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Al Forno's Penne with Tomato, Cream, and Five Cheeses
By kimvess
Heat oven to 500 degrees F
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes in heavy puree
- 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese, (1 1/2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup coarsely shredded (1 1/2 ounces) Fontina cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, (1 1/2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for pasta water
- 6 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 pound penne rigate or conchiglie rigate
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, sliced thinly
Bolognese Lasagna with Porcini-Ricotta Filling
By kimvess
1. For meat sauce, in a 4-quart Dutch oven cook sausage, ground beef, onion, carrot, sweet pepper, celery, pancett...
- 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot (1 medium)
- 1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper (1 small)
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 3 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped
- 4 garlic, minced
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 15 dried lasagna noodles
- 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (4 ounces)
- Snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Pork Tenderloin with Tequila-Hot Pepper Glaze & Grilled Peaches
By kimvess
Prepare a medium-hot grill fire
- 3 Tbs. hot pepper jelly
- 2 Tbs. silver or gold tequila
- 2 Tbs. orange or pineapple juice
- 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest
- 2 pork tenderloins (1 to 1-1/4 lb. each), trimmed of excess fat and silverskin and patted dry
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 to 3 medium-size firm-ripe peaches or nectarines, sliced in half, pits removed
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Sausage and Peppers
By kimvess
Bring sausages, 3 tbsp. oil, and ⅓ cup water to a boil in a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat; cover, and simme...
- 1 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausages
- 6 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2″ strips
- 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2″ strips
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red chile flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
New Coq au Vin (Braised Chicken with Celery and Garlic)
By kimvess
New Coq au Vin Braised Chicken with Celery and Garlic
- 6 chicken thighs with skin and bone (2 lb)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 garlic cloves, halved
- 3 celery ribs, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Smoked Ribs with Dry Rub
By kimvess
1. Set up grill for indirect cooking over medium heat (no heat source under ribs)
- Apple wood smoking chips, soaked in water
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup garlic powder
- 1/2 cup dried oregano
- 1/2 cup celery seeds
- 1 cup paprika
- 1 cup chile powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup white distilled vinegar
- 2 lemons, juice only
- 4 slabs baby back pork ribs (about 8 pounds total)
Garlic Scallion Noodles
By kimvess
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 8 oz (half a box) of angel hair or spaghettini noodles (I like Barilla's whole grain pasta)
- 4 tablespoons butter (half a stick)
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced or pushed through a garlic press
- 2 scallions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 or 2 tablespoons of brown sugar (based on your own personal preference of sweetness)
Tomato Basil Chicken
By kimvess
Season chicken breasts with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 chicken breasts
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
- 2 tsp minced fresh garlic
- 4 Tbsp cold butter
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- freshly grated Parmigiano reggiano cheese, for garnish
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
By kimvess
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2 cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 1/2 cup Cinnabon coffee creamer
- 3 eggs
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Sausage and Peppers
By kimvess
In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound mild or hot Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
- 1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 2 tablespoons dry vermouth or dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 3/4 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving