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Toasted-Coconut Rice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut 1 cup basmati rice 2 cups water ¾ teaspoon coarse salt 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the…
Potato Gratin
In this classic gratin, thinly sliced potatoes soak up all the goodness of a milk-and-cream mixture that has been spiked with nutmeg. A sprinkling of grated Gruyere cheese…
Chicken Paillards with Lemon-Butter Sauce
Lemon segments give this dish great flavor. To segment the fruit, cut away all the peel and white pith. Then slice along the membranes. Serve the chicken and…
Pork Paillards with Sour Cream-Paprika Sauce
This pan sauce is enriched with sour cream instead of butter. Serve the pork and sauce over egg noodles tossed with butter and finely chopped parsley. 16 pork…
Cilantro-Peanut Pesto
4 cups packed cilantro leaves 1 cup (5 oz) roasted, unsalted peanuts 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar 4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ½ teaspoon…
Martha Stewart’s Basic Red Sauce
Tomato paste, red onion, and fresh basil add a hint of sweetness to this quick-cooking marinara. ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ small red onion, finely chopped 3…
Lemon Sauce
4 Tablespoons butter; divided 2 Tablespoons flour ¼ cup lemon juice 1 cup boiling water ¼ teaspoon salt Dash of Tabasco Sauce ½ cup whipping cream or sour…
Corn Chowder
Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 large onion; chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 teaspoon Kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper; freshly ground 1 15¼-ounce can Del Monte Whole…
Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings
1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ medium onion 1 rib celery, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 14.5-oz cans chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon light…
Sour Cream Sauce
2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons all- purpose four 1 1/2 cups half and half 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup chicken stock Fresh dill leaves or parsley…
