Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe

March 7th, 2010 by admin No comments »
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3 ounces fresh or frozen spinach
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese, drained of excess moisture
1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of nutmeg

Sauce

1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (or whole tomatoes that you shred as you add to the pan)
4 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled
Salt
2 ounces goat cheese

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Blueberry Cake Recipe

March 6th, 2010 by admin No comments »

1 cup all purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon of flour (plus more for prepping cake pan)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 oz (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

2 cups blueberries, rinsed and drained (if using frozen blueberries, thaw and drain first)

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Powdered sugar for dusting

2 Combine 1 cup

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Irish Beef Stew Recipe

March 6th, 2010 by admin No comments »

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/4 pounds well-marbled chuck beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces (NOT extra-lean)
6 large garlic cloves, minced
6 cups beef stock or canned beef broth
I cup of Guinness beer
1 cup of fine red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
3 pounds

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Kahla Brownies Recipe

March 6th, 2010 by admin No comments »

1 ? pounds of 60% cacao chocolate
1 cup of butter, cut into pieces and at room temperature
6 eggs, room temperature
2 cups of sugar
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon of Kahla
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour

2 In a double boiler or using a bowl over a pot of simmering

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Parmesan Chicken Recipe

March 6th, 2010 by admin No comments »
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1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup or 1/4 pound), melted
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or 2/3 cup if you are using a Microplane zester)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
A large pinch of Italian seasoning (herb mix)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 lbs of skinless, boneless, chicken meat,

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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Hot Dogs Recipe

March 5th, 2010 by admin No comments »
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Ingredients

1 teaspoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 large hot dogs, knockwurst, or kielbasa
1/2 ounce cheddar cheese, cut into long sticks
2 Tbsp chopped onion
1 cup refrigerated sauerkraut, drained, roughly chopped
4 slices bacon
Vegetable oil
4 long hot dog buns

Method
1 Prepare your grill for direct medium high heat.
2 Mix together the ketchup and mustard in a small bowl.

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