Easy Eggs Benny

Easy Eggs Benny

Couverts4
Total time 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
  • In a blender, pulse the large egg yolks and 1 to 2 tbsp. lemon juice until smooth.
  • With the blender running, slowly pour in the warm melted butter, leaving the white milk solids in the pan.
  • Blend until the mixture is silky, which usually takes about 2 minutes.
  • Season the hollandaise sauce with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice to taste.
  • Spoon the hollandaise sauce over poached eggs set atop crisped slices of Canadian bacon on toasted English muffins.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and delicious Easy Eggs Benny!

Note:

Adjust the lemon juice and seasoning according to your preferences. Feel free to add chopped herbs, such as chives or parsley, for extra flavor.
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Course; Eggs

Warm Parmesan Zucchini Noodles with Chicken, Tomatoes, and Walnuts

Warm Parmesan Zucchini Noodles with Chicken, Tomatoes, and Walnuts

Couverts2
Total time 25 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1: Toasting Walnuts and Cooking Onions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add walnuts, chopped red onion, and garlic salt to the skillet.
  • Cook until the walnuts are toasted, and the onion is softened.

Step 2: Adding Tomatoes, Zucchini, Chicken, and Parmesan

  • Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they are barely softened, stirring frequently.
  • Add fresh zucchini spirals and cook until the zucchini is tender.
  • Stir in diced or shredded cooked chicken and shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • Season the mixture with freshly ground black pepper.

Step 3: Storing

  • To store, let the mixture cool, then pack it into two airtight containers.
  • Chill until ready to reheat.

Step 4: Reheating

  • To reheat, place the desired portion in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Cover lightly and microwave on high for 1 minute or cook in a medium skillet set over medium heat until heated through.
  • Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Warm Parmesan Zucchini Noodles with Chicken, Tomatoes, and Walnuts!

Notes & Wine Advice

Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
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Course; Chicken / Noodles / Nuts

Cinnamon Apple Pie

Cinnamon Apple Pie

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Ingredients

Crust:

Filling:

Icing:

Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Unroll the pie crust on a lightly floured surface.
  • Brush the crust with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with ground cinnamon.
  • Roll up the crust tightly and slice into 1/2-inch rounds, resembling miniature cinnamon rolls.
  • Press the rounds evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate, ensuring there are no spaces between the rolls.

Step 2: Adding the Filling

  • Pour the two cans of Lucky Leaf Premium Apple Fruit Filling on top of the prepared crust.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter, flour, and brown sugar.
  • Form crumbles using a pastry blender.
  • Sprinkle the crumbles evenly over the apple filling.

Step 3: Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top and crust are golden brown, and the filling is bubbling (about 40-45 minutes).
  • If necessary, cover the top/crust with foil to prevent over-browning.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool.

Step 4: Making the Icing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and milk to form the icing.
  • Drizzle the icing over the cooled pie.
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Course; Fruit / Pie

Rebecca’s Pistachio Pavlova with Lemon Cream & Berries

Rebecca’s Pistachio Pavlova with Lemon Cream & Berries

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Ingredients

Meringue:

Topping:

  • 2 cups hulled strawberries or other seasonal fruit 14 to 16 oz.
  • 3 to 4 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche
  • 2 tsp. lemon zest plus 1 tbsp. juice from 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Position a rack in the bottom third of the oven; preheat to 250°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, mix superfine sugar, cornstarch, and ground cardamom.
  • Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the bowl and mix well.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the egg whites until foamy.
  • Gradually add the sugar mixture, 1 tbsp.
  • at a time, beating until the meringue is glossy (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the chopped pistachios and vinegar; fold until blended.
  • Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it into an 8-inch round and creating swirls as you spread.
  • Form a shallow well in the center.
  • Bake until crisp on the outside but tender on the inside, about 2 hours.
  • Let the meringue cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack.
  • For the topping, in a medium bowl, toss the fruit with sugar.
  • Let it stand until the fruit releases juices, about 20 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream until firm peaks form.
  • Fold in the crème fraîche and lemon zest and juice.
  • Transfer the cooled meringue to a platter.
  • Fill the center with the whipped cream.
  • Top with the fruit.

Nutrition values

Calories: 350 kcal
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Course; Dessert / Fruit

Barrett’s Fennel, Celery Root & Grapefruit Salad

Barrett’s Fennel, Celery Root & Grapefruit Salad

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Ingredients

  • 2 red grapefruits
  • About 6 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 large fennel bulbs halved lengthwise and sliced thinly on a mandoline, plus fronds for garnish
  • 2 small celery roots optional, peeled, halved, and sliced thinly on a mandoline
  • About 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2 shallots finely chopped

Instructions

  • Using a knife, cut the peel and white pith from the grapefruits.
  • Working over a small bowl, cut between the membranes to release the segments into the bowl.
  • Squeeze the membranes to release any juice.
  • Discard the membranes.
  • Pour any juice from the small bowl into a large bowl.
  • Whisk in the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss with the sliced fennel, celery root (if using), parsley, and shallots.
  • Top with the grapefruit segments and fennel fronds; season.

Nutrition values

Calories: 150 kcal
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Course; Fruit / Salad

Barrett’s Lemon Chicken & Potatoes

Barrett's lemon chicken and potatoes on a rustic wooden table

Barrett’s Lemon Chicken & Potatoes

Couverts8
Total time 3 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large resealable plastic freezer bag, add lemon juice, oregano, smashed garlic, 1/4 cup oil, 1 tbsp.
  • salt, and 1 tbsp. pepper.
  • Seal tightly and shake to mix the marinade.
  • Add the chicken to the bag, seal tightly, and turn a few times to coat the chicken.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
  • Scatter the potatoes evenly over the baking sheet.
  • Place the chicken, skin-side up, on top of the potatoes.
  • Pour the marinade from the bag over the chicken and potatoes.
  • Bake the chicken and potatoes until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken leg registers 165°F, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Broil the potatoes until browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back to the baking sheet.
  • Broil until the skin is crisp, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken and potatoes to a platter.
  • Pour the pan juices into a pitcher.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve the chicken and potatoes with the pan juices and crusty bread.

Nutrition values

Calories: 480 kcal
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Course; Chicken / Fruit / Side Dish

Michelle’s Parsley Spaetzle with Mushrooms

Michelle’s Parsley Spaetzle with Mushrooms

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems, plus chopped parsley for garnish
  • 1 small lemon zested (about 2 tsp.) and juiced (about 3 tbsp.)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil EVOO, for drizzling
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 hen of the woods a.k.a. maitake mushroom, torn into strips
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • Grated Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  • In a blender, puree the parsley leaves and stems, lemon zest and juice, and eggs until only specks of parsley remain.
  • Pour into a bowl.
  • Add milk to the blender, swirl it around to incorporate any remaining parsley puree.
  • Mix the flour into the parsley puree, then mix in the milk.
  • Season the batter with 1/2 tsp.
  • salt and 1/4 tsp.
  • pepper.
  • Let it stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
  • Reduce heat under the pot so the water gently simmers.
  • Working in 3 batches (about 3/4 cup of batter at a time), hold a colander, or a potato ricer fitted with the disk with the largest holes, over the water and, using a silicone spatula, push the batter through the colander so it falls into the water.
  • Cook the spaetzle until they rise to the top, about 2 minutes; using a slotted spoon, transfer to the ice water.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • When all the spaetzle are cool, drain and transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Drizzle with EVOO; toss until coated.
  • (The spaetzle can be covered and chilled for up to 3 days.
  • )
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the mushroom; cook, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic; cook, stirring often, until aromatic, about 1 minute more.
  • Add the spaetzle; cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Top with chopped parsley and cheese.

Nutrition values

Calories: 280 kcal
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Course; Side Dish
Diets; Vegetarian

Eugene’s Whipped Feta Dip with Toasted Nuts

Eugene’s Whipped Feta Dip with Toasted Nuts

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Equipment

  • small skillet

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small skillet, heat olive oil over high heat.
  • When it shimmers, add chopped almonds and whole pepitas; cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown (1 to 2 minutes).
  • Add sesame seeds; stir until golden (about 1 minute).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Carefully add the lemon juice (it will sputter).
  • When the nuts and seeds turn very deep brown and stop sputtering, scrape them into a small bowl; let cool.
  • In a food processor, puree the feta, yogurt, and crème fraîche.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
  • Stir in the cooled nuts, seeds, and 1 tbsp.
  • each of dill, mint, and onion.
  • Garnish with more herbs and onion; season with salt and pepper.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve the Whipped Feta Dip with Toasted Nuts with a variety of crudités.

Nutrition values

Calories: 150 kcal
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Course; Sauce / Snack

Eugene’s Ginger Jasmine Cocktail

Eugene’s Ginger Jasmine Cocktail

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Total time 1 hour 10 minutes
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Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon quartered
  • 4 tsp. sugar
  • 7 oz. gin
  • 7 oz. ginger liqueur
  • 2 oz. Campari liqueur
  • Ice
  • Lemon twists and crystallized ginger for garnish

Instructions

  • In a blender, puree the lemon, sugar, and 1/2 cup water.
  • Strain the syrup into a small bowl using a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the solids.
  • You should have about 6 oz.
  • of syrup.
  • In a jar, mix the syrup, gin, ginger liqueur, and Campari.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Working in batches, shake the cocktail in a shaker filled with ice.
  • Strain the mixture into coupe glasses.

Notes & Wine Advice

Garnish each glass with lemon twists and a piece of crystallized ginger.

Nutrition values

Calories: 180 kcal
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Course; Alcohol / Cocktails

Fresh Spring Onion Puttanesca

Fresh Spring Onion Puttanesca

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 7 to 8 anchovy fillets drained
  • 1 bunch spring onions halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup pitted green black, and/or red Cerignola olives, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup large capers or stemmed caper berries drained and coarsely chopped
  • 6 large cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • Zest of 1 lemon about 1 1/2 tsp.
  • 1 tbsp. Calabrian chili paste or 1 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup white dry vermouth
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes halved
  • A few leaves of fresh basil torn
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup mixed fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley leaves chopped
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
  • In a large deep skillet with a lid, heat olive oil over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Add anchovies.
  • Cover the skillet and swirl until the anchovies begin to break down, about 2 minutes.
  • Uncover the skillet and mash the anchovies until they melt into the oil.
  • Add spring onions, olives, capers, garlic, lemon zest, and chili paste.
  • Cook, stirring often, until the spring onions wilt (1 to 2 minutes).
  • Pour in the vermouth and cook, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed (about 3 minutes).
  • Add cherry tomatoes.
  • Cover and cook, shaking the skillet often, until the tomatoes slump (7 to 8 minutes).
  • Stir in torn basil leaves.
  • Salt the boiling water and add the pasta.
  • Cook until 1 minute shy of the package directions.
  • Scoop out about half a cup of the starchy cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Toss the pasta and half the chopped herbs with the sauce; add the cooking water as needed if the pasta is dry.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve the Fresh Spring Onion Puttanesca in shallow bowls, topped with the remaining chopped herbs.

Nutrition values

Calories: 450 kcal
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Course; Fish / Pasta
Cuisine; European / Italian