Croques-Monsieur I use good Jarlsberg, Gruyère, Beaufort, or Comté cheese and the best boiled ham that I can find at my market. The sandwiches can be prepared ahead and baked as needed for a large party or wedding reception. —Jacques Pépin OvenAluminum foilCookie sheet 2 White bread slices (Thick slices)2 Cheese slices2 tsp Butter Preheat [...]
An example of Cucina Povera, Pasta with Tomatoes and Chickpeas inspired by one of my favorite test kitchens. The brothy pasta is served in bowls with spoons. Paste E Ceci - Pasta with Chickpeas 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)1 small onion (finely chopped)Kosher salt3 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)1 sprig rosemary¼ tsp. [...]
A great creamy puree of tomatillos, avocado, cilantro and jalapenos as a topping for tacos inspired by some of my favorite chefs. Tomatillo and Avocado Sauce 8 ounces tomatillos (husks and stems removed, rinsed well and dried and cut in to 1-inch pieces.)1 avocado (halved, pitted, and cut into 1 inch pieces)1-2 jalapeño chiles (stemmed, [...]
Backyard Barbeque Beans Inspired by a favorite PBS cooking show. 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (Bull's Eye Original)1/2 cup ketchup (Heinz)1/2 cup water2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon liquid smoke1 teaspoon granulated garlic1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 1/4 pounds bratwurst (casings removed)2 onions (chopped)2 28-ounce cans baked beans - Bush Original2 15-ounce cans pinto [...]
Pumpkin Pie Bites 2 Homemade Dough Crusts or store bought pie crust (store bought already comes with 2 per package)8 oz Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature)1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumkin pie filling)1/2 cup Granulated Sugar3 large Eggs (one is for the egg wash)1 tsp Vanilla ExtractOptional Topping: whipped cream (cool whip, etc.)2 [...]
Mini Pumpkin Pies Makes 12 (1 mini pie) Servings in standard muffin tin. 1 package (14.1 ounces refrigerated pie crusts, 2 crusts)1 can (15 ounces pumpkin)1 can (14 ounces sweetened condensed milk)2 eggs1 tablespoon McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract Preheat oven to 375°F. For the Mini Pumpkin Pies, unroll crusts on [...]
Though I haven't been to Rome, this is said to be a classic Roman pasta dish that requires a quality pecorino Romano, a salty, hard sheep's milk cheese. Cornstarch is added to overcome the tendency some readily available cheese to clump, but for best flavor imported pecorino is suggested. 1½ CUPS WATER2 TEASPOONS CORNSTARCH6 OUNCES [...]
Savory Stuffed French Bread Sandwiches 1 loaf french bread1 pound lean ground beef1 small white onion finely chopped (at least 2 Tbsp. but you can add more if you like)1/2 cup chopped celery1 clove minced garlic1 can cream of mushroom soup2 Tbsp. milk2 tsp. Worcestershire saucesalt and pepper (to taste)1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 [...]
Inspired by my favorite test kitchen, but modified to use olive oil. Baked Potatoes 2 approximately 7 to 9-ounce russet potatoes, unpeeled, each lightly pricked with fork in 6 places1/2 cup water2 Tbsp. olive oilSalt and pepper Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450 degrees.Dissolve 2 tablespoons salt in 1/2 cup [...]
This inspired by a skinnytaste.com recipe, but I adjust for using bit more garlic as listed in the recipe below. Creamy Asparagus and Leek Soup 2 lbs asparagus (approximately 2 bunches with tough ends snapped off)1 tbsp butter4 leeks (white and pale green only, halved lengthwise, sliced thin)3 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)6 cups reduced-sodium [...]