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Pesto alla trapanese (A Sicilian tomato pesto)
45 minutesComments Off on Pesto alla trapanese (A Sicilian tomato pesto)Ingredients 400g (½ lb.) ripe, fresh tomatoes 2-3 cloves of garlic A handful of fresh basil A handful of blanched almonds Salt and pepper Olive oil, 100g (4 oz.) grated pecorino cheese 400g (½ lb.) of pasta of your choice Instructions Make your pesto by adding garlic, basil, almond, salt and pepper in the food […]
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Apple and Onion Compote
Comments Off on Apple and Onion CompoteThis is modified from the Susan Herrmann Loomis cookbook “French Grill”. Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, more if needed 1 tablespoon olive oil, more if needed 12 ounces (360 g) onions, brimmed and thinly sliced Fine sea salt 4 medium (about 6 ounces: 180 g) flavorful apples, such as Pink Lady, cored, peeled and cut […]
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The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Comments Off on The Ultimate Grilled Cheese SandwichThis recipe is a combination of many grilled cheese recipes that I have tried and has resulted in the truly ultimate grilled cheese. Clearly cooking the sandwich over a medium low heat (or setting if you are using a panini grill like I do), but also using mayonnaise instead of butter to oil the bread […]
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Salmon Burgers
20 minutesComments Off on Salmon BurgersIf you finely grind part of the salmon, it will bind the rest, which can be coarsely chopped to retain its moisture during cooking. Some bread crumbs keep the burger from becoming as densely packed as (bad) meatloaf. This approach, along with a few simple seasonings, produce delicious burgers in not much more time than […]
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Spaghetti with Garlic & Spinach
Comments Off on Spaghetti with Garlic & SpinachThis easy, five-ingredient dinner is one of those gems to keep handy for weeknights when you have no idea what to make. Quickly cooking the garlic over low heat draws out some of its pungency, leaving behind lots of garlicky taste without the bite. If your garlic has a green sprout growing in the center […]
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Garlicky Spaghetti with Lemon and Pine Nuts for Two
Comments Off on Garlicky Spaghetti with Lemon and Pine Nuts for TwoAuthor’s Notes The key to a flavor-packed spaghetti made from pantry ingredients is making the most of the garlic. We mince our garlic to make sure that all of it cooks at the same rate. Toasting the garlic over low heat in extra-virgin olive oil ensures that it cooks to a pale golden brown. Any […]
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Pasta With Eggplant and Zucchini
40 minutesComments Off on Pasta With Eggplant and ZucchiniIngredients 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoons dried oregano ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pound eggplant ½ pound zucchini ¾ pound dry pasta, like ziti, fusilli, shells or rigatoni […]
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Bucatini all’Amatriciana
20 minutesComments Off on Bucatini all’AmatricianaIngredients 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil 6 ounces (170g) guanciale, cut into slices about 1/8 inch thick and then into 3/4- by 1/4-inch strips (see note) Pinch red pepper flakes ¼ cup (60ml) dry white wine 1 (28-ounce; 794g) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 […]
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The Fancy Nancy Grilled Cheese
Comments Off on The Fancy Nancy Grilled CheeseIngredients Balsamic Reduction ½ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey Sandwiches 8 slices sourdough bread 12 ounces Fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (⅔ cup) 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 tablespoons pesto sauce Instructions Balsamic reduction Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small skillet over […]
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Comments Off on Balsamic VinaigretteIngredients 1 clove garlic, crushed ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup honey 1 tablespoons dijon mustard ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil Instructions Pour all of the ingredients into the squeeze bottle and eyeball the amounts. If you do not have the time or you plan to […]
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