Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1-2 carrots, diced 1-2 celery stocks, diced Garlic, finely chopped 1 large russet potato, diced 1 small russet potato, whole 6 cups kale, chopped 2 large tomatoes, chopped 4 cups beef or chicken stock 1-2 cups water Dash allspice Green beans, cut in half 1 zucchini, diced Pasta (shells, elbow, etc.) 1 can canellini beans Salt & pepper to taste...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 large onion, chopped 6 cups mashed cooked potatoes 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 1/2 cup milk Preparation Directions In a medium soup pot melt butter over low heat, and saute onions until tender. Stir in the mashed potatoes, and then slowly add the chicken broth. Stirring, add milk (use more or less to achieve desired creaminess). Cook until heated through and season with salt and pepper to taste....
Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 3/4 cup seedless strawberry jam 2 tablespoons water 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (from 1-oz box) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 lb (8 cups) fresh strawberries, cut in half 1 cup sweetened whipped cream Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Bake pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 9-inch glass pie plate....
Ingredients 2 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips* 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 (18 ounce) can Progresso Recipe Starters creamy portabella mushroom cooking sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup sour cream Hot cooked noodles (optional) Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook beef in oil 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink....
Ingredients 1 baked 10 inch pie shell 1 env. unflavored gelatin 1/4 c. milk 1 1/2 c. commercial dairy eggnog 3 eggs, separated 1/2 c. sugar, divided 3 tbsp. brandy 1/2 tsp. vanilla Preparation Combine gelatin and milk in a small bowl and let stand. Heat eggnog in double boiler. Beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until thick. Gradually stir 1/2 cup hot eggnog into yolk mixture. Add to remaining eggnog, stirring constantly....
Ingredients 1 (3/4 to 1 lb) loaf of coutry Bread, cut into 1" cubes (8cups) 1 1/4 lbs portobello mushrooms, stems discarded, gills removed and caps cut into 1’ pieces 3 garlic cloves, minced 6 T olive oil, divided use 1 1/2 lb escarole, coarsely chopped 2 oz dried porcini 1 c chicken stock or broth, heated in microwave 3 medium onions, thinly sliced 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper...
Ingredients Cake Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 3 1/4 cups flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, soft 1 1/4 cups milk, at room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 large eggs Topping Ingredients: One can of Sweetened Condensed Milk One can of Crème De Coconut One pint of sweetened whipped cream, whipped 2-3 cups flake coconut Preparation Cake Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 2 pounds farm fresh string beans, trimmed 1 large onion, sliced in rings 1 can (28 oz.) Plum tomatoes, quartered 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional) Pecorino Romano cheese for garnish Preparation In a large saute pan, heat olive oil. Add onions and saute for 10 minutes. Add can of tomatoes with juice, seasonings and mix....
Ingredients 1/2 cup dry roasted pecans or walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries 5 shallots, carmelized or roasted and thinly sliced. 1 large bosc pear or crisp apple, diced Several ounces goat cheese or gorgonzola, crumbled 1 pound mixed salad greens, washed and dried Bottled maple-balsamic vinaigrette or homemade salad dressing. Preparation Arrange the greens in a salad bowl. Seperate shallots and sprinkle them evenly over the greens. Follow with nuts, apple or pear, and cheese....
Ingredients 1/2 cucumber, peeled and seeded 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 1/2 cup grapeseed oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Place cucumber, vinegar, mustard, and tarragon in a food processor, and process until smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in grapeseed oil; process until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
Ingredients 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar, plus more if necessary Splash of sherry vinegar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 ripe Fuyu persimmons 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 small heads curly endive, tender inside leaves only, washed well and spun dry 1 medium tart apple, quartered, cored, and very thinly sliced Preparation In a salad bowl, combine shallot, vinegars, and a pinch of salt. Peel and slice persimmons into 1/4-inch wedges....
Ingredients 4 sliced scallions 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 pints grape tomatoes 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas (rinsed) 1 tablespoon lime juice Preparation Cook the white parts of 4 sliced scallions, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 teaspoon curry powder in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 2 pints of grape tomatoes and cook until beginning to burst. Add 1 15....
Ingredients 5 cups chicken broth (low salt if possible) 3/4 cup dry white wine 6 tablespoons butter 1 to 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon tarragon (optional) 3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled & deveined 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 1/2 cups arborio (risotto) rice 1 cup blanched spring vegetables such as asparagus tips, peas, corn, or broccoli...
Ingredients Meatballs (makes approx. 22): 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil 1 White onion, small, peeled & chopped 3 Garlic cloves, fresh, peeled & chopped 1 pound Beef, ground 1 pound Veal, ground 1 1/2 pounds Pork, ground 1 1/4 cups Breadcrumbs, freshly ground 3/4 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated 12 sprigs Italian parsley, chopped 8 Eggs, large Salt and pepper to taste Sunday Gravy: 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil...
Ingredients 3/4 cup sifted flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 4 eggs, separated 1 cup sugar 2 Tbsp water 1 tsp vanilla 1 pint heavy cream, whipped Chocolate shavings Preparation Preheat oven to 375. Sift together first four ingredients; set aside. Beat egg whites until very foamy. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar; beat to stiff peak stage. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until lemon-colored; add remaining sugar....
Ingredients 2 cans white beans or garbanzos (drained and rinsed) (500g total, once drained) 1 cup quick oats 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 tbsp oil (canola, veg, or coconut) 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 and 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 cup chocolate chips Preparation Blend everything (except the chips) very well in a good food processor (not a blender)....
Ingredients 18 garlic clove 1 (750-ml) bottle dry red wine 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoons dried Greek oregano 3 tablespoons dried rosemary Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 8-pound leg of lamb, bone in and trimmed of fat 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into sixths lengthwise 8 large globe artichokes, stems, leaves, and chokes removed Preparation Finely chop 8 garlic cloves....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 1.5T Dijon-style prepared mustard 1T lemon juice 2t chopped fresh dill Preparation Whisk together sour cream, mustard, lemon juice and dill until well blended. Chill before serving.
Ingredients All-purpose flour, for dusting 2 recipes Pate Brisee for Double-Crust Berry Free-Form Pie 2 1/2 pounds mixed blackberries and raspberries (8 to 9 cups) 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 large egg, whisked Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling Preparation On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll out one disk of dough to an 18-inch round. Transfer parchment and dough to a baking sheet and refrigerate until just firm, about 10 minutes....
Ingredients 1 black cardamom pod Seeds from 25 green cardamom pods 4 cloves 1/2 tea spoon fennel seeds (variyali) 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds(ajwain) - Optional 1 tea spoon dried, ground ginger powder 1 tea spoon ground cinnamon powder Preparation Grind all the ingredients in a spice grinder until fine. Remove into a glass bottle & store in cool, dark place. This blend stays fresh for about 6 months....
