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Sausage, Mozzerella, and Broccoli Rabe with Shells
By Jillh929
You can substitute a mild sausage, such as sweet Italian, for the spicy variety
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 sprigs thyme
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 links spicy Italian sausage (3/4 pound total), casings removed
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed and coarsely chopped
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Loaded Sweet-Potato Skins
By Jillh929
We used flavorful sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes, baked them, and topped them with a drizzle of sour cr...
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds total), scrubbed and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 scallion, sliced, for garnish
Black Pepper Spice-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin
By Jillh929
Here, handsome and crowd-pleasing beef tenderloin is first rubbed with an Indian-inspired combination of spices—c...
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds (preferably brown)
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 4 green cardamom pods, crushed, reserving seeds and discarding pods
- 1 (1 1/2-inch) cinnamon stick, broken into small pieces
- 1 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 (2-pounds) trimmed and tied center-cut beef tenderloin roast, at room temperature 30 minutes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
Turkey Meatloaf with Fontina and Mushrooms
By Jillh929
Seared mushrooms, sauteed leeks, and garlic add layers of flavor to this meatloaf
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 small leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced, washed, and dried thoroughly
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cup shredded fontina cheese (4 ounces)
- 1 slice day-old bread, cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (93 percent lean)
Cook's Illustrated Ultimate Banana Bread
By Jillh929
Be sure to use very ripe, heavily speckled (or even black) bananas in this recipe
- 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 6 large very ripe bananas (about 2 1/4 pounds), peeled (see note)
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter , melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup walnuts , toasted and coarsely chopped (optional)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Cook's Illustrated Macaroni and Cheese
By Jillh929
Serves 6 to 8, or 10 to 12 as a side
- Bread Crumb Topping:
- 6 slices white sandwich bread (good-quality, about 6 ounces), torn into rough pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold), cut into 6 pieces
- Pasta and Cheese:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon table salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 5 cups milk (see note)
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese , shredded (2 cups)
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese , shredded (2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon table salt
Texas Red Chili
By Jillh929
1.Toast dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and blistered, 2 to 3 minutes per side
- 8 whole dried chiles (5 ancho and 3 guajillo or all ancho; about 3 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons safflower oil, plus more as needed
- 3 pounds trimmed beef chuck, cut into small pieces (1/2 inch or smaller)
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 large onions, coarsely chopped (4 cups)
- 7 to 8 garlic cloves, minced (5 tablespoons)
- 2 jalapeno or serrano chiles, seeded if desired, minced
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled plum tomatoes, pureed with their juice (3 1/2 cups)
- 4 cups water, plus more if needed and for soaking
- 2 to 3 teaspoons white vinegar, to taste
Black-Bean Burgers
By Jillh929
There are lots of meatless burgers in the world, but this one—earthy and satisfying without being stodgy—has La...
- 2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 soft hamburger buns
- Accompaniments: sour cream; salsa; lettuce
White Bean and Olive Salad
By Jillh929
In a large bowl, whisk toether lemon juice, oil, and mustard; season with salt and pepper
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- Corse salt and ground pepper
- 2 cans (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
S'more Cookies
By Jillh929
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup light-brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, cut into 30 squares
- 15 large marshmallows, halved horizontally