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Eggplant Casserole
By melissaf
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 4 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 onion, chopped into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper
Chickpea Soup
By melissaf
by Ola Rudin and Sebastian Persson
- 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas, or 3 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Kosher salt
- 1 bunch broccoli, stems reserved for another use, cut into small florets
- Flat-leaf parsley and fresh tarragon leaves (for garnish)
Grilled Salmon Fillet with Honey-Mustard Sauce
By melissaf
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay, 2007
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pound fillet salmon, skin on
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons aged sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coq Au Vin
By melissaf
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 4 ounces good bacon or pancetta, diced
- 1 (3 to 4-pound) chicken, cut in 8ths
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound carrots, cut diagonally in 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup Cognac or good brandy
- 1/2 bottle (375 ml) good dry red wine such as Burgundy
- 1 cup good chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 10 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 pound frozen small whole onions
- 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed and thickly sliced
Macaroni and Cheese
By melissaf
2011 Ree Drummond, All Rights Reserved
- 4 cups dried macaroni
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard (more if desired)
- 1 pound sharp Cheddar, grated (not pre-grated cheese), plus more for baking
- Salt
- Seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional spices: cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme
- 1 pound thick-cut peppered bacon
- 3 yellow onions, halved and sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces gorgonzola
- Cooked sliders and/or macaroni and cheese, for serving
Grilled Tomatoes with Basil Vinaigrette
By melissaf
Southern Living JULY 1997
- 3 yellow tomatoes
- 3 red tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Garnish: fresh basil sprigs
Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
By melissaf
2009, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 16 extra-large white mushrooms
- 5 tablespoons good olive oil, divided
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Marsala wine or medium sherry
- 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casings
- 6 scallions, white and green parts, minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2/3 cup panko crumbs
- 5 ounces mascarpone cheese, preferably from Italy
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Easy Mocha Chip Ice-Cream Cake
By melissaf
Southern Living AUGUST 2011
- 1 pt. premium dark chocolate chunk-coffee ice cream, softened
- 3 sugar cones, crushed
- 1/3 cup chocolate fudge shell topping
- 1 (14-oz.) container premium chocolate-chocolate chip ice cream, softened
- 6 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
- Mocha Ganache
- Garnish: chocolate-covered coffee beans
Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings
By melissaf
Ingredients Chicken 3 skinned, bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb
- Chicken
- 3 skinned, bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb.)
- 6 skinned and boned chicken thighs (about 1 lb.)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 pound carrots, sliced
- 1/2 pound parsnips, sliced
- 4 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth
- Cornbread Dumplings
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup self-rising yellow cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Lemon Vanilla Dutch Baby with Blueberry Sauce - TODAY.com
By melissaf
Preparation Preheat oven to 425F
- BATTER
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- BLUEBERRY SAUCE
- 4 cups blueberries
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Pinch salt
- FOR SERVING
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar