2636 contessa ina appetizers Recipes

all-purpose flour , plus, all-purpose flour, sugar , plus, sugar, for sprinkling, baking powder, kosher salt, grated orange zest, cold unsalted butter, diced, extra-large eggs, lightly beaten, cold heavy cream, dried cranberries, egg, beaten with, water or 2 tbsp milk, sugar , plus, sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice

cream cheese, at room temperature, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, freshly minced fresh dill, prepared horseradish, drained, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, smoked salmon, minced

olive oil, minced garlic (2 cloves), heavy cream, lemons, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, dried fusilli, baby arugula (or 2 bunches regular arugula, stems removed and leaves cut into thirds), freshly grated parmesan cheese, grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

white cabbage (1/2 small head ), red cabbage (1/2 small head ), carrots, mayonnaise (i recommend hellman s with a squeeze of lemon), dijon mustard, sugar, cider vinegar, celery salt , to taste, celery seeds, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper

vegetable oil, kosher salt, linguine, unsalted butter, olive oil, minced garlic (6 cloves), shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 16 shrimp), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped fresh parsley leaves, lemon , zest of, grated, fresh lemon juice (1 1/2 lemons), lemon, thinly sliced in half -rounds, hot red pepper flakes

red potatoes, olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, minced garlic (6 cloves)

superfine sugar, divided, cake flour (not self-rising), egg whites, at room temperature (10 to 12 eggs), kosher salt, cream of tartar, pure vanilla extract, grated lemon zest (2 lemons)

white boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered, kosher salt, unsalted butter, half-and-half, sour cream, fresh ground black pepper, unsalted butter, chopped yellow onions (2 onions), all-purpose flour, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, chicken stock, preferably homemade, heated, cognac or 1 tbsp brandy, heavy cream (optional)

very fresh tuna steaks, olive oil, limes , zest of, grated, freshly squeezed lime juice (please not the bottled), wasabi powder, soy sauce, hot red pepper sauce, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, minced scallions, white and green parts (12 scallions), minced fresh jalapeno peppers , seeds removed, ripe hass avocadoes, toasted sesame seeds (optional)

appetizer bread, grated cheddar cheese or an italian mix, mayonnaise, italian herb seasoning, green onions, finely chopped, french bread , halved lengthwise or i always use a fresh deli garlic-spread bread instead, parmesan cheese

contessa jumbo shrimp, scallion , cut into 1-inch pieces, golden rum, divided, rice flour, szechwan pepper, ground, minced ginger, mangoes, peeled, sliced, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, canola oil (for cooking )

appetizer drumsticks, makes 16 to 18 appetizers, chicken wings, crushed rich round crackers, sesame seed, toasted, paprika, salt, shortening or 1/3 stick, melted, preheat oven to 375of. cut wings in pieces and use the meatier drumstick piece for appetizers. (use remaining wing pieces for soups.) combine cracker crumbs, sesame seed, paprika, and salt. brush meatier end of drumsticks with melted crisco. roll in cracker mixture. place in large shallow baking pan (don tsp crowd). bake at 375aof for 40 to 45 minutes.

eggplant, peeled and 3/4 inch diced, red bell pepper, 1 inch diced, yellow bell pepper, 1 inch diced, red onion, peeled and 1 inch diced, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, orzo pasta or 1/2 lb rice-shaped pasta, fresh lemon juice (2 lemons), olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, scallions, minced (white and green parts ), pignolis, toasted (pine nuts), good feta, 1/2 inch diced (not crumbled ), fresh basil leaves , cut into julienne

penne, cream, crushed tomatoes (from a can), freshly grated parmesan cheese (or romano), gorgonzola, crumbled, ricotta cheese, grated fontina, mozzarella cheese (as fresh as possible), fresh basil leaf, butter (approximate, is to taste)