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April 26, 2007

Lemon Roast Potatoes

This is great. I use less oil.

2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
dry mustard
salt and pepper
6-10 potatoes (russet)

Peel and quarter potatoes.
Place in roaster, in one layer.
Whisk together chicken stock, olive oil, lemon juice, dry mustard, salt and pepper.
Taste and adjust.
Pour mixture over potatoes.
Bake in a slow oven at 300-350 degrees for 2-3 hours uncovered'til fork tender.

April 16, 2007

Basic Tomato (Pomodoro) Sauce

I saw this on the foodnetwork and have used it a few times since...

5 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for garnish
12 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
6 (28-ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 pound gemelli pasta or other similar shape
1 small bunch fresh basil, chifonnade, for garnish
1 (8-ounce) wedge Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese, grated or shaved, for garnish


In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Stir in sugar, and season with salt, to taste.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain.

Serve sauce over hot pasta with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of basil, and cheese.

Let extra sauce cool completely and then seal in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up 1 week and freeze for up to 1 month.