Recipezaar: Northeastern U.S.,Dinner Party recipes

Buttermilk Biscuits, Green Onions, Black Pepper & Sea Salt

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:04:34 -0500

These quick, flavorful biscuits with a touch of cornmeal are perfect for Thanksgiving. Easily doubled, We enjoyed them thoroughly! Recipe by Bon Appetit Test Kitchen; this was in the November 2008 of Bon Appetit Magazine. -- posted by Manami

Grilled Pineapple and Scallops Teriyaki

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:15:55 -0500

Fresh sea scallops are quickly marinated in a simple mixture of fresh pineapple chunks and sweet Teriyaki sauce. Skewered and then grilled to perfection, the pineapple and scallops combine for a sweet and delicious flavor. Serve over a bed of steamed rice or enjoy as an appetizer. Grilling up an assortment of appetizers starts your celebration with a tasty bang. Marinating time is 30-60 minutes. -- posted by Manami

Cavatelli With Pancetta & Cauliflower

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:16:45 -0500

Cavatelli Con Pancetta e Cavolfiore - what a wonderful way to prepare cauliflower! I am always looking for different ways of cooking cauliflower, this turned out better than expected! From Lidia Bastianich web site. -- posted by Manami

Maryland Crab Cakes

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:08:38 -0500

Full of crab, not filling! These are how crabcakes are supposed to be. -- posted by KathyP53

Mama's Lemon Bars

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:43:44 -0500

Great anytime but always on our Christmas cookie plate. -- posted by KissKiss

Raspberry Meringue Kisses

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:36:12 -0500

My favorite of all my Grandma's Christmas cookies. -- posted by KissKiss

Cape Cod Carbonara

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:51:37 -0500

a pasta dish with traditional carbonara sauce enhanced with fresh seafood from Cape Cod -- posted by nyshogirl

Goat Cheese Popovers

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:31:51 -0500

This recipe was adapted from the White Rocks Inn Bed & Breakfast in Wallingford, Vermont. Enjoy!I really loved these popovers! I think next time I might try using brie or pepper-jack cheese. -- posted by Sharon123

Four Seasons Oysters in Champagne Velouté

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:40:45 -0500

This recipe is from the NY Times. As I much enjoy both oysters and champagne, it has to be good! I think you could substitute bottled clam juice for the fish stock. -- posted by Dan-Amer #1

Pat's Buffalo Wing Dipping Sauce

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:50:57 -0500

You gotta have sauce when you serve wings! Add hot sauce to taste. Some celery sticks on the side are good too. -- posted by Bone Man

Shrimp Seviche

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:41:20 -0500

Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill in Chicago serves Mexican seafood in 3 preparations; this one is for seviche.:) Seviches typically use lime juice to "cook" raw fish. In our version, we simmer the seafood to give it a crisp bite, then prepare it as you would a traditional raw-fish seviche. Coastal Living Magazine, November 2008 edition. Text and recipes by Kathryn Jessup.Chill from 1 to 6 hours, so that the flavors can marry and be cooked. -- posted by Manami

Chocolate-Coffee Gingerbread With Hazelnut Poached Pears

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:42:17 -0500

This deep rich cake gets extra flavor from bittersweet chocolate, coffee, and crystallized ginger.You can make some things 1 day in advance and it is so good! Disregard the long laundry list as it goes together very easily. Bon Appetit Magazine, December 2008 Edition by contributing editor Bruce Aidell's. Haven't allowed for cooling times. -- posted by Manami

Creamy Caramel Hot Apple Cider for a Chilly Night

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:29:11 -0500

I wanted a creamy concoction, suitable to take the chill off and linger in my memory. This is what I came up with, I hope you enjoy! -- posted by Sharon123

Roasted Squash With Maple Syrup and Sage Cream

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:18:25 -0500

Barbara Lynch isn't choosy about which squash to include in this deeply flavored dish, which gets finished with a sage-infused cream sauce - she with whichever varieties look best at the farmers' market - but delicata and and butternut are among her favorites. From: A Chef's First Thanksgiving found in Food & Wine Magazine, November 2006 edition. It seems to be a lot of work but it is really worth the while! Made it last week and the residents loved it. -- posted by Manami

Goan Roast Pork With Basmati Pilaf

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:04:30 -0500

Chef Floyd Cardoz of New York City's Tabla is best known for layering Indian flavors onto locally available ingredients. :) Serve with Alsatian Riesling, such as Loosen, Dr. L; Syrah such as Shafer Relentless; or Zinfandel, such as Robert Biale Vineyards Monte Rosso Marinating time has been included!!.NewYork, NYC Magazine. -- posted by Manami

Waldorf Salad (Low-Fat)

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:57:29 -0500

This fast and healthy recipe uses yogurt rather than mayonnaise. I found it in "The Washington Post" and they adapted it from the cookbook:, "Healthy Homestyle Cooking: 200 of Your Favorite Family Recipes-With a Fraction of the Fat" by Evelyn Tribole. -- posted by blucoat

Gramercy Tavern Gingerbread Cake

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:17:26 -0500

This recipe produces an incredibly moist, dark, rich, sticky, dense gingerbread cake with a complex and spicy flavour . I've slightly modified the recipe based on the one Claudia Fleming, pastry chef, prepares at New York City's famed Gramercy Tavern. The original version is in brackets. Recipe was printed in "Gourmet Magazine" (Feb. 2000). Cake develops a lovely caramelized crust that can stick to the pan. Spray generously with cooking spray with flour or line pan with parchment paper (greasing both well) and allow cake to cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. You can use part whole-wheat flour and, if you want to avoid alcohol, you can replace the stout with strong coffee. Recipe makes a 10" bundt cake (or springform); if you want, you can halve the recipe for an 8x8 square pan. Cake is even better the next day (so it is a good make-ahead dessert). Serve cake plain, dusted with confectioners sugar, with whipped cream, or with vanilla ice cream. -- posted by blucoat

Vidalia Onion, Lump Blue Crabmeat & Tomato Salad

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:32:20 -0500

Two reasons why I'm posting this recipe, the photo of it is gorgeous and I have 20 pounds of Vidalia onions to use. Recipe by Brian Stapleton, Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Director of The Carolina Crossroads Restaurant & Bar, The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. -- posted by Charlotte J

Shaved Cauliflower Salad

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:48:46 -0500

A delightful salad from The Inn at Trail's End & Spa at Wilmington, Vermont -- posted by Sharon123

Crab and Scallion Stuffed Shrimp

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:35:38 -0500

Butterfly shrimp by using a paring knife to cut a slit in the underside of a shrimp, cutting almost, but not completely through. -- posted by KathyP53

Tuna & Bacon Pasta Fina

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:17:19 -0500

This is a recipe that I have been making for years. It's always a favorite. You can tweak the ingredients to your own tastes if you so choose. My brother likes to add minced onions to the saute. It's quick, it's easy & tastes great! -- posted by ChaCha3

Chef's Choice Shellfish Bisque

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:11:38 -0500

This is "chef's choice" because you can use whatever shellfish you have available or that you favor. You can use canned, frozen and thawed, or fresh. Whatever you decide, you are guaranteed to produce a quick, tasty bisque that is sure to impress. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Kale Salad With Pine Nuts, Currants & Parmesan

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:13:17 -0500

In a surprising twist, Tuscan kale is served rawand makes for a substantial and satisfying winter salad. Be sure to choose bunches of Tuscan kale with small leaves, which are more tender. I adapted the recipe from one I found in this month's "Bon Appétit" (February 2009). It's by acclaimed chef Dan Barber, of New York's famous Blue Hill restaurants. Allow the currants to marinated for at least a few hours. After that, this dish takes minutes to throw together. -- posted by blucoat

Mac-N-Smoked Gouda With Cauliflower

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:28:40 -0500

A recipe from 30 Minute Meals with Racheal Ray! Yummo! Sometimes I like to add in chopped carrot and peas, or some diced red bell pepper. Feel free to add a little more color to your meal! -- posted by Sharon123

Panfried Smashed Potatoes

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:51:27 -0500

Crisp skinned, and sprinkled with a generous amount of salty parmesan! Adapted from Gourmet magazine(March 2009). -- posted by Sharon123

Mini Smoked Salmon Pizzas

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:52:00 -0400

Gyoza skins are the Japanese equivalent of wonton wrappers; you'll likely find both in the refrigerated section of the supermarket. If you can't find gyoza skins, substitute round wonton wrappers. They are baked instead of fried! :) Recipe by Julie Grimes Bottcher, Cooking Light Magazine, November, 2006 edition. -- posted by Manami

Bourbon-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:22:32 -0400

This is a Rachael Ray recipe. Havent seen one like this. I made it for dinner and it was delicious and so simple to prepare, a real 30 minute meal for any occasion. I cut my own chops from a boneless pork loin so you can adjust the thickness to your liking. Instead of salt and pepper I used seasoned salt and added 2-3 tablespoons of honey mustard to the sauce for extra creaminess. Oven cooking will depend on thickness of chops. Serve with rice and honey glazed carrots. -- posted by twin01

Haddock Provencal

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:43:36 -0400

Another quick, weeknight recipe, but good enough for company (I make it for Christmas eve dinner every year). I can usually have the fish, rice pilaf, and steamed vegetable on the table in 30 minutes. This is also good using scallops (or any white fish). My family (even the kids) love this. -- posted by WorkingMom2three

Boiled Lobster With Drawn Lemon-Caper Butter

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:56:37 -0400

Osso Bucco Duranti's Style

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:36:02 -0400

This recipe is a specialty of Duranti's Restaurant, Pittsburgh, PA. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Turkey Tetrazzini

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:48:34 -0400

Closest homemade version of Stouffers I have made. It's a favorite way to use roast turkey. -- posted by Rosepot

Philly Fish House Punch

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:32:09 -0400

Mix this up in a pretty glass bottle and store in the frig for guests! -- posted by KathyP53

Lighter Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon and Chicken

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:47:21 -0400

The fresh flavor burst of lemon perfectly accents the chicken and angel hair pasta in this quick and easy dish. :) Serve with a generous topping of Parmesan cheese or soy cheese, a tossed green salad, and a Cabernet Sauvignon or a rich Chardonay. Also, a nice Antipasto platter would be nice. From Food & Wine Magazine. :) -- posted by Manami

Hot Italian Bread Dip(Pampered Chef)

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:52:07 -0400

Great for dipping slices of Italian bread into! This is a recipe that was used at Pampered Chef parties to sell their cookware. -- posted by Sharon123

Seared Scallop Salad With Ponzu Sauce

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:56:18 -0400

The Japanese use ponzu sauce as a dipping sauce for raw fish, but it also works well in this recipe. Ponzu is traditionally made with Japanese lemons (yuzu), sometimes available in the US, but limes may be substituted. Store ponzu sauce, covered, in the refrigerator for up to a year, the flavor improves with age! We didn't use the fennel seeds personal preference & it turned out great without it! ;) Found in Saveur Magazne, Issue # 45. -- posted by Manami

Potato and Cheese Mina (Passover Matzo Pie)

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:46:41 -0400

This simple & delicious recipe is from New York's much-loved "Capsouto Frères Restaurant". Mina is a traditional Sephardic Passover pie. It can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated. Reheat in 325ºF oven for 10-15 minutes. -- posted by blucoat

Easy German Lasagna

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:07:27 -0400

This is an easy way to enjoy a unique dish that has amazing flavor and is sure to please even the most picky eater. A must try ! -- posted by Carpi Diem

Crusty Portuguese-American Yeasted Cornbread (No Knead)

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:23:27 -0400

An easy no-knead recipe for "pao de milho" is from Nancy Baggett's wonderful new cookbook, Kneadlessly Simple: Fabulous, Fuss-Free, No-Knead Breads". The large, homespun loaf has a mild, go-with-anything flavor and a delightful crusty-chewy top. It has a finer, moister crumb than most cornbreads, the result of the cornmeal being combined with boiling water and turned into a mush first. This simple, seemingly unimportant step makes a big difference in taste, too: Due to chemical changes that occur as the cornmeal begins to cook, the bread is noticeably mellow and sweet, even though no sugar is added. Serve it with meals, along with butter, toast it, or grill it and use in all sorts of hearty meat, cheese, and roasted vegetable sandwiches. This bread is very easy to make, but due to the slow rise, no knead method, you must start this bread a couple of days in advance. -- posted by blucoat

Pecan-Praline Cheesecake With Caramel Sauce

Sat, 02 May 2009 16:27:27 -0400

You can use store-bought pralines to make the crust for this fluffy cheesecake, but Big Sugars quick praline recipe is worth the extra effort, as is the buttery caramel sauce that gets pooled on top.;) Recipe by Lisa Ritter. From: Big Sugar's Blockbuster Desserts, published in the March 2008 edition of Food & Wine Magazine. Chilling Time - overnight. -- posted by Manami

4th of July Salmon With Egg Sauce

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:26:45 -0400

For many New Englanders, Independence Day celebrations just wouldn't be the same without the traditional meal of poached salmon with egg sauce, along with new potatoes, baby peas and, of course, strawberry shortcake (Recipe #289569). The egg sauce is a nice compliment to most any baked or broiled fish, as well as the poached salmon. Just substitute a half a cup of bottled clam juice or canned chicken broth for the poaching liquid. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Pappardelle With Chicken Livers & Onions

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:24:51 -0400

This dish is awesome! It is comfort food (for me, at least), savory and not like all other pasta dishes. It is a combination of a couple of recipes - need I say that chicken livers are a favorite of mine. :) A lot of the residents seem to like a little taste here and there - since they are high in iron etc. the good outweighs the bad! AOL - Recipes. -- posted by Manami

Kidney Bean Salad

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:32:06 -0400

You'll find bowls of "Kidney Bean Salad" (it's more of an appetizer or dip, than a salad) served throughout New England at many quaint taverns and pubs, where you can spread it on a cracker and enjoy it along with a cocktail or two. It is positively addictive!! -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Fish Chowder

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:49:21 -0400

This "chowdah" is a family favorite. Served along with a green salad, some French bread, and a nice white wine, and you have a lovely dinner. Quick and easy to make. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Batter-Fried Scallions

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:52:19 -0400

Saveur Magazine. For this recipe, it is best to use thin scallions. -- posted by Manami

Chicken Naan-Wiches With Date and Yogurt Sauces

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:33:04 -0400

A delicious recipe submitted by Jessie Grearson,Falmouth, ME. She was a 2009 Finalist in the National Chicken Cooking contest representing the Northeast. -- posted by Sharon123

Warm Lemon Chicken over Panzanella Salad With Basil Aioli

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:10:36 -0400

Submitted by Susan Cortesi, from Northbrook, IL.She was a 2009 Finalist in the Chicken Cooking Contest put on by the National Chicken Council. This is a winner! -- posted by Sharon123

Loaves & Fishes Fish Salad

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:39:01 -0400

Passed down from generation to generation, this salad is based on one made by Jon Snow, who owned a fish store in Sagaponack called Loaves & Fishes. Ina Garten's friend bought the shop in the mid 1970's and turned it into a specialty food store and then sold it to a friend. But they all kept making Jon Snow's delicious fish salad. So here it is for you to enjoy too! -- posted by Sharon123

Spiked Fudge Cake

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:13:19 -0400

A chocolate-lover's recipe - one that will even be a favorite of yours, for years to come. Many great holiday desserts add to the spirit of the occasion with a dash of good-quality liquor or liquer. This has been one of our favorites and I hope it will be yours, as well. DianasDesserts.com 11/18/2002.;) -- posted by Manami

Braised Artichokes With Pecorino (Carciofi Al Tegame)

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:49:39 -0400

This is a very tasty way to eat young artichokes! Thin sliced, slowly braised in a skillet in their own juices and served with a shower of soft pecoriono. This method is simple, and will yield delicious results even with larger, more mature artichokes. This makes a wonderful vegetarian sandwich or for the carnivore, a topping for a juicy hamburger. Artichokes prepared this way are also a great appetizer topped with a poached egg. Lidia Bastianich from Lidia's Italy. We are serving this as a side for one of the seders this Passover 2009. -- posted by Manami

White Bean & Spinach Souffles With Shrimp Cardinale

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:07:45 -0400

I have seen a lot of recipes for White Bean & Spinach Soups & Stews but nothing like these! You don't have to worry about over-filling or overflowing the souffle cups. The spinach and white bean base makes them quite stable. These are WOW :) dishes and don't need too much with them! Perhaps a nice bottle of wine, a mixed greens salad and bread sticks & some fresh fruit as a dessert. CuisineAtHome.com, April 2009 issue. -- posted by Manami

Asian Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:23:46 -0400

Crisp Napa Cabbage leaves are tossed with shrimp and cucumber, then, topped with wasabi-avocado dressing. Baked ramen noodles make a crispy topping.;) Recipe developed by McCromick by Southern Living Cookbook School. There is enough of this colorful salad for entertaining! -- posted by Manami

Chocolate Mousse

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:07:39 -0400

This recipe is a very tasty treat! The ingredients are only for one person but you can double up the ingredients to make a serving for more! -- posted by Awesome Princess

Maryland Crab Dip by Keith

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:51:36 -0400

I really like this dip spooned and served inside a hollowed out loaf of bread or with slices of French bread. -- posted by kds1398

Jim Laheys No-Knead Pizza Margherita

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:27:06 -0400

This is a great recipe for a simple, thin crust pizza. It's from Jim Lahey (of no-knead bread fame) who now runs a popular NYC pizzeria called Co. The recipe was printed in New York Magazine (Jul 12, 2009). If you don't have a pizza stone, this works well in a cast iron skillet. The recipe requires very little time and effort but the dough must be started the day before. -- posted by blucoat

Saveur's Aussie Burger

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:40:10 -0400

Adapted from Saveur magazine(issue #122), filled with great ingredientts! A meal in itself! :) -- posted by Sharon123

Cheese & Olive Manicotti With Mushroom Sauce

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:53:48 -0400

Saw this recipe by Crestor (the medicine), at the hospital the other day and it looked very appetizing so I copied it! Have made a few changes but they are slight & I think they made it even more delicious! ;) -- posted by Manami

Seafood Pot Pie

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:55:25 -0400

Bubbly warm goodness under a crispy crust. Another one dish wonder from Ina. House Beautiful Magazine, September 2009 edition. I have tasted Ina Garten's Lobster Potpie and it was awesome - so how can you improve on something so delicious but she has!!! "One of my philosphies of cooking is to take a recipe you are totally comfortable making, and then have three variations of it up your sleeve." She also says that "she loves all kinds of potpies -- chicken, lobster, vegetable, plus the one with seafood. 1 process = 4 recipes and you have a whole dinner in one dish that goes from the oven to the table. How easy is that?" I really love the way this lady thinks, creates recipes, cooks with ease and has awesome & lovely dinner parties. :) Rated 5 stars out of 525 reviews. Believe it or not - this recipe has been reworked since I tasted it the first time from her 1999 The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. This can be served to anyone - it can become a family meal or one for guests! Oops - almost forgot the pastry dough has a 30 minute chilling time - sorry ;) I know - it is once in a lifetime experience! -- posted by Manami

Spicy-Warm Shrimp Cocktail

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:25:04 -0400

A different & luscious take on an old favorite! Make sauce first - it will make things easier. -- posted by Manami

Lemon Berry Tart

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:09:50 -0400

I have made this tart so many times, that I can make it in 15 minutes from start to finish, and that includes prep! It is so easy to make and the payoff is amazing. The lemon custard base elevates the berries without overwhelming them, the crust is uber easy, and it can be made the day before. Perfect Summer BBQ dessert! -- posted by Adam Hayek - Chef #1348906

Easiest Pasta With Tomato Basil Sauce

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:17:15 -0400

Perfect for weeknights. The sauce is from italianfoodforever.com. Make the sauce while you're cooking the pasta - it's that fast. -- posted by KissKiss

Irish Whiskey Pie

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:51:23 -0400

This recipe is from Craig Claiborne, longtime food editor of the New York Times and was contributed to "Bach for More" a 1974 cookbook published to support the Cleveland Orchestra. -- posted by Dan-Amer #1

Linguine With Seafood and Mushroom Saute

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:23:48 -0400

An easy and colorful seafood and mushroom medley. A salad and a nice bottle of wine will help make this meal complete! ;) -- posted by Manami

Smoky Strip Steaks With Chimichurri Sauce

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:07:52 -0400

From: July Fourth, Published July 2007, on the Grill & Pairing of the Day: Big, Balanced Red Wines, July 2008, Food & Wine Magazine, Recipe by Laurent Tourondel. The chimichurri sauce made with parsley, garlic & olive oil is the ubiquitous accompaniement to grilled meats in Argentina; when serving steak, Chef Turondel often prefers its clean, sharp flavors to richer French sauces like bernaise or red wine sauce. The tang of chimichurri is especially delicious with his smokey steaks, seasoned with both smoked sea salt and smoked pepper. Make the sauce a day ahead - it will keep very well. :) -- posted by Manami

All Grown-Up S'mores

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:29:57 -0400

Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey by Jill O'Connor is a wonderful book with some of the most delicious-looking desserts!. Found this one there too, the desserts are to die for! A sweet, crumbly graham cracker crust is topped with a dense, very adult, very rich, and very boozy chocolate cream ;).The combination of liquers here is by no means written in stone: dark rum, Grand Marnier, bourbon -- just pick two or three complimentary flavors. BTW - my friend Judy has added this as one of the desserts for her summer blow-out. :) -- posted by Manami

Festival of Crab on Angel Hair Pasta

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:26:53 -0400

We use angel hair pasts very often here at the home, so I am always searching for recipes that the residents might enjoy -- of course, with all the changes made by the dieticians.I don't know where on the internet I found this recipe. I have tweaked a bit here and there. -- posted by Manami

Crab and Cheddar Fondue

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:43:37 -0400

That savory cheddar cheese fondue with flakes of juicy crab and just a few flakes of red pepper. Dip a cube of crusty french bread in the fondue. Mmmm... crabby cheese flakey gooey goodness..... Enjoy! -- posted by College Girl

Reblochon Tarts With Bacon & Fingerling Potatoes

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:25:34 -0400

F&W Magazine, October 2008 edition. Terrence Brenan s the author of this recipe as it originally appeared in this edition. From Pairing of the Day: October 2008, Strategies for Cooking with Cheese. With a golden layer of puff pastry topped by caramelized onions, soft potatoes, bacon and tangy Reblochon cheese, this tart is lighter than the sum of its parts, making for a satisfying fall dish thats great any time of day. The Reblochon, a washed-rind cheese from France, can be replaced with a robust Taleggio from northern Italy or the smooth French soft-ripened cows-milk cheese Saint-Andre. Wine suggestions: the earthy, berry-rich flavors of Pinot Noirs from Californias Santa Lucia Highlands work well as partners for washed-rind cheeses like the Reblochon in this tart. Jason Miller likes to pour the silky 2005 Logan Pinot Noir. The floral 2006 Morgan Twelve Clones is an equally good option Now that I have finished with the preliminaries I have to say these were delicious - with cheese being melted over the caramelized onions was a real treat - to say the least. ;) -- posted by Manami

Pio Quinto

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:19:38 -0400

The other evening, my friend Ana, came over and brought a bite to eat for us before she went to church and then she unpacked this little bit of heaven!! I was allowed to have like three little bites - but it was wonderful. ;) Pio Quinto is a Nicaraguan dessert consisting of cake drenched in rum, topped with a custard, and dusted with cinnamon. Some recipes also include raisins. Pio Quinto is eaten after meals or during Christmas time. The cake is believed to have been named after Pope Pius V, but the connection is unknown. -- posted by Manami

Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts With Jamaican Curry

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:44:08 -0400

Recipe by Marcia Kiesel from F&W Magazine published October 2007. From Pairing of the Day: March 2008 - 7 Rules for Perfect Pairing. The Jamaican curry gets its heat from Scotch bonnet hot chiles, Marcia Kisel's stripped-down version relies on Scotch bonnet hot sauce and curry powder. :) Try 2006 Seven Hills Columbia Valley. Didn't include the overnight marinating process! -- posted by Manami

Poached Shrimp With Bay Leaves and Lemon

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:48:22 -0400

A cold shrimp-cocktail recipe from Cooking Light. It's tasty enough that it doesn't need a sauce. But you can serve with cocktail sauce to stay low-fat, or a remoulade or other mayo-based sauce if you don't mind the extra calories. Time to cook doesn't include chilling time. -- posted by appleydapply

Fresh Clam Chowder

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:13:01 -0400

I made this with littleneck clams I dug up myself in Long Island and it was the best chowder I've ever made. This is really easy and rivals what you'd get in a restaurant. All fresh ingredients and no flour. This contains no actual onion pieces which is good for those who dislike onions, but it still retains all the flavor. -- posted by Suzy_Q

Philly Cheese Steak Sliders

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:04:12 -0400

The mouthwatering taste of a Philly Cheesesteak on a slider bun. Easy to make & great for parties, picnics, or a quick family dinner. You can prepare the beef and the onion-mushroom mixture ahead of time and assemble just before serving if you like. The real Philadelphia Cheesesteaks come "wid wiz" (cheese whiz), so if you want to be really authentic you can substitute that for the american cheese. -- posted by bakedapple42

Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:41:32 -0400

I found this recipe on the internet - if I am not mistaken it was iGOURMET. Have tweaked it a bit but it is wonderful as is! Fantastic! :) -- posted by Manami

Woodstock Inn Acorn Squash and Apple Bisque

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:12:15 -0400

The Woodstock Inn, located in "the prettiest small town in America", is renowned for their sumptuous meals using fresh ingredients from the local Vermont farms. This silky soup combines wonderful flavors to evoke the beauty of autumn in New England. -- posted by Molly53

How to Boil a Lobster - Farm Style - Longmeadow Farm

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:23:07 -0400

Lobsters are cheap by standards -- so we make this a meal in itself anytime of the week. I use the recipe from the "Maine Lobster Council". Oh yummy, remember lobster's walk side-ways, and crabs walk straight. You will need a 4-5 gallon seafood, dutch oven, etc pot for steaming/boiling. -- posted by Andi of Longmeadow Farm

Eggplant Steaks Parmigiana Alla Ringo Star

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:50:57 -0400

From Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book cookbook. She says Ringo and his mates dropped by her TV show one day and sang her a song. During his visit, Ringo told Rachael he makes a wonderful pesto,. He's a vegetarian, so Rachael created this recipe in honor of his appearance. -- posted by Sharon123

Pumpkin Pie - Easiest Ever

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:28:06 -0400

This comes together SO fast with just one bowl and a whisk. A great recipe from the 1976 edition of Eet Smakelijk - a cookbook from the Junior Welfare League of Holland, Michigan. -- posted by KissKiss

Brunch Apricot Casserole

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:40:16 -0400

I love this dish when catering brunches. I took it from an old church cookbook and I've never seen anything else quite like it -- posted by GingerlyJ

Hartness House Inn Apple Normandy Cheesecake

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:49:24 -0400

The Hartness House Inn, in picturesque Southern Vermont is located in historic Springfield in that state's renowned Green Mountains country. Overnight chilling time not included in preparation time. -- posted by Molly53

Green Beans/Crispy Pancetta, Mushrooms & Shallots

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:47:38 -0400

The onion-topped green bean casserole is a mainstay for Thanksgiving. This version while full of familiar flavors, is a bit more elegant, more flavorfull & you don't have to wait till Thanksgiving to prepare and eat it!! It is really very flavorful and good. Susie Middleton from Fine Cooking, 101, pp. 50, 09/03/2009. -- posted by Manami

Crustless "lite" Traditional Cheesecake

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:33:25 -0400

Cheesecake open to variations, I lightened it up a bit. It's lighter and fluffier than traditional cheesecake, and you don't have to feel as guilty indulging. :D I like to add 1/2 tsp vanilla for traditional flavor or 3/4 tsp of a different extract to give it another flavor, like pineapple or peppermint. NOTE: Prep time does not include cooling times. -- posted by the80srule

Almost Le Ruth's Italian Salad Dressing

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:38:31 -0500

I found a recipe on cdkithen.com and adapted it to meet my tastes and this is the end result. My family no longer uses bottled italian dressing anymore. -- posted by Bridget Elaine

Katie Couric's Lemon Chicken

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:44:51 -0500

Gleaned from the Today's Kitchen Cookbook, recipes from the Today show. This is from Katie Couric. -- posted by Sharon123

Skillet Roasted Carrots!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:35:08 -0500

This recipe is from Tom Colicchio, the head judge of Top Chef. I got this recipe from Today's Kitchen cookbook(recipes made on the Today news show). It's simple and delicious! Baby carrots were used for this dish, but feel free to use large carrots, cut to size. -- posted by Sharon123

Vincent Price Bookbinder Snapper Soup

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:15:10 -0500

Here is the Bookbinder Snapper Soup recipe from Vincent Price's "A Treasury of Great Recipes" (1965). It differs from the Chicago Tribune Good Eating Cookbook version in various ways, most notably by being the original and uses snapping turtle. Mr. Price notes: "...you can make a sort of 'mock snapper' soup using a red snapper." Instructions on how to make the subsitution are in the recipe. This is an old fashioned recipe, and doesn't take many shortcuts. Info on the "Old Original Bookbinders" Philadelphia restaurant is available on Wikipedia. -- posted by Julesong

Crab & Polenta Bruschetta

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:49:50 -0500

As you probably know, my family before-me loved polenta and they still do. So this recipe caught my attention, and then we bought the items and yesterday we made it! I loved it & the staff did too! :) Feel free to substitute ready-to-eat-polenta if you'd like. Slice it into rounds (as it looks like a round log) grill, and then top with crab salad. Actually - the whole recipe could all be store-bought-ready-to-eat! However, I doubt that it would taste as great IMHO! ;) CuisineAtHome, Issue #78, December 2009.Total cooking & prep time = 1 hr + chilling. -- posted by Manami

Grilled Fig & Arugula Salad With Gorgonzola Toasts

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:10:15 -0500

From Cooking Light's special on Monticello-inspired recipes. This looks like it's too fancy and complicated for me to make, but looks delicious if someone else would make it for me! ;) Or if you have an actual grill; I live in the ghetto and could put a holey trash can lid over the stove. I don't know what "peasant bread" is but I assume it'd be a small baguette type of bread. I'm not a fan of balsamic vinegar, I'd probably use red wine vinegar or a different kind of dressing, but posting as is for those who like it. BTW, you'll need at least 6 grilling skewers for this. Probably strong 8" metal ones that could pierce figs. I wonder if I could make this work with a portable George Foreman grill! -- posted by the80srule

Brandied Roquefort Balls from the Plaza Hotel in New York

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:14:41 -0500

quick, easy and special cheese ball -- posted by carrie sheridan

Carrot Souffle With Crunchy Topping

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:00:37 -0500

This is spectacular, soft, and very sweet. -- posted by Geca

Baked Apples

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:38:53 -0500

An incredibly easy, inexpensive dessert to make, with the payoff of something much more elaborate. Fairly low-cal and with ingredients that are easy to keep on hand, this is a great dessert to pull together in a pinch. Good on its own, even better piping hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. -- posted by Food Therapist

Curried Coconut Shrimp Balls on Bamboo Spoons

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:42:19 -0500

These curried coconut shrimp balls were absolutely awesome! I was very leary about making these much less trying them - I don't like coconut that much and curry and I - just don't get along! :( However, I tasted these and I was convinced - loved them thoroughly! :) Coastal Living Magazine, December 2009 edition. There is a 1 hour chill time. The disposable bamboo spoons, make cleanup a snap,; pack of 25 for $9.49 at: webrestaurantstore.com. -- posted by Manami

Crab Balls With Grapefruit Salad

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:52:12 -0500

Crab Balls with Grapefruit Salad Recipe by Jean-Georges Vongerichten The crab and grapefruit in this dish first appeared at the restaurant Spice Market tossed with cold glass noodles. Jean Georges Vongerichten decided it was a "messy pile," but liked the flavors, so he reconfigured them into crab balls rolled in panko (Japanese bread crumbs) and sesame seeds. The side salad is a fabulous mix of tart (grapefruit), spicy (Thai chile) and sweet (ginger syrup). ;) F&W Magazine, From: Jean Georges's Best Small Plates, Published, July 2006 edition. 2 hr 20 min freezing and thawing time. -- posted by Manami

Vanilla Capecodder

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:35:32 -0500

being from Boston, I have always loved to drink CapeCodders. A few years ago I ran out of plain vodka so subsituted what I had and now love the drink best my new way! I have gotten my friends hooked on this ever since! -- posted by Court13

Boston Cream Pie

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:58:27 -0500

An ancient Good Housekeeping recipe that I religiously make every New Years day. If you've never made a scratch cake, you don't know what you're missing. Using cake flour is a must. See Lennie's recipe #87689. Be sure to properly measure your flour by lightly spooning into a measure cup until overflowing then using the backside of a knife to level off. Too little flour will produce a callapsed cake and too much will have wet spots with dense layers. Cake layers freezeable. Prep time also includes assembly time. -- posted by gailanng

Dan's Bristol Clam Chowder

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:36:38 -0500

This is our families favorite recipe. I have been making this for nearly 15 years now. Everyone likes it and many claim that it is the best clam chowder that they have every had. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do... -- posted by Dan in Raleigh, NC

Bite-Size Wasabi Crab Cakes & Ginger Aioli

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:49:49 -0500

This crab cake mixture can be made several hours ahead. After cooked keep warm in 200ºF oven for about an hour. Coastal Living Magazine, December 2009 edition. We used these for our party, as well and I didn't even get to taste them but they smelled deeevine! :) -- posted by Manami

Pat's Do Ahead Party Chicken

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:05:54 -0500

My husband lived on a street where a neighborhood chef would create dishes, then call the neighbors at all hours. They would stumble over in PJs and tast the latest creation. Then he would throw them all out and go to bed. He was famous for this chicken recipe. I found stuffed it in a cookbook, got the story, tried the dish, got the rave reviews, and am sharing because a relative said "FINALLY, a new Chicken recipe!" Don't be afraid to make this for the family dinner for a trial. Great served with steamed rice and roasted brocolli. If you make chafing pans of this, double the recipe here. You can wing the rest to accomodate any size crowd. The muenster holds up well, and if you are not a mushroom fan, just leave them out! -- posted by The Jelly Room

Cranberry Ginger Upside-Down Cake W/Spiced Orange Caramel Sauce

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:37:34 -0500

Sounds so good. Uploaded recipe so I won't lose it. -- posted by *Kathy*

Red Lobster Maryland Crab Cakes

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:31:31 -0500

From the Red Lobster restaurant website. These dense yet flaky, firm yet delicate, Maryland crab cakes are a seaside staple. I made these this evening and even my DH who doesn't care for seafood said it was a keeper recipe. I made them just as the recipe states but next time I might try a little more Old Bay Seasoning or pepper (or perhaps a dash of cayenne or red pepper flakes) to bring some more flavor to these wonderful crab cakes. Serve them a la carte, in a sandwich or beside a salad. We used Sweet Chili Sauce drizzled on the plate for another layer of flavor -- the Asian type SWEET-chili sauce, not the tomato-based kind you find with ketchup or the hot type of Asian chili sauce -- which complemented these very well and came straight out of the bottle so no extra work. Some advice on breadcrumbs: I really recommend Panko breadcrumbs. They give these cakes a nice crunchy outside even though very few crumbs are used for breading. Luckily most major grocery stores now carry this product in the Asian product aisle. If you're lucky enough to have an Asian grocery store in your area go there not only to save money but also to take advantage of authentic, flaky, white breadcrumbs that can be use in numerous recipes! Please do NOT purchase Progresso Seasoned Panko breadcrumbs for this recipe. If Panko crumbs are not available to you, use plain (non-seasoned) breadcrumbs for this recipe. -- posted by Croft Girl

Smoked Salmon Soufflés

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:34:12 -0500

These were absolutely delicious,;) if I say so myself! We served these last Sunday for tea.(merienda) where we had some guests from New York, who were visiting their mom and were leaving the next day. They brought us the fixings for their mom to have a Jewish-type breakfast, since she was being transferred to another one of our homes, Hebrew Homes South. BBC GoodFood :) -- posted by Manami