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Antonia's Pasta Alle Melenzana (Eggplant Pasta)
By Dixie8686
Heat 1/2 cup of oil and the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
- 3 large eggplants, chopped (5 cups)
- 3 whole garlic cloves, peeled
- Leaves from 10 to12 sprigs of fresh basil
- Kosher salt
- 10 to15 plum tomatoes
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of sugar
- 1 1/2 pounds dry fettucine
- 1/2 pound packaged mozzarella, cut into 1/2-cubes
- 1.1 pounds fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-cubes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Easy Gazpacho & Goat Cheese Croutons
By Dixie8686
Cut the tomatoes, scallions, cucumber, and onion in large pieces and place them in a food processor fitted with the...
- 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained
- 4 scallions
- 1/4 seedless cucumber, unpeeled and seeds removed
- 1 large red onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup good olive oil, plus extra for toasts and drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups tomato juice, preferably Sacramento
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 baguette
- 4 ounces garlic and herb goat cheese, such as Montrachet
Stir Crazy
By Dixie8686
In a pilsner glass, combine the gin, cognac, lemon juice, grenadine, simple syrup and soda water
- 1 oz. Hendrick’s gin
- 1 oz. VS cognac
- 3/4 oz. lemon juice
- 1/2 oz. grenadine
- 1/4 oz. simple syrup (see related recipe at left)
- Dash of soda water
- Crushed ice as needed
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
- 6 to 8 mint leaves
Black Sea Bass with Chile Salt
By Dixie8686
Recipes & Menus | recipes Black Sea Bass with Chile Salt At Pinche Tacos in Denver, Kevin Morrison uses potent ch...
- 1 habanero or serrano chile, seeded, minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 6-oz. skin-on black bass, striped bass, or pink snapper fillets
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lime, quartered
- 1 avocado, cut into 1/2" wedges (optional)
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
- Corn tortillas (optional)
Maple-Oatmeal Scones
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats, plus additional for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 pound cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1/2 cup cold buttermilk
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 4 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk or water, for egg wash
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Fresh Peach Cake
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large, ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Sprouts and Seeds
By Dixie8686
Recipes & Menus | recipes Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Sprouts and Seeds Toasted seeds and nuts add bite to this...
- 1 cup (packed) chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
- 1 1/2 cups mixed dried sprouted legumes (such as mung beans and lentils)
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, lightly squeezed to remove liquid
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted salted sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup toasted salted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped roasted unsalted almonds
- Freshly ground black pepper
Beef Stroganoff
By Dixie8686
Directions Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces beef sirloin, cut into 2-by-1-by-1/8-inch strips
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick coins
- 1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
- 2 cups sliced hearty greens (like kale or mustard greens)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 cups cooked barley, for serving
Sliders
By Dixie8686
Build a charcoal fire or heat a gas grill
- 2 pounds premium ground beef (80 percent lean and 20 percent fat)
- 1 tablespoon good Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for brushing the grill
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
- 3 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces grated Gruyere
- 12 small Brioche buns
- 4 ounces baby arugula
- 3 medium tomatoes, sliced in 1/8-inch-thick rounds
- 2 small red onions, sliced in 1/8-inch-thick rounds
- Ketchup, for serving
Turkey Meatballs Two Ways
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 400°
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 cups panko
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 pound hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- Two 24-ounce jars tomato sauce
- 2 pounds dried pasta, such as rigatoni or mezzi rigatoni