chicken breasts with rib meat (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
- 12 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Vegetable Pho
By Bellacucinam
1. To make Broth: Place all ingredients in large pot with 8 cups water
- Broth
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 large shallots, sliced (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 3 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 12 1/4-inch-thick coins fresh ginger
- 1 Tbs. brown sugar
- 1 Tbs. rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 5 –6 fresh basil stems, leaves reserved for soup
- 5 –6 cilantro stems, leaves reserved for soup
- Pho
- 1 8-oz. pkg. rice noodles
- 1 8-oz. pkg. Asian-flavor baked tofu, thinly sliced
- 2 cups soybean sprouts
- 2 cups watercress
- 4 green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Blueberry Honey Coffee Cake
By Bellacucinam
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Blueberry Topping
- 2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Blueberry Cake
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Creme Fraiche
By Bellacucinam
Combine the buttermilk and cream in a saucepan and heat only to tepid (not more than 85 degrees on an instant readi...
- 2 cups heavy or whipping cream, not ultra pasturized
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk