tuscan

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    Simple Tuscan Bread Salad

    Makes 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes + 30 minutes for marinating Tools needed: chef's knife, bread knife, cotton towel, 2 large bowls Ingredients: 1 country loaf bread (or 1 1/2 baguettes), sliced thinly and left out overnight 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 4 scallions, trimmed and chopped...
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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

    4 boneless skinless chicken breast 1 lg. can crushed tomatoes 1tsp. thyme mushrooms (I use a pkg. of already sliced) 1 green pepper, sliced into sticks 1 red pepper, sliced into sticks 1 yellow pepper, sliced into sticks 1 med. onion sliced 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced a few tablespoons of...
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    Skillet Lasagna/America's Test Kitchen

    Serves 4 to 6 Meatloaf mix is a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, sold pre-packaged in many supermarkets. If it's unavailable, use ground beef. Use a 12-inch nonstick skillet with a tight-fitting lid for this recipe. Ingredients 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes Water 1...
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    Tuscan-Rubbed Salmon

    2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon sweet paprika ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground fennel 1 ¼ teaspoons ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: 1. Prepare grill. 2. Combine all...
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    Tuscan Bean Salad

    4 potatoes, peeled, diced, and steamed 2 pounds green beans 3/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar 3 minced garlic cloves 2 bunches chopped scallions 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley 1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary Salt and pepper to taste Toss together everything. Chill overnight before serving.
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    Simmered Tuscan Chicken Breasts

    1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1" cubes 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 Med. potatoes, cut 1/2 cubes (about 4 cups) 1 Med. red bell pepper, diced 1 jar 27-28oz Spagetti sauce 1 pound fresh cut green beans 1 tsp dried basil Salt and Pepper to taste In a 12"...
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    Tuscan Lentil Soup

    16 ounces lentils (brown) 3 Tablespoon garlic infused olive oil 1 1/4 pounds Sweet Italian Sausage -- casing removed, formed into 1/2 inch balls 1 med onion - diced 2 stalk celery -- diced 1 carrot -- peeled and grated 4 clove garlic -- minced 8 cup beef broth 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2...
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    Salt Dough Turkey with Truffle Butter and Stuffing

    Serves 6 1 whole turkey or chicken 2kg+ Clarified butter 1 egg yolk (lightly beaten) Salt dough 1kg of cheese salt, or refined salt 2kg plain flour 900ml water to bind 4 tablespoons fennel seeds 4 tablespoons fresh cracked black pepper Truffle butter 250g butter at room temp 1 tbsp truffle...
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    Shrimp And Sausage Soup

    Ingredients 42 oz canned diced tomatoes [ 28 + 14 ] 1 bell pepper, large dice 1 yellow onion, large dice 3 - 4 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 pound italian sausage [ 3 links or a big handful of bulk ] 1 cup dry red wine 1/2 pound raw shrimp [ 26 - 30 is a good size for this ] 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp...
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    Creamy Tuscan Ranch Soup

    Ingredients 4 cups water 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 1/2 c cabbage, diced 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 c carrots, diced 1 small potato, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix 1/8 tsp...
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    Butternut Squash and Cheddar Bread Pudding

    vegetables 2 pounds Butternut squash, peeled seeded; cut into 1 inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil; divided use 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt; plus more for sprinkling 7 large eggs 2 1/4 cups half and half 6 tablespoons dry white wine 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 10 cups day old...
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    Carabaccia. Sweet Onion Soup from Tuscany

    Serves 4 Prep Time 20 mins Cooking Time 1 hour Ingredients * 1kg Red onions, peeled and finely chopped * 2 Large carrots, washed and finely chopped * 2 Large sticks celery, washed and finely chopped * 100g Almonds, (see Cook’s tips 1.) * 150ml White wine vinegar * 1...
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    Tuscan Cheescake

    3 lbs. ricotta cheese 8 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup milk 2 oranges, grated zest only 2 lemons, grated zest only 2-2/3 oz. Grand Marnier 1 tbsp. clarified butter 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat ricotta cheese with blender until smooth. Add eggs, sugar and milk. Blend...
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    Tuscan Country Bread

    2 oz Fresh yeast 500 ml Warm water 2 lb Strong white flour ("Strong white flour" is a UK term for all-purpose flour. Use bread flour if you can get it, preferably unbleached.) Dissolve the yeast in 150 ml of the warm water in a small bowl. Sift in enough of the flour to make a soft dough...
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    Shrimp Fra Diavolo

    1 3/4 lb. (about 24) shelled and deveined uncooke jumbo shrimp, with tails left on 1/2 cup butter 1 9-oz. jar Tuscan peppers, finely chopped and drained 1 cup finely chopped green onions 1 tsp. garlic puree (Progresso) 1 cup Italian Style bread crumbs 1/2 cup crabmeat 2 hard cooked eggs...
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    Tuscan Turkey and Pasta Toss

    1 lb smoked turkey cut into 1/2-inch cubes 16 oz 1 jar salsa or picante sauce 15-1/4 oz 1 can shoepeg white corn drained 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil; drained, oil reserved, chopped 1/4 cup green onion chopped 1 Tbs lime juice 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp...
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    "Crostata di Fichi" Fig Tart

    15 whole figs, washed 30g/1oz caster sugar 2 tablespoons water 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves picked zest of 1 orange for the shortcrust pastry 125g/4.5oz butter 100g/3.5oz icing sugar a small pinch of salt 255g/9oz plain flour optional: 1 vanilla pod, scored lengthways and seeds removed zest...
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    Hearty Tuscan Soup

    2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 (14-ounce) cans ready-to-serve chicken broth 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes 1 (16.9-ounce) package frozen Mrs. T's Potato Pierogies (any variety) 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans (15 to 19 ounces), rinsed and drained 1 pound...
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    Tuscan Style Pasta

    2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrot 1/2 cup sliced celery 1 28-ounce jar Ragú Hearty Sautéed Onion and Garlic Pasta Sauce 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon) 1 19-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), drained and rinsed OR 1...
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    Tuscan Pork with Peppers

    1 pound boneless pork chops, cut into 1" cubes 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 14 1/2-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 sweet red bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced Servings: 4 In large...
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