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Caramel Martini
By Dixie8686
Shake all ingredients except plantain in cocktail shaker until shaker is frosted and very cold
- 1/4 cup chilled Stolichnaya vanilla vodka
- 2 tablespoons chilled butterscotch schnapps
- Splash of chilled iced tea
- 6 ice cubes
- Fried sliced plantain
Brisket
By Dixie8686
Directions In a small bowl, combine the smoked salt, celery salt, garlic salt and onion salt
- 3 tablespoons smoked salt (see Cook's Note)
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- One 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 3 pounds beef brisket, trimmed
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Herbed Polenta
By Dixie8686
Directions Bring the water to a boil in a heavy large saucepan
- 6 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Rib Eye Steak Panini
By Dixie8686
Preheat a panini maker. For the vegetables: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- One 1-pound boneless rib eye steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup jarred tomato-basil sauce, such as Giada De Laurentiis for Target
- 4 kaiser rolls, halved
- 1 1/3 cups arugula
- 4 slices sharp provolone
Winter Minestrone and Garlic Bruschetta
By Dixie8686
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven
- Good olive oil
- 4 ounces pancetta, 1/2-inch-diced
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 2 cups (1/2-inch-diced) carrots (3 carrots)
- 2 cups (1/2-inch-diced) celery (3 stalks)
- 2 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-diced) peeled butternut squash
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 (26-ounce) can or box diced tomatoes, such as Pomi
- 6 to 8 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked small pasta, such as tubetti
- 8 to 10 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup good dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons store-bought pesto
- Garlic Bruschetta (recipe follows)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- 1 French baguette
- Good olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, cut in half lengthwise
Lemon-Roasted Chicken with Arugula Salad and Dilled Orzo
By Dixie8686
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 1 chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 10 pieces
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 lemons, quartered
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 cup orzo
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 3 bunches arugula (12 to 16 ounces total), thick stems removed, washed well
Grilled Strawberry BBQ Sauce Baked Beans
By Dixie8686
Directions Special equipment: wooden or metal skewers Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat
- 4 cups strawberries (about 1 pound), hulled
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/2 cup finely diced onions
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell peppers
- Two 15-ounce cans pinto bean, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Maple Baked Beans
By Dixie8686
Directions Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with cold water by 1-inch and cover with plastic wrap
- 1 pound dry red kidney beans
- 2 quarts water
- 1 large yellow onion, cut in eighths
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 whole black peppercorns
- 3/4 cup medium amber pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Chinese chili paste
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 ounces thick-cut smoked bacon, cubed
Cognac Cream
By Dixie8686
Heat the milk in a medium stainless-steel saucepan over medium heat and bring almost to a boil
- 3 cups milk
- 10 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons sifted cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Cognac
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Cucumber-Feta Toasts
By Dixie8686
Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 degrees
- 1/2 baguette
- 2 teaspoons plus 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 ounces feta
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 small English cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise