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Homemade Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread
By Dixie8686
Cook's Note: To toast the hazelnuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (3 ounces)
- 3/4 cup skinned hazelnuts, toasted (about 4 ounces)
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, such as Eagle Brand
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Toasted baguette slices
- Sliced fruit, such as apples, pears, pineapple and/or bananas
Shrimp & Grits
By Dixie8686
Recipes & Menus | recipes Shrimp & Grits At Peels in New York City, chefs Preston and Ginger Madson tweak this Lo...
- 1 cup yellow grits (not instant)
- 1 cup grated sharp white cheddar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 jalapeño, seeded, diced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Dill Fingerling Potatoes
By Dixie8686
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 pounds fingerling potatoes, rinsed but not peeled
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes and Couscous
By Dixie8686
Recipes & Menus | recipes Slow-Roasted Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes and Couscous Slowly roast a trimmed, center-cu...
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt
"16 Bean" Pasta e Fagioli
By Dixie8686
The day before you plan to make the soup, place the bean mix in a large bowl, add cold water to cover by 2 inches, ...
- 1 (1-pound) bag 16 Bean Soup Mix
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for serving
- 6 ounces pancetta, 1/4-inch-diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 4 to 6 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup miniature pasta, such as ditalini or tubettini
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 1 tablespoon good red wine vinegar
- Julienned fresh basil leaves, for serving
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Feta & Oregano Flowers
By Dixie8686
Begin my slicing the tomatoes into medium sized, uneven chunks
- 2 pounds assorted ripe heirloom tomatoes
- 1 large bell pepper {any color}, seeded & cut into chunks
- kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 ounce feta, cut into small bits, or crumbled
- oregano flowers, for garnish
Marinades
By Dixie8686
Follow this formula for making marinades: In a small bowl, whisk together an acid (to tenderize); some oil or other...
- Tangy
- Use this to marinate lamb chops; grill over medium heat until seared outside, pink inside. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grainy mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- Japanese
- Besides chicken and fish, this marinade is good with steak, tofu, or vegetables. In place of the vinegar and sugar, try mirin, Japanese cooking wine.
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Deviled
- This spicy marinade might overwhelm delicate fish but is appropriate for just about everything else, including grilled turkey.
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon red or green Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Buttermilk
- Instead of dill, try finely chopped chives. Or substitute limes for the lemons. Use with chicken, fish, or other seafood.
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (3 cloves)
- Thai
- This vibrant marinade goes well with shrimp, scallops, and firm-fleshed fish, such as red snapper.
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 cup coarsely grated shallot (1 shallot)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon chili paste
- Indian
- The yogurt helps keep chicken especially moist; add chopped fresh cilantro and ginger for deeper flavor.
- 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Grilled Sweet Potato Fries with Honey-Mustard-Mint Dipping Sauce
By Dixie8686
Directions Whisk together the Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, honey and mint in a bowl, and season with salt a...
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- Canola oil, for brushing
Chicken Salad Contessa
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 split (1 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on (1 1/2 pounds)
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup walnuts halves
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves, divided
- 1 cup green grapes, cut in 1/2
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Strawberries
By Dixie8686
Directions Special equipment: a 9-inch angel food cake pan Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 3/4 cup sifted cake flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 12 large egg whites
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar