July 22nd, 2011 
The Chef Baked Shrimp in Tomato Feta Sauce Baked Shrimp in Tomato Feta Sauce Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 14.5-ounce cans of diced tomatoes 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill 1 to 1 1/4 pounds medium sized raw shrimp, [...]
July 22nd, 2011 The Chef Baked Scallops My father had never eaten scallops before this year, but he was so inspired by this scallop dish prepared by his friends Fred and Patricia, he has spent much of the last month experimenting with them. What I love about this recipe is it’s so easy to make and it cooks up so [...]
July 22nd, 2011 The Chef Apple Cranberry Stuffed Pork Roast Recipe Ingredients Filling 1 cup apple cider 1/2 cup cider vinegar 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 large shallot, peeled, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups dried apples (packed) 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 1 Tbsp yellow mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 [...]
July 16th, 2011 The Chef Oven-Fried Panko Chicken Serves 4 to 6 Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 hr 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 chicken (about 3 1/2 lb), rinsed, patted dry, and cut into 10 serving pieces (breasts cut crosswise in half) Preheat oven to [...]
July 16th, 2011 The Chef Spiced Steak with Garlic Fries Serves 4 Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 20 min You can use any packaged spice-rub mix for beef, but we use a combination of equal parts cumin and coriander, half that amount of salt and pepper, and one eighth that amount of clove. If your rub doesn’t contain [...]
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Tags: fries, spice rub, steak 
No Comments » July 15th, 2011 The Chef Bolognese Sauce Prep Time 10 min. – Cook Time 1 hour – Ready In 1 hour 10 min. Ingredients * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 3-4 Italian Sausages * 1 large onion, minced * 1 clove garlic, minced * 2 carrots, shredded * 1 stalk celery, shredded * 1 (14 ounce) can Italian Stewed Tomatoes [...]
Posted in Basics & Techniques, Dinner Recipes, Pasta, Sauces Tags: Bolognese Sauce, pasta, tomato No Comments » July 15th, 2011 The Chef Grilled Glazed Steak and Asparagus Serves 4 to 6 Active time:20 min Start to finish:40 min The glaze, which goes on the asparagus as well as the steak, has a rich sweetness that is transformed into something wonderfully complex once it hits the heat of the grill. 1/4 cup oyster sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar [...]
July 15th, 2011 The Chef Makes 4 servings Active time:35 min Start to finish:45 min Delivering a lot of summer glamour for very little work, this gorgeous dish balances the baritone flavor and fat of the steak with the tomatoes’ coloratura acidity. Take care not to overcook the tomatoes—they should be in the hot pan just long enough to [...]
July 15th, 2011 The Chef Serves 6 to 8 Active time:40 min Start to finish:4 3/4 hr Long, slow cooking turns a supermarket chuck roast into something gloriously tender, flavorful, and aromatic. Leftovers are delicious shredded, heated in the sauce, and served over egg noodles. 3 lb onions 1 (5-lb) boneless beef chuck roast, tied 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided [...]
