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Healthy Pasta with Spicy Crab - Bobby Flay

By ranmcm
Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 Fresno chiles, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
- 1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente, drained, 1 cup of the pasta
- cooking water reserved
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

By ranmcm
Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten
- 3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise (I quartered them)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) canned plum tomatoes, with their juice (I used peeled)
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (I used 2 tsp)
- 1 quart chicken stock or water
- 1/2 cup of sour cream (Optional)
Smothered Pork Chops - Tyler Florence

By ranmcm
Recipe courtesy of Tyler Florence
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick, bone-in
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Mustard-Roasted Potatoes - Ina Garten

By ranmcm
Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten
- 2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes (or small Yukon Gold potatoes)
- 2 yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard (I used more)
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Hummus - Ina Garten

By ranmcm
Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (1 can)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons water or liquid from the chickpeas
- 8 dashes hot sauce
Chicken Pot Pie - Ina Garten

By ranmcm
Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten
- 3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 5 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups yellow onions, chopped (2 onions)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups medium-diced carrots, blanched for 2 minutes
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas (2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen small whole onions
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 pound cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup ice water
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- Flaked sea salt and cracked black pepper
4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp - Rachel Ray

By ranmcm
Quick and easy shrimp recipe, courtesy of Rachel Ray
- 12 piece jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, & tails intact (I use removed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed with the side of a knife
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp steak seasoning, (Montreal Seasoning by McCormick is recommended)
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Baked Ziti with Sausage, Tomatoes, Basil and Cheese

By ranmcm
This easy pasta recipe features ziti, turkey sausage, canned tomatoes, and fresh basil
- 1 lb package uncooked ziti pasta
- 1 pound hot Italian turkey sausage
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans petite-diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (4 oz) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Crispy Olives Stuffed with Sausage - Michael Chiarello

By ranmcm
Recipe courtesy of Michael Chiarello
- 1/4 pound (1 link) fresh Italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 jar (8 ounces) large pitted green olives
- 4 to 6 cups peanut oil, for deep-frying
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Grilled Berkshire Pork Chops with Merlot Sauce - Scott Johnson

By ranmcm
Recipe Courtesy of Scott Johnson
- Merlot Sauce:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup Merlot wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pork chops:
- 4 (4-ounce) pork chops
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil