1 side fresh salmon, boned but skin on (about 3 pounds) Ingredients for the marinade: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons good soy sauce 6 tablespoons good olive oil 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic Light charcoal briquettes in a grill and brush the grilling rack with oil to keep the salmon from sticking. While the grill […]
by Laura
Barefoot Contessa Mac and Cheese
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Kosher salt Vegetable oil 1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi 1 quart milk 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 12 ounces Gruyere, grated (4 cups) 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups) 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 pound fresh tomatoes (4 small) 1 […]
by Laura
Chicken Stock
If you’ve never made homemade chicken stock, it really is a must for amazing cooking. You will not believe the difference it makes in your recipes. I like to make it then store in 1 quart containers in the freezer. 3 (5-pound) roasting chickens 3 large yellow onions, unpeeled and quartered 6 carrots, unpeeled and […]
by Laura
Perfect Roast Chicken
Yep, Ina knows her chicken too!! 1 (5 to 6 pound) roasting chicken Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs 1 lemon, halved 1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted 1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced 4 carrots cut into 2-inch chunks […]
by Laura
Individual Meat Loaves
Another Barefoot Contessa Fav. 1 tablespoon good olive oil 3 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup canned chicken stock or broth 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (81 percent lean) […]
by Laura
Curried Chicken Wraps
I adore Ina Garten. One of my favorite chefs of all time. Everything I’ve ever made of hers is nothing short of spectacular. These wraps are no exception. 3 split (1 1/2 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on Olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise 1/3 cup dry […]
by Laura
Buttermilk Biscuits with Gravy
I LOVE biscuits and gravy but I am not a big sausage fan. This is the perfect solution! Another Paula Deen fav… These biscuits are wonderful too all on their own. 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1 […]
by Laura
Streusel Apple Coffeecake
* 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar * 3/4 cup all-purpose flour * 1/2 cup butter, chilled and diced * 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon * 1 cup chopped walnuts * * 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder * 3/4 teaspoon baking soda * 3/4 cup butter, room temperature * […]
by Laura
Florentine Mac and Cheese and Roast Chicken Sausage Meatballs
Salt 1 pound cavatappi corkscrew shaped hallow pasta 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken Black pepper 2 to 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 3 cloves garlic, grated 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano Reggiano, divided 1 egg 3/4 cup […]
by Laura
Lime Chicken Soft Tacos
* 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat – cubed * 1/8 cup red wine vinegar * 1/2 lime, juiced * 1 teaspoon white sugar * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper * 2 green onions, chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 teaspoon dried oregano * 10 (6 inch) […]