Ingredients: 12 baguette slices 4 oz mild, creamy Gorgonzola at room temperature 2 ripe Bartlett pears, halved, cored, and peeled Fresh ground pepper Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2. Place the baguette slices on a non-stick or ungreased baking sheet. Toast until lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Remove and set […]
Author: Nat Sterling
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Cherry Sorbet
2 heaping cups pitted cherries 3⁄4 cup sugar (or honey to taste) 2 ⁄3 cup water While one person pits the cherries, another can combine sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely (syrup will be clear at this point) and allow the mixture to cool. When […]
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Sicilian Eggplant Caponata
Sicilian Eggplant Caponata 1 Eggplant, large Cooking Oil 2 medium Onions, chopped 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed 3 Celery Stalks, chopped 1 Can of Italian Plum Tomatoes 10 Green Olives, pitted and quartered 3 tablespoons of pine nuts 1/4 cup of capers, large 1/4 cup of wine vinegar 2 tablespoons of sugar Wash eggplant. […]
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Pork Chops Liegoise
INGREDIENTS: (Serves two) 2 thick pork chops, about 10-12 ounces (300-360g) each Salt Black pepper 1 or 2 cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 ounces (60g) Gruyére cheese 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard PROCEDURE: 1. Season the pork chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper; peel and smash the garlic cloves. […]
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Orzo with Feta Cheese
Serves 6 as main course or 8 as side dish 8 C chicken broth ½ C olive oil 5 cloves garlic (thinly sliced) 4 C zucchini or yellow squash (diced or grated) ½ C white wine 1 lb orzo ¼ C lemon juice 3 T lemon zest 1-1/2 C feta […]
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Baked Eggs with Tomato and Pancetta
½ small onion, finely diced 1 two-inch sprig of rosemary 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pinch red pepper flakes 1 quart whole peeled tomatoes 12 black olives, pitted and cut into halves 12 large eggs 6 quarter-inch slices pancetta 6 small gratin dishes What to do: 1. Turn oven to 375°. 2. Over medium heat, […]
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Narsai’s Coq Au Vin Beaujolais
2 cups Beaujolais 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 3 or 4 garlic cloves, chopped one 3-pound chicken, disjointed 1/4 pound salt pork, cut into 1/4 x 1/4 x 1-inch strips 3 tablespoons flour 2 carrot, peeled and cut in 2-inch-long pieces […]
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Greek Chicken Roulades
12 pitted kalamata olives, divided 3 tbsp fresh bread crumbs 3 tbsp minced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1 tbsp minced lemon zest 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp dried oregano 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each), trimmed of fat 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 […]
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Creamy Orzo
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup dry orzo pasta 2 tbsp minced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese (1 oz) 1/8 tsp each, kosher salt and black pepper Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan, stir in orzo. Return liquid to a boil. Cook orzo, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until […]
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Moscato-Poached Pears with Gorgonzola Dolce
4 semi-firm, ripe pears (preferably Anjou or Comice) 1 lemon, juice and zest cut into wide strips 1 1/2 cups Moscato or sweet Italian dessert wine, such as vin santo or Dindarello 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 8-12 ounces Gorgonzola dolce, room temperature What to do: 1. Peel pears, leaving stems intact. Rub flesh with […]
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Obazta – Bavarian Camembert Spread/Dip
Most bavarian beergardens and restaurants have this Camembert spread/dip on their menu also called “angemachter Camembert”. Great as appetizer or in between meals enjoyed with a cold Hefeweizen. It’s usually served on a Whole Grain or Rye Bread or personal favorite a fresh, warm Brezel. Garnish Obazta with thinly sliced red onion rings and lettuce. […]
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Home-Style Fries
1 1/2 lb russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp. dried thyme salt and black pepper to taste Boil potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes, drain well. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add parboiled potatoes and saute 5 minutes without stirring. Stir and cook […]
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Orange-Glazed Salmon
Makes 4 fillets 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning (salt-free) 1 tsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp kosher salt 4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each) 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup Seville orange marmalade 1 tbsp lime juice lime wedges Combine Cajun seasoning, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Rub over all surfaces of fillets. […]
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Paula’s Lentil-Mushroom Soup
Ingredients- 3 cups chopped onion 1 1/2 cup diced celery 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound lentils, rinsed and drains 3 quarts water 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika 2 1/2 teaspoons salt sour cream or yogurt for garnish Instructions- Saute […]
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Peasant Soup
Make this the day before for extra deliciousness. 1 cup white northern beans, soaked overnight 4 cups water 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped onion 1-1/2 to 2 cups diced potatoes 4 cups shredded cabbage 1 (13-3/4 oz) can beef broth 1-1/2 cups water 1-1/2 tablespoons salt 1/4 tablespoon pepper 2 Polish sausages cut into […]
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Philadelphia Classic Cheesecake
time prep: 20 min total: 5 hr 45 min servings total: 16 servings what you need 1-1/2 cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs 3 Tbsp. sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 4 eggs make it HEAT oven to 325°F. […]
Persimmon salad with fuyu persimmons, pomegranate seeds, chopped apple, lemon, honey, and mint. Yield: Serves 4. INGREDIENTS 3 fuyu persimmons, peeled, chopped (1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces), seeds (if any) discarded 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds 1 Granny Smith or Fuji apple, peeled, cored, chopped (1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces) 7-10 leaves fresh mint, thinly sliced […]
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French Potato Salad
2 pounds small russet Potatoes 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley. 1. Scrub the potatoes and drop them into a […]
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Russian Potato Salad
INGREDIENTS 2 pounds small new potatoes 8 green onions thinly sliced 4 tablespoons ch0pped fresh dill 3 garlic cloves chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 2 to 3 tablespoons capers Juice of 16 lemon Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: oil the potatoes until just tender; drain well and let cool until you […]
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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 1999 Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound fresh spaghetti, cooked al dente 4 large eggs, beaten Salt 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves Directions In a large saute pan, over medium heat, cook the bacon until […]