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Potato Salad
By karen1
Place the potatoes and 2 tablespoons of salt in a large pot of water
- 3 pounds small white potatoes
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (white wine or chicken stock)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
Salmon with Lentils
By karen1
, 2004, Barefoot in Paris, All Rights Reserved
- 1⁄2 pound French green lentils (lentilles du Puy)
- 1⁄4 cup good olive oil, plus extra for salmon
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 1⁄2 cups chopped celery (4 stalks)
- 1 1⁄2 cups chopped carrots (3 carrots)
- 1 1⁄2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows, or good canned broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
- 4 (8-ounce) center-cut salmon fillets, skin removed
- 3 (5-pound) chickens
- 3 large onions, unpeeled and quartered
- 6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
- 4 celery stalks with leaves, cut in thirds
- 4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in 1/2, optional
- 20 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 15 sprigs fresh thyme
- 20 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in 1/2 crosswise
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
Nick and Toni's Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola
By karen1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 medium Spanish onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 cup vodka
- 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled plum tomatoes
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound penne pasta
- 4 tablespoons fresh oregano
- 3/4 to 1 cup heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Berry Scones with Orange Honey Butter
By karen1
You can do this the old fashioned way and add ingredients to a mason jar, cover with the lid and shake vigorously f...
- 1 quart heavy cream
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup honey
- Pinch salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling scones
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mixed berries (e.g. blueberries, raspberries, blackberries), washed and dried
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, (leftover from orange butter), plus more to brush scones
Challah French Toast
By karen1
Copyright 2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, All rights reserved
- 6 extra-large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon good honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large loaf challah or brioche bread
- Unsalted butter
- Vegetable oil
- Pure maple syrup
- Good raspberry preserves (optional)
- Sifted confectioners' sugar (optional)
Thai Yellow Pumpkin and Seafood Curry
By karen1
Skim the thick creamy top off the can of coconut milk and put it into a large saucepan or casserole with the curry ...
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk (about 1 2/3 cups)
- 1 to 2-tablespoons yellow (or red) Thai curry paste
- 1 1/2 cups fish stock (I use boiling water and concentrated fish bouillon; cubes will do)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce (recommended: Nam Pla)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 lemongrass stalks, each cut into 1/3's and bruised with the flat of a knife
- 3 lime leaves, stalked and cut into strips, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 1/4 pounds pumpkin or butter nut squash, peeled and cut into large, bite-sized chunks
- 1 pound 2 ounces salmon fillet, preferably organic, skinned and cut into large, bite-sized chunks
- 1 pound 2 ounces peeled raw shrimp
- Bok Choy or any other green vegetables of your choice
- 1/2 to 1 lime, juiced or more to taste
- Cilantro, for garnish
Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
By karen1
Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl
- Salad:
- 2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and well drained
- 3/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
- 3/4 cup chopped peeled jicama
- 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels, uncooked (or frozen or canned)
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
- Half a ripe avocado, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- Honey-Lime Dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeño pepper (use canned for less heat)
Summer Garden Pasta
By karen1
2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved
- 4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- Good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
- 18 large basil leaves, julienned, plus extra for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound dried angel hair pasta (Capilini pasta is find it is best)
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Strawberry Bread
By karen1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl
- 1 1/2 c. unsifted flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2/3 c. salad oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. chopped pecans
- 1 tsp. orange extract
- 1 1/2 c. sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 eggs well beaten
Shrimp Étouffée
By karen1
In a large frying pan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderate heat until almost smoking
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled
- 2 scallions including green tops, chopped
- Boiled or steamed rice, for serving