Cirql8or's profile page
Recipes
Limoncello
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello
- 12 Meyer lemons, or a mixture of lemons and limes, peel only, no pith
- 3 sprigs lavender, optional but lovely
- 2 liters light rum or vodka
- 6 cups sugar
- 3 cups water
Spicy Tomato Salsa
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 4 medium tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Serving suggestion: tortilla chips
Corn Cakes with Honey
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
- 1 package corn muffin mix, prepared to package directions for corn pancakes (recommended: Jiffy)
- 2 ears fresh corn, kernels scraped from cob
- 1 orange, zested
- 2 scallions, whites and greens, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Honey
Man Eggs
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2009
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Paprika Parsley Potatoes
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
- 2 to 2 1/2 pounds small red skinned potatoes
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika or smoked sweet paprika
- 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Zucchini Gratin
By cirql8or
1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All Rights Reserved
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for topping
- 1 pound yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced (3 large)
- 2 pounds zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (4 zucchini)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup hot milk
- 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup grated Gruyere
Sliced Steaks with Sweet and Spicy Salad on Top
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
- 4 flat iron steaks
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1/3 to 1/2 cup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 large heart romaine, chopped
- 1 bundle arugula, chopped
Dry Rubbed Flank Steak
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 3 pounds flank steak
Spaghetti and Meatballs
By cirql8or
, 2006, Robin Miller, All rights reserved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 6 -ounce can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 cup pastina ("little") pasta (use any small pasta - like elbow pasta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup cubed chicken breast (1-inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 a small onion)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish