I was inspired by a blog post on Smitten Kitchen on how to make homemade ricotta cheese. I always like to experiment with new things and have never made cheese so decided I just had to try it. We had some friends over to celebrate the 4th and figured this was as good a time as … [Read more...]
Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak
Cooks Illustrated is one of my favorite cooking magazines. It does not have a lot of recipes in each issue but what is included is well tested and generally very good. This month’s issue has a grilled stuffed flank steak that just looked fun so I had to try it. Here is the … [Read more...]
Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus
Ingredients 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, cut on diagonal into 2-inch-long pieces 4 teaspoons sesame seeds Preparation Stir soy sauce and sugar in small bowl … [Read more...]
Blue Cheese and Caramelized Shallot Dip
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 4 ounces) 3/4 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup sour cream 4 ounces blue cheese, room temperature Preparation Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots. Cover and cook until … [Read more...]
Top Sirloin Steak with Bell Pepper and Onion Sauté
Ingredients Gorgonzola cheese flavors this hearty main course. Serve with a chilled Beaujolais. 2 1 1/2-pound top sirloin steaks (or one 2- to 3-pound steak), 1 inch thick 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 … [Read more...]
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