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Parisian Potatoes

Parisian Potatoes

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Scoop out as many potato balls as you can per potato using the smaller end of a Parisian scooper, 8 or 9 balls per large potato. You can't get too many out of each potato. If you want perfectly shaped balls, don't scoop too close together.
  3. 3 Drop potato balls into a large bowl of cold fresh water so they don't discolor. Use potato carcasses for another use, e.g. potato pancakes.
  4. 4 Add potato balls, water, and kosher salt to a large pot. Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once water is boiling, boil for just 2 minutes. Potatoes should still be firm, but not raw.
  5. 5 Turn off heat and remove potato balls with a strainer. Allow to drain in one layer on a plate lined with paper towels. Cool until they are room temperature.
  6. 6 Heat clarified butter in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Carefully add completely dry and cooled potatoes to butter. Brown potatoes until outsides are golden and crispy, and the insides are tender and fluffy, 7 to 10 minutes. Move and stir potatoes often so they brown evenly .
  7. 7 Remove from heat and serve immediately.

By John Mitzewich

Chewy French Baguette

Chewy French Baguette

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve sugar in water in a 2-cup measuring cup; gently stir in yeast. Let stand until yeast softens and top is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk 3 3/4 cups flour and salt together in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Pour yeast mixture into well; stir gently, starting from the middle, until a sticky dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead, adding more flour if needed, until dough is elastic and no longer sticky, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Oil a large bowl; add dough and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) with one rack in center position and one rack in lowest position.
  5. 5 Fill a roasting pan with water; place on lower rack. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  6. 6 Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Form into 1 large loaf (or 6 sandwich loaves), tapering the end(s). Place loaf (or loaves) on the prepared baking sheet. Cut 3 or 4 diagonal slashes, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch, across top(s). Cover with a dry towel and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  7. 7 Uncover loaf (or loaves); bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until top is light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes depending on size of the loaves.

By NWMama

Fresh Pea Soup

Fresh Pea Soup

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook the shallots until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in the water and peas, season to taste with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the peas are tender, 12 to 18 minutes.
  2. 2 Puree the peas in a blender or food processor in batches. Strain back into the saucepan, stir in the cream if using, and reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

By Lizz C

French Bistro Salad

French Bistro Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together white wine vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Mix in garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill vinaigrette in the refrigerator until ready to toss with the salad greens.
  2. 2 Wash and thoroughly dry mixed salad greens. Place in a large, chilled salad bowl.
  3. 3 Stir dressing, and drizzle some of it on the greens and toss. Add enough dressing to coat the leaves, but not puddle in the bottom of the bowl.
  4. 4 Sprinkle fresh parsley, chives, and tarragon over the salad and serve immediately.

By Bibi

Sheet Pan Ratatouille

Sheet Pan Ratatouille

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place eggplant, zucchinis, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper; toss vegetables until well coated.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until slightly tender; about 20 minutes. Mix and roast for another 12 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and cook until vegetables begin to caramelize; about 10 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

By Fioa

Creamy Wild Mushroom Ragoût

Creamy Wild Mushroom Ragoût

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until any liquid evaporates and mushrooms are light brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Add shallots and remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until mushrooms are caramelized and almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Drizzle in cognac and vinegar and cook until liquid evaporates, 1 minute. Stir in crème fraîche.
  4. 4 Stir in chicken broth and marjoram; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until slightly thickened and mushrooms are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

American French Onion Soup

American French Onion Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large, oven-safe skillet on medium heat. Stir in onions until they are all coated in butter. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and well browned, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Transfer skillet to the stovetop; cook and stir onions over medium heat until they start to brown and stick to the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes. Pour sherry and vinegar into the pan, and bring to a boil while scraping browned bits of onion off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
  4. 4 Place caramelized onions in a large soup pot. Pour in chicken broth, beef broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam and fat that appear on top. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about an hour. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  6. 6 Generously brush French bread slices with melted butter. Place on a baking sheet and broil in the preheated oven until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Ladle soup into heat-proof bowls, top each bowl with a piece of toasted bread, sprinkle with 2 to 3 tablespoons of Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. 8 Broil bowls of soup under the broiler until cheese is golden and bubbly, 5 to 6 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Bordelaise Sauce with Mushrooms

Bordelaise Sauce with Mushrooms

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and shallot, and cook until the shallot has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, then stir in the mushrooms once the butter has melted. Cook and stir the mushrooms until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in the beef broth, wine, and Worcestershire sauce; season with the bay leaf and thyme, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, season to taste with salt and pepper, reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue to cook, uncovered until the sauce reduces slightly, about 30 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water, and stir into the simmering sauce until thickened. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

By TWIGGS1952

Butternut Squash Fries

Butternut Squash Fries

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Use a sharp knife to carefully cut away the peel from the squash. Cut the squash into sticks, about 1/3 inch thick.
  3. 3 Blot any moisture from the butternut squash fries with paper towels, then arrange squash pieces on a baking sheet. Season with salt.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until brown and crisp on the edges, about 20 minutes, turning once.

By CMOYA40

Homemade Stewed Tomatoes

Homemade Stewed Tomatoes

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set it aside.
  2. 2 Cut a shallow X on the bottom of each tomato. This will make peeling much easier. Place tomatoes in boiling water until the skin begins to peel back, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. 3 Transfer tomatoes into the bowl of ice water; set aside for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove tomatoes from water; peel off the skin with your hands and slice into quarters.
  5. 5 Transfer tomatoes into a large saucepan over low heat; stir in salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until slightly thickened, about 20 to 30 minutes.

By Mary Ann Armstrong

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place frozen French fries in a large bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and toss to coat again.
  3. 3 Spread out French fries in the basket of the air fryer, making sure to not overcrowd, and cook for 10 minutes. Turn fries over using a spatula and continue cooking until desired crispness, 2 to 4 minutes more.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Hard Taco Shells

Hard Taco Shells

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a heavy skillet with 1-inch-deep oil over medium heat; heat to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  3. 3 Fry one tortilla at a time in hot oil. Cook for about 15 seconds.
  4. 4 Flip over and fold in half, holding in place with tongs until crispy, about 15 seconds.
  5. 5 Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.

By TINKERBELL4

Maduros

Maduros

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat approximately 1/4 inch of oil, or just enough for plantain slices to be halfway submerged, in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Cut off the ends of the plantains. Slit the skin of each plantain by running the tip of your knife from one end of the "rib" to the other; peel the skin. Cut at an angle, making slices that are about 3/4-inch thick.
  3. 3 Brown plantain slices in the hot oil until brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain off excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still moist.

By Mig

Homemade fries

Homemade fries

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel the potatoes and cut them into long, 8 mm thick French fries. (You can use a French fry cutter for this.)
  2. 2 Soak the fries in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain them thoroughly, then pat them dry with kitchen paper.
  3. 3 Heat the Philips Airfryer to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C).
  4. 4 Put the fries in a large bowl, drizzle with the oil and toss to coat them. Transfer them to the Philips Airfryer basket. Slide the basket into the Philips Airfryer and set the timer for 18 minutes.
  5. 5 When the timer rings, slide out the basket and shake the fries. Adjust the temperature to 180C and set the timer for another 12 minutes.
  6. 6 After 6 minutes, slide out the basket and shake the fries again.
  7. 7 Fry until the timer rings and the fries are golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and serve on a platter.

By Philips Canada

No-Fuss Perfect Baked Brown Rice

No-Fuss Perfect Baked Brown Rice

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 baking dish.
  2. 2 Place rice in prepared baking dish; sprinkle salt and oil on top. Pour boiling water over rice. Cover baking dish tightly with double layer of aluminum foil and pinch edges to seal.
  3. 3 Bake in center of preheated oven until water is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Remove rice from oven, uncover, and fluff with fork.

By MATHGOD

Oven-Baked Brown Rice

Oven-Baked Brown Rice

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring water and olive oil to a boil in a covered saucepan; stir in salt. Place rice in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour water mixture over rice; cover baking dish tightly with double layer of aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until water is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Remove rice from oven, uncover, and fluff with fork. Cover with paper towels until steam is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover and cool slightly, about 5 minutes more.

By blueberry_chica

KISS: Keep it Simple (Brussels) Sprouts

KISS: Keep it Simple (Brussels) Sprouts

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put Brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the sprouts; season with salt and pepper. Toss sprouts to coat.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir sprouts in hot skillet until bright green and beginning to brown on edges, about 5 minutes.

By Ruby

German Kohlrabi in Cream Sauce

German Kohlrabi in Cream Sauce

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine kohlrabi, salt, and sugar in a pot. Set aside until kohlrabi releases liquid, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Cover pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Shake pot from time to time, so nothing sticks to the bottom. Cook for about 4 minutes. Stir in cream and simmer another 30 seconds without allowing cream to boil.

By Barbara Sauermann

Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig

Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse and drain rice 2 times.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add rice and salt; cook for 6 minutes. Drain in a colander. Rinse rice and drain again.
  3. 3 Put oil in the bottom of the pot and place potato slices in a single layer over top. Pour cooked rice on top of potato slices, cover, and cook over low heat until rice and potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Invert carefully onto a serving plate so sliced potatoes are on top of rice.

By Lady at the Stove

Fresh Frozen Cucumbers

Fresh Frozen Cucumbers

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
2890 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt. Cover the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap; refrigerate for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Rinse and drain cucumbers, pressing out as much water as possible.
  3. 3 Return cucumbers to the bowl; stir in sugar and vinegar until well combined. Cover the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap; refrigerate for 24 hours more.
  4. 4 Transfer cucumbers to a freezer container and freeze.

By Amy Sue B

Pioneer Cut Dumplings from the 1800's

Pioneer Cut Dumplings from the 1800's

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir flour and salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk milk and egg together in a separate bowl. Add milk-egg mixture to flour and mix until it forms a dough.
  2. 2 Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Roll out to desired thickness for dumplings or roll thinner for noodles. Cut into strips, squares, or any shape you like. Let dry while you prepare broth or soup.
  3. 3 Drop dumplings into boiling broth, and cook until tender. Timing will depend on the thickness of dumplings and how dry they are.

By BARB MAXWELL

Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains

Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a heavy-duty skillet over high heat. Place 4 to 5 plantain slices in a single layer in the pan and cook until golden brown and tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining plantain slices.
  2. 2 Sprinkle cooked plantains with salt and drizzle with lime.

By John Mitzewich

Gnocchi

Gnocchi

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-high and simmer, undisturbed, until tender but still firm, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain potatoes and place back in the pot to dry and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 As soon as potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel potatoes by rubbing skins off with your hands. Pass peeled potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl (alternatively, mash until very smooth.) Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Fold in flour, egg, and salt until flour is incorporated and dough starts to hold together. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead once or twice until mostly smooth (do not overwork).
  5. 5 Divide dough into 4 even portions. Roll and shape each portions of the dough into long "snakes," about ¾-inch in diameter.
  6. 6 Cut snakes into about 1/2-inch long pieces. (Optional: Roll each piece against the tines of a fork or a gnocchi board to make light ridges.) Transfer shaped gnocchi to a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet dusted with flour.
  7. 7 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high. Working in batches, drop in gnocchi and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until gnocchi have risen to the top; transfer cooked gnocchi with a spider or slotted spoon to desired sauce.
  8. 8 Serve and enjoy!

By Anna

Grandma Randolph's Noodles

Grandma Randolph's Noodles

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat eggs in a large bowl. Mix in flour, salt, and pepper. Divide dough in half, then roll out the halves to 1/4-inch thick. Let dry for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2 Cut noodles into long strips, 1/2-inch to 1-inch wide.
  3. 3 Bring beef broth to a boil over high heat. Drop noodles into boiling broth and cook until soft.

By Colette

Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce

Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set aside 1 jalapeño pepper. Cut stems off remaining jalapeños; halve lengthwise and remove seeds.
  2. 2 Place seeded jalapeños in a large pot of boiling water; boil about 15 minutes. Reserve about 2 tablespoons boiling water then drain.
  3. 3 Cut stem off remaining 1 whole jalapeño; place all jalapeños in a blender. Pour in reserved 2 tablespoons boiling water and canola oil; season with salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve hot or chilled.

By BC32

Sautéed Radishes

Sautéed Radishes

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat butter in a skillet over low heat; arrange radishes, cut-side down, in the melted butter. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until radishes are browned and softened, about 10 minutes.

By jennifer263

Instant Pot Brown Rice

Instant Pot Brown Rice

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, brown rice, oil, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select Manual and High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff rice with a fork or a rice paddle.

By LauraF