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Funghi alla Griglia
By LeeBoruchow
Grilled portabellos with pea sprouts
- 4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 lb fresh pea sprouts/tendrils
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 lb Cacio di Roma
- 4 cremini mushrooms
Lasagne alla Napoletana
By LeeBoruchow
Yes, this is the king of all lasagne dishes
- Ragu Napoletano:
- 2 1/2 lbs basic pasta dough
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 recipe ragu napoleano, sausages thinly sliced, other meats reserved for another use
- 3 cups fresh ricotta
- 1 recipe polpette alla napoletana
- 1 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella, shredded
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oik
- 8 oz boneless veal shoulder, cut into chunks
- 8 oz boneless beef chuck, cut into chunks
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup dry red wine
- two 28 oz cans plum tomatoes, passed through a food mill
- 8 oz sweet italian sausages
- pinch hot red pepper flakes
Clam Stew with Shiitakes, Cinzano, Chorizo and Garlic Bread
By LeeBoruchow
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/4 cup
- 1 medium red onion, chopped into 1/2" dice
- 1/2 lb shiitakes, hard part of foot removed
- 1/2 lb cooked chorizo, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Cinzano Rosso sweet vermouth
- 1 1/2 cups basic tomato sauce
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 24 littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 1 baguette
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch thyme, leaves only, finely chopped
Moo-Shu Pork
By LeeBoruchow
In a wok filled with 1 cup oil, bring to high temperature and add the pork
- 1 lb pork, julienned
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cups shredded white cabbage
- 3/4 cup bamboo shoots, julienned
- 3/4 cup wood ear mushrooms, julienned (rehydrated)
- 1 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 eggs, beaten lightly
- 1 bunch scallions, made into scallion brushes (to make brushes, hold scallion green and with a paring knife, make several vertical slices through white part. Immediately submerge in ice water and they will fan out, becoming "brushes")
- 4-6 chinese pancakes, steamed hot
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Canola or grapeseed oil to cook
Calamari in Umido
By LeeBoruchow
Braised spicy calamari with ramp bruschetta
- 3 lbs cleaned calamari
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus 4 tbsp
- 10 cloves whole garlic, peeled
- 1 tbsp crushed hot chilies
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups basic tomato sauce
- 2 bunches ramps (about 16), cleaned and whole
- 1 bunch marjoram, leaves only
- 4 thick slices country bread
Bietola alla Siciliana
By LeeBoruchow
Sicilian style Swiss Chard
- 1 large (1 1/4 lb) bunch Swiss chard, rinsed well, tough stem ends trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
Capretto con Pesto di Mandorle
By LeeBoruchow
Barbecued goat with a lemon salad and almond pesto
- Lemon Salad:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- salt
- 1 bone-in leg of goat (or lamb), about 5 lbs, rinsed and patted dry
- 4 lemons, peeled and sliced very thin, seeds removed
- 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bunches arugula, chiffonade
- Almond Pesto:
- 1 cup blanched almonds
- 1/2 cup green olive paste
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Standard Coleslaw
By LeeBoruchow
Calories 76 Total Fat 3.0g Total Carbohydrates 10
- 1/2 head Napa Cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 Garlic Clove, minced
- 1 Cup thinly sliced Red Onion
- 1/2 Jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed/minced
- 3 tbsp Champagne Vinegar
- 2 tbspMayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp Spicy Mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 bunch Cilantro, chopped
Agnolotti 2
By LeeBoruchow
Another variation on agnolotti, this time sans meat
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium Spanish onion, chopped into 1/8th-inch dice
- 1/4 cup ricotta
- 1/4 cup grated Fontina
- 3 tablespoons fresh goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh marjoram leaves
- 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
- 1 recipe basic pasta, rolled to thinnest setting on machine
- 3 ounces unsalted butter
- 4 ounces porcini mushrooms, sliced paper thin (may substitute crimini)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Green Chili
By LeeBoruchow
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat
- 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into medium dice
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 jalapeños, halved and seeded
- 5 poblanos, halved and seeded
- 2 lbs tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 large red onion, cut into medium dice
- 1 cup oregano leaves, chopped
- 1 bottle of blonde ale
- 1 quart of stock
- cilantro leaves, cotija cheese, pickled red onions, for garnish