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Super-crisp roasted potatoes
By kimvess
Adjust the oven racks to the upper and lower-middle positions, and heat the oven to 450 degrees Place the potatoes...
- 3 pounds baking potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1- to 2-inch cubes
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup duck fat, bacon fat or olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, parsley and/or chives
Braised Beef Short Ribs
By kimvess
1. Season short ribs with salt and pepper; be rather generous
- Serves 4
- 4 lbs beef short ribs, cut flanken style (across the bone) or English style (parallel to the bone). Flanken are easier to deal with but slightly more fatty.
- Coarse salt and black pepper
- 3 cups zinfandel
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 oz canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, picked off stem
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 oz canola oil
- 1 large onion, diced (2 cups)
- 2 medium carrots, diced (1/2 cup)
- 2 stalks celery, diced (1/2 cup)
- 2 oz dried mushrooms, preferably porcini
Basic Risotto
By kimvess
The secrets to this ultimate comfort food are to choose a risotto rice (like Arborio) that can absorb large amounts...
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cups lower-salt chicken broth
- 14-1/2 oz. (2 cups) arborio, vialone nano, or carnaroli rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
- 1 oz. (2 Tbs.) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 2 oz. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2 cups using a rasp grater)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
RED WHITE AND BLUE BURGER TOPPER
By kimvess
DIRECTIONS: MIX RedHot, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and blue cheese in bowl
- 1/4 cup FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- 1/4 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Mayonnaise
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup blue cheese crumbles or shredded mozzarella cheese
Creamy Tomato Parmesan Linguine with Peas and Prosciutto
By kimvess
directions: In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of water plus a generous pinch plus plus of kosher salt to a boil (abo...
- Note: Peas and prosciutto optional since the sauce is phenomenal on its own.
- 1 pound linguine (any other pasta is fine and fresh is ideal since sauces cling better to fresh pasta)
- kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped finely
- 1 shallot, chopped finely
- 1 35-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano) with liquid
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- red hot pepper flakes (optional, the amount depending on how hot you like it)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 lb sliced prosciutto (taste it before buying, you don't want it too salty)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh Italian parsley (optional)
Flank Steak With Balsamic Barbecue Sauce
By kimvess
Make the sauce: Bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until reduced ...
- 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons molasses
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1 French baguette, halved lengthwise and cut into 4-inch pieces
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
- Sliced scallions, for serving
Scalloped Corn
By kimvess
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 14 3/4 ounce can creamed corn
- 1 8 ounce container French onion sour cream dip
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 8 1/2 ounce box corn muffin mix
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
- 1 4 ounce jar sliced sweet red pimientos, drained and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole
By kimvess
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cooking spray
- 3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
Honey-Soy-Roasted Pork with Braised Vegetables
By kimvess
Preheat the oven to 400°
- One 4 1/4-pound, boneless pork shoulder roast, tied
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup veal demiglace (see Note)
- 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 1 pound baby carrots (about 20), scrubbed
- 1 pound medium turnips (about 5), peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges
- 3/4 pound brussels sprouts, halved through the core
Country-Style Grilled Ribs Recipe
By kimvess
Place ribs in a shallow roasting pan
- 3 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- Dash pepper