Ingredients 1 large onion, halved, cut into thin slices 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cut-up whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 lb) Preparation Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place onion and garlic in slow cooker. In small bowl, mix thyme, basil, oregano, salt and pepper....
Ingredients 6 firm ripe Anjou pears (2 3/4 lb), peeled 1 bottle (500 ml) Vin Santo or other sweet dessert wine 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup fresh orange juice 1 vanilla bean (3 inch), split lengthwise 1/4 teaspoon juniper berries 1 cinnamon stick (3 inch) 6 tablespoons crème fraîche, if desired Ground cinnamon, if desired Preparation Remove cores from blossom ends of pears, leaving stem end intact. If necessary, cut about 1/4 inch from base of pear so it sits flat....
Ingredients Turkey 3 med onions , chopped medium 3 med celery ribs , chopped medium 2 med carrots , peeled and chopped medium 5 sprigs fresh thyme 5 med garlic cloves , peeled and halved 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 whole bone-in, skin-on turkey breast (5 to 7 pounds), trimmed of excess fat and patted dry with paper towels (see note) 4 pounds turkey drumsticks and thighs, trimmed of excess fat and patted dry with paper towels (see note)...
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes 2/3 cup fat free milk 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or butter 1/4 c. shredded fresh Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 mins or until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes well, return to pan. Add milk and olive oil to hot potatoes and coarsely mash....
Ingredients 3 large parsnips 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp sherry vinegar 2 tsp smoked paprika salt Preparation Preheat oven to 325. Scrub parsnips clean and trim both ends. Thinly slice into rounds. (This is best done with a mondolin.) Toss sliced parsnips with olive oil, vinegar and paprika. Spread in a single layer on a cookie sheet and bake for 25 minutes. They will crisp up more after being out of the oven for a few minutes....
Ingredients 1 Hass avocado 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 20 endive leaves 3 ounces flaked smoked trout 1 scallion, thinly sliced (for garnish) Preparation Pulse avocado with lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mousse to a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip. Pipe mousse into endive and flake trout onto them. Garnish with scallion.
Ingredients 2 Tbsp. olive oil ½ lb. mushrooms, chopped 1 10-oz. pkg. Fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 3 Tbsp. minced garlic ½ tsp. salt ¼ C. dry white wine 16 oz. ricotta cheese 1 C. feta, crumbled 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped 1 tsp. dried dill 1-½ lbs. fresh Dover sole (8 to 9 pieces, approximately equal in size) 1 lemon 2 pkgs. fresh pie crust Preparation Preheat oven to 400°....
Ingredients Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup neutral vegetable oil, such as canola, soybean or vegetable blend 1 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs Peanut Butter Frosting (Makes about 5 cups): 10 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature...
Ingredients starter: 1 quart milk 2 packages dry yeast 1 cup water 2 cups suger 3 cups flour 1 medium white potato, peeled and chopped bread: 1 cup sourdough starter 2 1/2 cups water 5 cups flour 3 tablespoons melted shortening 2 tablespoons suger 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda 1 tablespoon salt Preparation starter: heat the milk to boiling. Dissolve the yeast in water. Pour the yeast-water mixture and milk into a 1-gallon crock (do not use a metal container)....
Ingredients 1 lb. lean ground beef 2 cups water 1 cup frozen corn 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 (14.5-oz.) can stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 (6.8-oz.) pkg. rice and vermicelli mix with Spanish seasonings Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in all remaining ingredients including seasoning packet from rice; mix well....
Ingredients 3-1/2 pounds lean boneless chuck roast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 envelope (1.2 oz) ounce brown gravy mix 1 cup water 2 tablespoons minced onion 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Hot cooked wide egg noodles Mushroom-Pepper Crostini 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 6 medium shallots, thinly sliced...
Ingredients 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage 3/4 pound hot Italian sausage 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or canola) 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 cubanelle peppers (light green mild Italian peppers), seeded and thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced Salt and pepper 2 or 3 jarred hot cherry peppers, banana peppers or pepperoncini, finely chopped 3 tablespoons hot pepper juice, from the jar...
Ingredients 2 Chicken Breasts Salt Pepper Preparation Sautee
Ingredients PRAWNS: 1 tbl olive oil 12 prawns, peeled and deveined ½ cup mixed thinly sliced peppers 2 oz white wine 2 tbl basil pesto (recipe follows) Salt and pepper to taste PESTO: 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ¼ cup toasted pinenuts 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil Pinch of salt Preparation PRAWNS: Heat olive oil in large pan over medium high heat until oil just begins to smoke....
Ingredients 1 ½ lbs Kale, coarsely chopped 3 Tbl Olive Oil 2 Garlic cloves, finely sliced ½ Cup Vegetable stock Salt and pepper 2 Tbl Red wine vinegar Preparation Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook until soft, but not colored. Raise heat to high, add stock and kale and toss to combine. Cover and cook for five minutes. Remove cover and continue to cook, stirring until all liquid is evaporated....
Ingredients 1 lb scallops (large) 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 cups fresh small mushrooms 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks or 1 can (13 1/2 oz.) pineapple chunks 1 green pepper cut into 1-inch squares 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper Preparation Use fresh scallops if possible; if not, thaw before using. Rinse in cold water....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups basmati rice (about 9 1/2 ounces) 1 1/2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil 8 large green onions, thinly sliced 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Combine rice, ginger, and 21/2 cups water in heavy large saucepan; sprinkle generously with salt. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring once. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes....
Ingredients Shrimp Pepper Flakes Salt Onion Tomato Sauce in a jar White wine Oregano Parsley Bay leaves Garlic Basil Preparation Heat pan with Olive oil; put shrimp, salt, and pepper flakes. Mix together removed from pan when shrimp turn pink Add olive oil, put chopped onion into pan; add salt. Once onion translucent, add tomato sauce, wine and oregano, bay leaves and garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes then add parsley and basil....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons hazelnuts 2 garlic cloves, smashed, plus 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup hazelnut oil 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil 2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves 1 scallion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise 3 large Belgian endives, leaves separated Preparation directions Preheat the oven to 375°. In a pie plate, toast the hazelnuts for about 10 minutes, or until they are fragrant and browned....
Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 1/2 lb) 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Preparation Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. In small bowl, stir Alfredo sauce and Italian seasoning until well mixed. Pour over chicken. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F)....
