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Shepherd’s Pie (Alton Brown)

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 Shepherd's Pie (Alton Brown)
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  1. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until tender and easily crushed with tongs, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Place the half-and-half and butter into a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave until warmed through, about 35 seconds. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return to the saucepan. Mash the potatoes and then add the half and half, butter, salt and pepper and continue to mash until smooth. Stir in the yolk until well combined.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the filling. Place the canola oil into a 12-inch saute pan and set over medium high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the onion and carrots and saute just until they begin to take on color, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Add the lamb, salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 3 minutes. Sprinkle the meat with the flour and toss to coat, continuing to cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire, rosemary, thyme, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer slowly 10 to 12 minutes or until the sauce is thickened slightly.
  4. Add the corn and peas to the lamb mixture and spread evenly into an 11 by 7-inch glass baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, starting around the edges to create a seal to prevent the mixture from bubbling up and smooth with a rubber spatula. Place on a parchment lined half sheet pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes or just until the potatoes begin to brown. Remove to a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Short Ribs with Tagliatelle

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 Short Ribs with Tagliatelle
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Cook Time 3 hours
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Cook Time 3 hours
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  1. Place the olive oil in a large heavy soup pot over medium heat. Cook the pancetta until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, season the short ribs with salt and pepper, and dredge in the flour.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add the short ribs to the pan and brown n all sides, about 7 minutes total.
  5. Meanwhile, combine the onion, carrot, parsley and garlic in a food processor and blend until finely minced.
  6. Then add the tomatoes and tomato paste and pulse.
  7. Once the short ribs are browned, carefully add the mixture from the food processor to the pot. Return the pancetta to the pot and stir.
  8. Add the rosemary, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, beef broth, and wine.
  9. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  10. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  11. Remove the lid and simmer for another hour and a half, stirring occasionally.
  12. Remove the meat and bones from the pot. Discard the bones.
  13. Shred the meat and return it to the pot.
  14. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste.

Middle Eastern Chicken Kebabs

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 Middle Eastern Chicken Kebabs
Chicken thighs are marinated in a tangy Middle Eastern-style blend of Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic and spices, then grilled on skewers until golden brown. The kebabs are delicious over a bed of golden Basmati Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits and Almonds (as pictured above) and with my Roasted Carrots with Thyme or on top of a Greek salad. https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/middle-eastern-chicken-kebabs.html
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 8 hours
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 8 hours
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic.
  2. Thread the chicken onto metal skewers, folding if the pieces are long and thin, alternating occasionally with the red onions. Be sure not to cram the skewers. (Note: You'll need between 6-8 skewers.) Place the kebabs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Spoon or brush the marinade all over the meat, coating well. Cover and refrigerate at least eight hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. To grease the grill, lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over the grates several times until glossy and coated. Grill the chicken kebabs until golden brown and cooked through, turning skewers occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the skewers to a platter and serve.
Recipe Notes

I've specified chicken thighs as opposed to boneless chicken breasts for this recipe because they are more flavorful, and less likely dry out. Additionally, the lemon juice in the marinade will make boneless chicken breasts tougher when cooked.