2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup sweet potato (peeled and cubed) 2 cups carrots (peeled and sliced) 1 cup potato (chopped) 2 cups celery (chopped) 1 cup green lentils ¾ cup yellow or green split peas (or a mix or just use more lentils) 1 onion (chopped) 4 cloves garlic (minced) 8-10 cups vegetable or…
Caesar Salad with Portobello Mushrooms
9 drained canned anchovy fillets, minced 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium head romaine lettuce, cut into bit-size pieces 1 large head radicchio, cut into bite-size pieces 4 garlic cloves, flattened, peeled 3 large portobello mushrooms stems discarded,…
Avocado-Pesto Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn
INGREDIENTS kosher salt 1 lb. orecchiette pasta 2 ears fresh corn, husks removed 7 oz. basil or spinach pesto 2 avocados, pitted and diced Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish DIRECTIONS Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta…
Salmon with Capers and Dill
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 lemons, juiced 2 tablespoons small capers, drained, chopped 1/3 cup dill leaves, finely chopped sea salt 1 side of atlantic salmon or fillets, skin on lemon wedges, to serve METHOD Combine oil, garlic, 1/3 cup lemon juice, capers and dill in a 9×12 pan…
Bubby Judy’s Mandelbrot
3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds 1/2 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup toasted coconut, cooled. 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries beat eggs and sugar, add oil, vanilla, add flour and baking powder till a soft dough…
Tomato Salad with Feta, Olives & Mint
Ingredients 6 oz. feta cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices Kosher salt 1/2 lb. cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into small dice 1/2 lb. bite-size tomatoes (cherry, pear, or grape) in assorted colors, halved 1/2 cup niçoise or kalamata olives (about 15), pitted…
Rice Noodle Salad with Avocado, Mango & Chile
Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes) 1/4 cup mirin 4 tsp. Asian (toasted) sesame oil 1 tsp. minced fresh Thai bird chile or similar; more to taste 1 teaspoon salt 8 oz. rice noodles (not vermicelli) 2 firm-ripe Hass avocados (about 6 oz. each), diced 1…
Chopped Mexican Salad with Roasted Peppers, Corn, Tomatoes & Avocado
Chopped salads are a beautiful way to show of summer’s terrific produce. Each ingredient is interesting to eat and taste, and together they combine to give you something even better. For the peppers and corn 2 large orange or red bell peppers 2 ears fresh corn 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly…
Triple Chocolate Biscotti/Mandelbrot
Perfect for Passover or any other time. Makes 24 to 36 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1¼ cups sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon potato starch 1½ cups ground almonds or almond meal ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1. Set the oven at 350…
Prune Cake
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup prune purée 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup canola oil 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted 3/4 cup dried prunes, pitted…
Triple the Ginger Cookies
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger Directions In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until…
CheeseCake
Baking your cheesecakes in a water bath is part of the secret to producing beautiful cheesecakes at home with a texture similar to those sold in the restaurant. The water surrounds your cheesecake to keep it moist as it cooks, and the moisture helps prevent ugly cracking. You’ll start the oven very hot for just…
Heart Shaped Giant Cookie
Perfect for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy! 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 3/4 cups chocolate chips divided INSTRUCTIONS PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Grease and…
Caramelized Almond Cake
DAVID LEBOVITZ 8 to 10 servings You can use blanched or unblanched sliced almonds. Either will work fine. I toasted mine, which were a mix of the two, in the oven while I was putting together the cake batter. They’ll take about 8 to 10 minutes 325ºF stirring them once or twice during baking so…
Momofuku Milk Bar Chocolate-Chocolate Cookies
Deep and dark chocolate cookies with a salty bite and crunchy chocolate crumbs. Ingredients Chocolate Crumb: ⅔ Cup all purpose unbleached flour 1 tsp cornstarch ½ Cup sugar ⅔ Cup cocoa powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted For the cookies: 16 Tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature 1½ C sugar 2…
Beef Barley & Mushroom Soup
INGREDIENTS 4 meaty short ribs (flanken), trimmed – about1 1/2 – 2 lbs 2 tbsp olive oil, or more as needed 8 dried mushrooms 1 lb white mushrooms, scrubbed and sliced 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots (about 2-3 medium carrots) 1 cup chopped celery, including leaves (about 3-4 stalks) 1 large onion, chopped 2…
Balsamic-Brown Sugar Short Ribs With Mashed Potatoes
Balsamic-Brown Sugar Short Ribs With Mashed Potatoes Short ribs braised in red wine, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar get a nice, rich glaze, perfect for serving atop mashed potatoes. INGREDIENTS For the Short Ribs: 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 (6 to 8-ounce) pieces boneless short ribs 1 medium…
PECAN MEATBALLS
From The Chew ingredients SPAGHETTI & PECAN MEATBALLS Pecan Meatballs 1 clove garlic (minced) 1 medium yellow onion (minced) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cups pecan meal 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1/2 bunch flat parsley (chopped) 1 cup mozzarella (shredded) 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated) 4 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon hot…
Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients 8-10 tomatoes, sliced thick, I get 4 slices for each tomato, fill a sheet pan in a single layer. 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange the tomatoes on…
Berry Buckle
Softer and more fruit-filled than a coffeecake, but with a higher percentage of buttery batter than a cobbler, buckles are harder to classify than they are to make. This one is tender, moist and filled with sweet summer berries. INGREDIENTS ½ cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing pan ½ cup…
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Layer Cake
This cake was on the cover of the “All-Time Best Recipes” Collector’s Edition from Cook’s Illustrated. My one piece of advice is that you take the time to follow all of the steps as written. What I’ve found with Cook’s Illustrated is that every step and process has a very specific purpose. These people try…
Hash Brown Potatoes
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and 1/2-inch diced 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons minced scallions (white and green parts) Directions Melt the butter with…
Chocolate Biscotti
Chocolate Biscotti (Dorie Greenspan) Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbsp instant espresso powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup chopped almonds 4 oz bittersweet…
Leek and Potato Soup
Leek and Potato Soup Ingredients 2tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced (about 4 1/2 cups) 2 large russet potatoes (about 18 ounces total), peeled, diced 5 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt broth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Preparation Melt butter in…
Cranberry-Orange Coffee Cake
Ingredients Cake: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1-1/2 cups sour cream, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar zest of one orange 3 large eggs, room temperature 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1 (14 oz) can…
Rice Pilaf With Raisins and Almonds
5-6 tablespoons butter 4-5 ounces dried vermicelli or egg noodles 2 cups long-grain white rice 1 quart vegetable, chicken or turkey broth 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper ½ cup coarsely chopped almonds ½ cup coarsely chopped golden or black raisins ½ cup frozen petite peas (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped…
Chocolate Almond Biscotti
Yields about 1 dozen 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 ounces slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted (for drizzle)…
chocolate almond toffee bars
Anna Olson INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 tsp fine salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup Skor toffee bits 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup sliced almonds 300-mL can sweetened condensed milk INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line an 8-inch (2 L) square…
Perfect Cheesecake
It is hard to describe a recipe as “perfect”, especially for a recipe such as cheesecake, for which so many have their own personal favourite. But, this is simply the best, most wonderful cheesecake I have ever had, and have ever made. It is based on a master recipe, from the master of baking herself,…
Apple Muffins
1/2 cup melted and cooled unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 eggs beaten 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups chopped apples 2 tablespoons milk or cream cream butter and sugar, add vanilla and eggs Stir…
Light Cheesecake
Ingredients Crust Ingredients 9 sheets graham crackers, broken into rough pieces and processed in a food processor to fine even crumbs ( 5 ounces) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ( 1/2 stick) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Filling Ingredients 1 lb 1% fat cottage cheese 1 lb light cream cheese, at room temperature 8 ounces plain…
Spinach Pesto with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
The pesto coats the warm pasta to make a creamy, rich sauce, which is accented by the crumbled feta and contrasted by the sweet cherry tomatoes. Ingredients 1 pound bow tie pasta 1 recipe pesto (following) 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese or more to taste Freshly ground black pepper to…
Chocolate Cream Squares
This super-rich dessert contains chocolate whipped cream between layers of bittersweet chocolate cake topped with a fudgy chocolate glaze. It’s best made one day ahead and refrigerated overnight. CAKE 1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 1/3 cup hot water 6 large eggs, separated 2/3 cup sugar…
Lemon Pudding Cake
Ingredients 2 large lemons 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3 large eggs, separated 1 1/3 cups 2 % milk Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely grate 1 Tbsp zest from lemons, then squeeze 1/4 cup+ 2 Tbsp juice. Whisk together flour, salt, and 1/2 cup +…
Ginger Lemonade
Cold and refreshing this is just the thing for summertime, and making it couldn’t be simpler. A spicy ginger lemonade. INGREDIENTS: 1/3 pound fresh unpeeled ginger root, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 1/2 cups water 4 large lemons, juiced 1 cup white sugar 7 cups water 16 leaves fresh mint, crushed DIRECTIONS: 1. Place ginger…
Olive Oil Cake
This cake is perfect, and will ruin you for all others. Recipe from Maialino Restaurant in New York City. Maialino also serves it at breakfast in muffin form, and they’ve been known to turn it into a birthday cake, layered with mascarpone buttercream. Makes a 9-inch round cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups…
Big Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oversized cookies are easy to make at home. For a variety, you can use butterscotch flavoured chips, chocolate chips or 1 cup of chopped nuts. 1 cup butter or margarine softened 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups AP Flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt…
Peppers and Portobella Mushroom Pizza
6 tablespoons olive oil 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin slices 1/2 orange and 1/2 yellow bell peppers cut into thin slices 1 1/2 pounds portobello mushrooms, stems removed cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough I used the recipe on this site for pizza huts dough….
Barley, Roasted Butternut & Grape Salad.
Ingredients 1 container of seedless red grapes, rinsed and dried completely 1 small or medium butternut squash, peeled, cut and diced small 1 cup of cooked barley, then cool. a good handful of fresh spinach a good handful of whole pecans or any nuts of your choice toasted, 350 deg for 8 minutes. fresh lemon…
Couscous and Lentil Salad
: 1 cup brown lentils 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup couscous I used israeli couscous, 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 2 cups vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup…
Berry Cobbler
This couldn’t be easier to make, it can be made with whatever fruit looks good. Plus, you can bake it in whatever dish or pan you have, from a 3-quart casserole to a large skillet. 4 oz. (8 Tbs.) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2…
Coffee Cake
ingredients: filling 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 1 Tablespoon cocoa 3 Tablespoons raisons processed fine 1 cup toasted walnuts, processed to a fine flour cake 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2…
Best Hash Brown Potatoes
Ingredients 2 Idaho potatoes 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoons butter a pinch of red pepper flakes a pinch of oregano coarse-ground black pepper to taste salt to taste 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Directions 1. Preheat the oven to…
Creamy Cream-less Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower soup is something that could be incredibly boring — but it certainly doesn’t have to be. This thoughtful recipe from “America’s Test Kitchen” cooks the vegetable two different ways to attain maximum flavor mileage. Cauliflower Soup Serves 4 to 6 1 head cauliflower (2 pounds) 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces 1…
Dakota Bread
From Cook’s Country MAKES ONE 10-INCH LOAF Be sure to use hot cereal mix, not boxed cold breakfast cereals, which may also be labeled “seven-grain.” INGREDIENTS 2cups warm water 1 1/2cups seven-grain hot cereal mix 2tablespoons honey 2tablespoons vegetable oil 3 1/2cups bread flour 1 3/4teaspoons salt 1teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast 3tablespoons raw, unsalted…
Apple Pie Cake
ingredients: 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced 3 tablespoons cinnamon- sugar mixture(2 1/2 T. sugar + 1/2 t. cinnamon) 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a…
Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
Chewy, nutty, chocolatey — delicious! from Baking: From My Home to Yours For the oatmeal layer: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups (packed) brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 cups…
Bulgur and Lentil Salad with fresh Herbs
This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge. Ingredients 1 c dry lentils, preferably green or yellow 2 c water 1 c dry bulgur 1 c boiling water 1/4 c olive oil 1/4 c lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 t salt 2 T mint, chopped 2-3T dill, chopped fresh…
Chocolate Pecan Walnut Globs
Fabulous! one of the best cookies I ever made. Enjoy! Definitely will satisfy your chocolate cookie/brownie cravings! Ingredients 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 2 extra-large eggs 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon…
Chocolate Blackout Cake
Chocolate Blackout Cake Forgotten Cake, America’s Test Kitchen Note: Be sure to give the pudding and the cake enough time to cool or you’ll end up with runny pudding and gummy cake. Pudding make the pudding the day before. 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon table salt 2 cups half-and-half 1 cup…
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