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Beet and Potato Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing and Dill
By Dixie8686
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 pounds new potatoes, quartered
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound beets, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (just the greens)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (I like Smokey Blue best)
PW's Prime Rib with Rosemary Salt Crust
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F
- 1 whole boneless rib eye (12 to 15 pounds)
- Olive oil
- 1/4 cup tri-color peppercorns
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup minced garlic
Chocolate Ganache
By Dixie8686
Cook the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and instant coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until ...
- 8 ounces good semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken (Pollo al Limone)
By Dixie8686
Directions To attain maximum heat, preheat broiler for at least 15 minutes before using
- Lemon Sauce
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
White Bean Soup with Parmesan Crisps
By Dixie8686
Preheat an oven to 400 F. Set an electric pressure cooker to brown according to manufacturer's instructions
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, plus more if needed
- freshly ground black pepper
- 6 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 10 cups cooked white beans
- 3 cups chicken stock, or more as needed
- 1 large sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 large branch fresh sage
- Parmesan Crisps
- 10 thin slices baguette or a country loaf, such as batard
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- extra virgin olive oil for serving
Spaghetti and Meatballs
By Dixie8686
Directions Soak the breadcrumbs in the heavy cream in a bowl
- 5 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs, finely processed
- 6 ounces heavy cream (as needed to soak the breadcrumbs)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 cup small-diced sweet onions
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 ounces sweet pork sausage, no casing
- 8 ounces ground veal
- 5 ounces Parmesan, grated, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup finely minced fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 large egg
- Kosher salt
- Basic Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
- 1 box spaghetti
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 leaves fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic, chopped,
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- One 32-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes, drained and processed in a food mill or food processor
Greek Souvlaki Cheat Sheet
By Dixie8686
Put a baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 pitas, cut in half
- Tzatziki Dip, recipe follows, for serving
- 1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped peeled and seeded cucumber
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 18 red pearl onions, peeled
- 2 large carrots, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/3-inch-wide pieces
- 2 large parsnips, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch-wide pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- One 5-ounce bag baby arugula
- 1 ripe pear, halved, cored, cut into thin wedges
- Apple Cider Vinaigrette, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Cinnamon Rolls
By Dixie8686
For the dough: Heat the milk, vegetable oil and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat to just below a boil
- 1 quart whole milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 packages active dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
- 9 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder
- 1 scant teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 cups melted butter, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
- 2 cups sugar, plus more as needed
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup strongly brewed coffee
- Dash of salt
- 1 tablespoon maple flavoring or maple extract
Buffalo Chicken Dip
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 (9.75-ounce) cans chicken in water, drained
- Crackers, chips, and/or veggies, for dipping