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Alan's Apple-Cranberry Pie
By ClaudiaJan
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 portions Alan's Pie Pastry (recipe below), or 2 rolled refrigerated piecrusts
- 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 recipe Pastry Cream (recipe below)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream
Fennel-Stuffed Rainbow Trout with Brown Butter and Dandelion Green
By ClaudiaJan
add to recipe box Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium high (400°F to 475°F)
- 7 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more for brushing
- 1 medium (about 10 oz.) fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced lengthwise, preferably on a mandoline
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced, preferably on a mandoline
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tsp. whole-grain mustard
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 10- to 11-oz. whole rainbow trout, scaled, gutted, and boned, heads and tails intact
- 1 large lemon, cut into 12 thin slices
- Cooking spray
- 6 oz. (about 1 bunch) scallions, trimmed
- 2 leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and cleaned
- 4 oz. dandelion greens
- 4 oz. (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large)
Beef Stroganoff
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Slice beef into 2-inch-long strips, each about 1 inch wide and 1/4 inch thick
- 1 pound beef tenderloin
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound white mushrooms, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 cup reduced-sodium canned beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Chopped fresh dill, for garnish
Garlicky Creamed Corn and Spinach
By ClaudiaJan
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ears corn, kernels scraped from cob
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
- 2 bundles fresh farm spinach, about 1/2 pound trimmed weight, chopped
SUMMER WHITE BEAN SALAD
By ClaudiaJan
Rinse and drain beans well
- 2 – 15 oz. cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 c. cauliflower florets in bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 c. + 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1 c. diced red onion
- 1 c. diced celery
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1/3 c. white wine vinegar
- 1/2 c. roughly chopped kalamata olives
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (keep a few leaves whole)
- 6 leaves fresh sage, keep 2 or 3 whole, chop the others finely
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Scones with Pears, Irish Cheddar, and Honey
By ClaudiaJan
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 cup currants
- 1 cup buttermilk, plus more as needed and for brushing
- Cored and sliced ripe pears, such as Red Anjou, Comice, Red Bartlett, or Seckel, for serving
- Sliced cheddar, preferably Irish, for serving
- Honey, for drizzling
Quiche with Chicken and Broccoli
By ClaudiaJan
Directions: 1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F, and bake the piecrust in a pie plate for 10 minutes or until lig...
- Ingredients:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken (I found some in the sandwich meat section of my local grocery store)
- 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 refrigerated piecrust
- 1/2 cup Kraft Savory Garlic Cooking Creme
Melinda's Corn
By ClaudiaJan
Melinda's Corn Recipe By : Allison Kenny 1 can corn -- drained OR FROZEN CORN...
- Melinda's Corn
- Recipe By : Allison Kenny
- 1 can corn -- drained OR FROZEN CORN - Small bag
- 1 8 oz. package of cream cheese
- 1 tbsp canned jalapeno peppers -- or to taste
- Drain corn. Add cream cheese and jalapeno's. Heat in microwave or on top of stove to low heat. This very simple
- vegetable dish is fast and tastes oh so good at a potluck. Can be doubled or tripled easily.
- Enjoy!
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- Serving Ideas : add extra flourishes as you wish
Spinach Loaf
By ClaudiaJan
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing the pan
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten
- 1 cup whole milk
- Four 3/4-inch-thick slices rustic bread, crusts removed, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 pounds spinach leaves
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled
Cashew Chicken
By ClaudiaJan
Directions In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until chicken is coated; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt a...
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 scallions, white and green parts separated, each cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3/4 cup raw cashews (4 ounces), toasted
- White rice, for serving (optional)