Posted in Carrots, Cauliflower, Condiments, etc., Green/Yellow Beans, Herb & Spice Mixes, Nuts, Onions, Peppers, Salad Dressings, Salads on June 30, 2007 | No Comments »
Makes 12 servings
Vinaigrette Dressing
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup walnut oil
Salad
1 1/2 cups shelled walnuts
2 lb green beans, trimmed
1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets (4 cups)
2 cups shredded carrots
1 large red bell pepper, seeded, cut [...]
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Makes 16 servings
1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
5 cups milk
1 lb mild cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)
8 oz Fontina cheese, rind removed, shredded
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 lb penne rigati pasta
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
chopped [...]
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Posted in Chocolate, Cream, Dips, tagged fondue on June 30, 2007 | No Comments »
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz semisweet or milk chocolate chips
In a small saucepan, warm cream over low heat. Add in chocolate chips, and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
Pour into a fondue pot or heavy serving dish and serve immediately.
What to dip: Crispy cookies or biscotti, fresh fruits such as bananas, berries or pineapples, [...]
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6 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
salt and pepper to taste
In a small pot, sauté bacon over medium heat until it turns brown and the fat turns to liquid. Spoon out a [...]
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3 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp flour
1 cup chopped canned tomatoes
1 cup milk
1 lb Swiss cheese, sliced
5 grinds fresh black pepper
1 pinch of salt
In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and cook until it gets fragrant and slightly soft, about one minute. Add tomato paste and stir [...]
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Posted in Cucumbers, Herb & Spice Mixes, Lime Juice, Main Dish, Onions, Pasta, Peas, Peppers, Pineapple, Sauces, Scallops, Soy Sauce on June 30, 2007 | No Comments »
Serves 6
Asian chili sauce can pack a lot of heat. If you prefer a milder dish, reduce to 1 tbsp in the salad.
For salad:
4 oz rice-flour noodles
1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into 2 inch long julienne sticks
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 scallions, green part only, cut into 2 inch long julienne strips
2 [...]
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Serves 4
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 egg
2 tbsp water
3 tbsp butter, divided
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
lemon slices for garnish
Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper; pound to 1/4 inch thickness with a rolling pin or meat [...]
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Serves 4
2 tbsp oil, divided
4 top loin shell or rib-eye steaks (about 8 oz each)
2 cups sliced yellow onions (about 2 medium)
1/3 cup beef broth or water
1 tsp dried marjoram
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of oil over medium-high heat until it is hot but [...]
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Posted in Breast, Condiments, etc., Flat Shapes, Herb & Spice Mixes, Lunch/Snacks, Main Dish, Onions, Peppers, Sauces on June 26, 2007 | No Comments »
Serves 4
4 flour tortillas or Mandarin pancakes
2 tsp vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (4 oz each), cut into thin strips
1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tsp Chinese or regular mustard
1 tsp hot sesame oil
4 medium green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Preheat oven [...]
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Makes 4 servings
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp pepper
4 shell steaks (8 oz each)
2 tbsp butter or margarine
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
In a small bowl, whisk together broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Set aside.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook for about [...]
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