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09 Nov 2009
Ingredients
6 or 7 ripe plum tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 baguette French bread or similar Italian bread
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
Prepare the tomatoes first. Parboil the tomatoes for one minute in boiling water that has just been removed from the burner. Drain. Using a sharp small knife, remove the skins of the tomatoes. (If the tomatoes are too hot, you can protect your finger tips by rubbing them with an ice cube ... {Tags: appetizer, vegetarian} {More...}
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26 Apr 2009
A great appetizer that can be prepared quickly if the tomato sauce is made ahead of time.
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/3 cupfinely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, sliced and then chopped
2 teaspoons flour
2 tablespoons smoked sweet paprika (El Rey De La Vera is a good brand)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or a dried red chile pepper such as Spanish guindilla or guajillo
1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons minced parsley
Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
2 pinches sugar
1 pound shrimp with shells and tails removed
A ... {Tags: appetizer, seafood, shrimp} {More...}
