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Cherry Tomato Spaghetti all'Amatriciana
By nikkiasse
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente
- Salt
- 1 pound regular or thick spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1/4 pound chunk pancetta, cut into small pieces
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 2 pints small cherry tomatoes
- 2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (a couple generous handfuls) Pepper
- 1 cup basil leaves, torn or chopped
- 2/3 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (a couple generous handfuls)
Rockfish with Tomatoes, Capers, Lemon, Artichokes, and Fennel
By nikkiasse
Trim the artichoke leaves and stems and blanch in salted, boiling water with a little of the lemon juice
- 3 large globe artichokes
- 1/2 lemon, juiced, plus 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
- 2 bulbs fennel, finely sliced lengthwise
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 6 (6-ounce) rockfish or halibut fillets
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and blanched in 3 changes water, then sliced
- 4 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and large diced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup fish or chicken stock, optional
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon chiffonaded basil leaves
Chimichurri
By nikkiasse
Stir together vinegar, water, garlic, bay leaf salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until salt is dissolved
- 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 1/2 California bay leaf, broken in half
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Pork Tenderloin Churrasco
By nikkiasse
Combine oil and paprika in heavy small saucepan
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons hot smoked Spanish paprika (Pimentón de la Vera)*
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon (packed) minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 1-pound pork tenderloins, trimmed of fat and silver skin membrane
Red Wine Beef Stew with Potatoes and Green Beans
By nikkiasse
Season the beef cubes lightly with salt and pepper
- 2 pounds beef chuck for stew, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 medium carrots, peeled, halved and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 small onions, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans reduced-sodium beef or chicken broth
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 handfuls green beans, ends trimmed
Tilapia Piccata
By nikkiasse
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 8 ounces uncooked orzo (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
Coffee-Marinated Short Ribs
By nikkiasse
For marinade: Stir 4 cups water, coffee, 1/2 cup coarse salt, and sugar in large bowl until salt and sugar dissolv...
- Marinade:
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups chilled strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup coarse kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons (packed) dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 pounds bison (often labeled buffalo) short ribs, cut between ribs to separate
- Short Ribs:
- 1/4 cup chopped bacon (about 1 1/2 ounces)
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz) or ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Oven-Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken with Parsley Olive Oil Sauce
By nikkiasse
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 (5-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Parsley Olive Oil Sauce
Double-Ginger Pumpkin Flans
By nikkiasse
1. Preheat oven to 325°. 2
- Caramel:
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- Flan:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
Bollito Misto
By nikkiasse
Heat a large braising pot over medium-high heat
- 4 pounds beef brisket or top round
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 cups beef stock or broth
- 4 About 4 cups water, enough to cover the beef
- 2 onions, peeled and quartered
- 4 celery stalks, cut in 1/2
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into thirds
- 1 pound small boiling potatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Gorgonzola Sauce, recipe follows
- Salsa Verde, recipe follows