Double Tomato Bruschetta
Posted on March 5, 2008
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 French baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Chicken
Posted on December 7, 2007
1 (5 to 6 lb.) roasting chicken
1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
8 cloves garlic, crushed
2 md. red onions, quartered
2 heads garlic
2 tsp. olive oil
Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Rinse chicken under cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers and gently pushing fingers between the skin and meat. Place rosemary and crushed garlic beneath skin of breast and drumsticks. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under chicken. Place chicken, breast side up, on a broiler pan.
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Seared Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter
Posted on December 3, 2007
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 3/4 pounds (1-inch thick) beef top sirloin steak, cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
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Steamed Baby Clams
Posted on October 27, 2007
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced thin
4 cups clam juice or shrimp stock
2 cups white wine
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups parsley leaves
2 tablespoons honey
salt and pepper
32 baby clams
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Bruschetta
Posted on October 27, 2007
12 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices
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Basic Pizza Dough
Posted on October 27, 2007
1 cup warm water
1 package active dry yeast
2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
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Caesar Salad
Posted on October 26, 2007
3 heads Romaine lettuce
1 large or 2 medium cloves of garlic, minced
2 teaspoons pureed anchovy
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 ounces extra virgin olive oil
3 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
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Tropical Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette
Posted on October 26, 2007
6 slices bacon
1/4 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste
1 (10 ounce) package chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1/2 cup chopped and toasted macadamia nuts
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
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