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Strawberry and Asparagus Salad
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Stuart O'Keeffe, 2010
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups (1-inch pieces) fresh asparagus
- 8 cups arugula
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Crostata with Apples, Walnuts and Gorgonzola
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 small Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
Almond Sour Cream Pound Cake
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, plus more for pan
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Cook's Note: This is the basic recipe for a sour cream pound cake. This recipe would have to be modified to make into a wedding cake.
Grilled Pork and Fontina Sandwiches
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 2 (8-ounce) 1-inch thick, boneless pork loin chops
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 (1 pound) loaf ciabatta or rustic bread, ends trimmed, cut in 1/2 horizontally
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves, halved lengthwise
- 4 ounces fontina cheese, cut into (1/4-inch thick) slices
Big Daddy's Thousand Island
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo Jr
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Pinch salt
- Pinch coarsely ground black pepper
French Press Vanilla Cappuccino
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence, 2008
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup of your favorite, good quality, coffee beans (use 1 rounded tablespoon ground coffee per cup of coffee)
- Special equipment: immersion blender
Tiny Pizzas
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello
- 2 large store-bought pre-baked pizza shells
- Your favorite jarred tomato sauce
- 1 pound grated mozzarella cheese
- Grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano, as needed
- Leaves from 1 large sprig fresh basil
Sweet Potato Fries
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium chili seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Cherry Lollipops
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2008
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 (3-ounce) box cherry gelatin dessert
- Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
Potato-Egg Salad (Ensalada de Papas y Huevos)
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Daisy Martinez, 2008
- 3 pounds Eastern or white new potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 8 cups)
- Salt
- 4 extra large eggs
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bottled roasted red pepper, drained and cut into 1/2-inch dice, optional