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Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese
Ingredients 8 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick) 8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 large plum tomatoes, sliced 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Brush the outsides of each sandwich with butter. In […]
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Zucchini and Squash Salad
Ingredients 2 zucchini (1 pound total), cut into thin slices 2 small yellow squashes (1 pound total), cut into thin slices Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 ounce Pecorino Romano, coarsely grated […]
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Baked Zucchini Fries
Ingredients 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 3 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 3/4 cup) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons whole milk 4 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb. total) Jarred marinara sauce, warmed, for serving Preparation Stir together breadcrumbs, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper, and […]
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Tomato Tonnato
Ingredients 1 tin (3 to 4 oz.) high-quality tuna packed in olive oil 1 anchovy fillet (or more, if you like things punchy) ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup olive oil Juice from ½ lemon (about 2 to 3 Tbsp.) 1 Tbsp. capers in brine, drained 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 tsp. ice-cold water 2 lbs. […]
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Fusilli alla Caprese
Ingredients 1 pound fusilli (or similar) pasta ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 large cloves garlic, minced 4 cups (about 2 pints) cherry tomatoes, halved 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ cup fresh packed basil leaves, roughly chopped or torn 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls (alternatively, you can use an 8-oz ball of fresh mozzarella, diced) Preparation Bring a […]
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Cranberry Lemon Bars
Ingredients 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 to 3 large lemons 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted and cooled 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon […]
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Chocolate Bliss Cookies
Ingredients 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) semi-sweet chocolate, divided 1/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup flour 1/4 tsp. baking powder 2 cups chopped walnuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Chop 8 oz. chocolate; set aside. Microwave remaining chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on high for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add butter; stir […]
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Grilled Baby Potatoes with Dijon Mustard & Herbs
Ingredients 1 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes ¼ cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellman’s or Duke’s ¼ cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (rosemary would also work well, or a combination) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish (optional) Preparation Place the potatoes […]
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Grilled Salmon with Creamy Cucumber-Dill Salad
Ingredients FOR THE SALMON 4 (6-oz) salmon fillets, skin on 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil kosher salt freshly ground black pepper FOR THE CUCUMBER-DILL SALAD 1 English cucumber (also called hothouse cucumber) ⅓ cup finely sliced red onion, from one small red onion ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann’s […]
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Margherita Pizza
Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano 3 medium garlic cloves, minced ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Flour, for stretching the dough 2 pizza doughs 8 oz fresh mozzarella, not packed in water, cubed ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano ½ cup roughly chopped fresh basil, lightly packed Preparation Make the Sauce: […]
