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Gina's Spicy Corn Chowder
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
- 4 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
- 1 medium Vidalia onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small jalapeno, chopped seeds and ribs removed
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 large red potatoes, well scrubbed and small diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 ounces frozen corn
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Chicken Bouillabaisse
By cirql8or
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 1 (4 to 5-pound) chicken, cut into 10 pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
- Good olive oil
- 1 large head garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
- 1 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
- 1 1/2 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons Pernod
- 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved
- Rouille, for serving, recipe follows
- Crusty French bread, for serving
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 *1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup good olive oil
Pomegranate Cosmopolitans
By cirql8or
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 2 cups good vodka (recommended: Grey Goose or Finlandia)
- 1 cup orange liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)
- 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail, (recommended: Ocean Spray)
- 1/2 cup bottled pomegranate juice (recommended: Pom Wonderful)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4 limes)
- Thinly sliced limes, for garnish
Rigatoni with Vegetable Bolognese
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1-ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ounces assorted mushrooms (like shiitake, cremini, and brown), stemmed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1/4 cup Parmesan
Bistro-Style Short Ribs
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence, 2007
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 pounds short ribs, in 1 long piece or at least in pairs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 large tomato, quartered
- 3 ribs celery
- 1/2 head garlic, peeled
- 1/4 bunch fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 2 cups low-sodium, organic beef stock
- 4 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Rice with Caramelized Shallots
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Melissa d'Arabian
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot, finely sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup water
PB and J Sundae
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Sunny Anderson, 2009
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1/4 cup strawberry or grape jam
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 slices white bread, crusts removed, sliced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
Russian Tea Biscuits
By cirql8or
"These are a nice addition on any cookie platter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vodka
- 3/4 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Toasted Corn-Sweet Onion Salad
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee, 2007
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup roasted tomato salsa
- 1/2 small red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions, green only (about 3)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mama's Lasagna
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for pan
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) jar tomato sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (8-ounce) box no-boil lasagna noodles
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded mozzarella
- 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded Cheddar