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Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 cups (1/2-inch-diced) bread cubes from a rustic country loaf, crusts removed
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces pancetta, small-diced
- 4 cups sliced leeks, white and light green parts (4 leeks)
- 1 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed and 1/4-inch-sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1/4 cup medium or dry sherry
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 4 extra-large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (6 ounces), divided
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Whip, Dill and Feta Cheese
By Dixie8686
Directions Heat a grill to medium
- 8 ears corn on the cob, silks removed, husks intact, soaked in water for 10 minutes
- 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup pure olive oil (not extra-virgin)
- 12 ounces Greek feta, drained, patted dry and finely crumbled
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
Mini Shrimp Cakes with Ginger Butter
By Dixie8686
For the shrimp cakes: Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons vegetable olive oil
- 5 large button mushrooms, stemmed, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 4 ounces)
- 2 large shallots, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 pound extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1/2 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- One 1/2-inch-long piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely grated (about 4 teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus extra as needed
Profiteroles
By Dixie8686
Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 extra-large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons prepared coffee
- Good vanilla ice cream (recommended: Haagen-Dazs), for serving
Baked Beans
By Dixie8686
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- Three 16-ounce cans regular pork and beans
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
Brownie-Walnut Pie
By Dixie8686
Whisk the butter and the chocolate over low heat in a heavy medium saucepan until the chocolate is almost melted
- Biscotti Crumb Crust:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar (about 9 ounces)
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
- Biscotti Crumb Crust, recipe follows
- Walnut halves, optional
- Ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, optional
- One 5.5-ounce box biscotti (about 8), coarsely broken
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast
By Dixie8686
Want some delicious Thanksgiving turkey without committing to cooking a whole bird? This recipe for Herb-Roasted Tu
- 1 (6 1/2 to 7 pound) bone-in turkey breast
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup dry white wine
Frozen Mango Cocktail
By Dixie8686
In a small heavy saucepan, bring the mint, sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil over medium heat
- 1 cup fresh mint
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup tequila
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 3 large limes)
- 1 pound frozen mango chunks, partially thawed for 15 minutes, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups ice
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Daniel Boulud’s Pistachio Pound Cake
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
- 1 and a 1/4 cups (10 oz.) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups shelled unsalted pistachios
- 1 and a 1/2 cups sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1 and a 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Sautéed Broccoli with Floret Vinaigrette
By Dixie8686
Recipes & Menus | recipes Sautéed Broccoli with Floret Vinaigrette Humble broccoli stems get their due in this ...
- 8 bunches broccoli with large, thick stems
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil, divided
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil