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Buttermilk Scones
By Bellacucinam
Preheat oven to 400°F. In large bowl mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar & salt
- 1/2 c raisins
- 3/4 c buttermilk
- 1 tbsp baking powder, heaping
- 1/2 c white sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 c margarine or butter
- 2 c flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chocolate Chip Cookies - Puffy
By Bellacucinam
Heat oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Herbed Quinoa
By Bellacucinam
For the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, add the chicken stock, lemon juice and quinoa
- Dressing:
- 2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Steak, Cowboy w/Chimichurri
By Bellacucinam
1 Prepare the chimichurri sauce/marinade
- Steak
- 1 2-lb "Cowboy Steak" (frenched beef rib steak)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chimichurri
- 1 1/2 cups firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, trimmed of thick stems
- 4-6 garlic cloves
- 3 Tbsps fresh oregano leaves
- 3 Tbsp red or white wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Tabbouleh - Ina
By Bellacucinam
Place the bulgur in a large bowl, pour in the boiling water, and add the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoon...
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (1 bunch)
- 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (1 bunch)
- 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (1 bunch)
- 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound feta cheese
- 4 pita breads, cut in half
Watermelon Gazpacho
By Bellacucinam
1.Combine 5 cups watermelon and the cranberry juice in the jar of a blender, and puree until mixture is smooth
- 5 cups peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped watermelon, plus 1 cup finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
- 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1 pepper)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- Juice of 1 lime (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, minced
Asparagus Bisque Soup with Dill
By Bellacucinam
Peel asparagus and chop in 1 inch pieces - should have 4 cups
- 1 1/4 lb Asparagus
- 2 medium leeks
- 1 large fennel bulb
- zest and juice 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons arborio rice
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup chopped dill
- white pepper
- cayenne
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
Turkey Pancetta Meatloaf
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
White Bolognese - Lidia
By Bellacucinam
Mince vegetable in food processor until finely chopped paste
- 3 pounds of pork, veal and beef
- 2 medium onions
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium celery
- 1/3 cup EVOO
- 2 tablespoons butter
- kosher salt
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 6-8 cups hot stock
- 2 bay leaves
Vegetarian Meatloaf - Giada
By Bellacucinam
For the Checca Sauce: Combine the cherry tomatoes, scallions, garlic, basil, and oil in a processor
- Checca Sauce:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups, or 12 ounces), halved
- 3 scallions (white and pale green parts only), coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Lentil Loaf:
- 3/4 cup lentils (about 5 ounces)
- 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked short-grain brown rice, rinsed well
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 celery rib, sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 10 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves (about 4 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups cubed whole milk mozzarella cheese, divided (about 8 ounces total)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tomato, sliced