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Category Archives: Entrées

Moroccan spaghetti squash

1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) spaghetti squash 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 3/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley Pierce squash all over with a small sharp knife. Cook in microwave for 6 minutes. Turn squash over […]

Macaroni and cheese

1 stick unsalted butter 6 slices white bread 5 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp coarse salt, plus more for water 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 4 1/2 cups (18 oz) grated sharp white cheddar cheese 2 cups (8 oz) grated Gruyère or […]

Grilled eggplant sandwiches

1 medium eggplant, sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 tsp salt 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp parsley 1/2 tsp rosemary 1/2 red onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick Italian bread Lettuce Tomato Combine salt, thyme, parsley, and rosemary into a bowl. Lightly brush eggplant slices with olive oil, and then cover in spice mixture. Grill eggplant slices […]

Fettucine alfredo

1 lb fettucine 6 tbsp butter 1 shallot, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Cook fettucine, and drain in a colander, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot. While pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté. […]

Red kidney bean curry

1/3 cup olive oil 1/6 cup chopped fresh ginger 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground tumeric 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 8 oz tomato sauce 3 cups (30 oz) red kidney beans, undrained 1 plum tomato, diced 1/2 […]

Asparagus, goat cheese, and lemon pasta

1 lb rotini 1 lb asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp lemon zest 2 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped 5 oz goat cheese (soft, not crumbled) lemon juice, to taste Cook rotini in well-salted water until almost tender. Add asparagus and cook until firm-tender, another 2-3 minutes. Reserve one cup […]

Potato gratin

3 tbsp butter 4 large yellow potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup milk 2 oz grated cheese (Parmesan, Gruyere, etc) Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with butter. Arrange thin slices of potato in a layer, overlapping edges slightly. Sprinkle on copious salt and freshly ground black pepper, and a portion of the […]

Beef Stroganoff

1 lb beef chuck roast 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 stick butter 4 green onions, sliced (white parts only) 4 tbsp flour 1 can beef broth 1 tsp brown mustard 6 oz sliced mushrooms 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup milk or white wine 1 lb egg noodles Remove any fat […]

Meatloaf

24 oz ground beef (85% lean) 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped 1 cup dry bread crumbs 2/3 cup ketchup 2/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients into a large bowl, and knead until well […]

Chicken marsala

3 whole boneless chicken breasts, halved 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 3 1/2 tbsp butter 1 onion, sliced thin 3/4 lb white mushrooms, sliced thin 1/2 cup marsala 1 cup chicken broth 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Cook in large skillet with the olive oil and […]