Fettuccine with Lima Beans, Peas, Leaks & Chicken wrapped in Bacon

I found this recipe in the March issue of Real Simple Magazine on page 214.

12 ounces fettuccine (3/4 box)
1 10 ounce package frozen lima beans (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into half moons
Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 cup grated Pecorino or Parmesan (1 ounce)


Cook pasta according to the package directions, adding beans and peas during the last 2 minutes.














Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (but not brown), 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cream and cook until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the pasta and tarragon to the skillet and toss to combine. Sprinkle cheese before serving.

Shrimp Corn Chowder With Fennel

With blizzard season in full swing, why not settle down with a hot bowl of chowder?
I found this recipe in the Feb 2010 issue of Real Simple Magazine. It's amazing.






2 Tbls Unsalted Butter
2 Leeks (white and light green parts), chopped
1 Fennel Bulb, chopped
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
2 Tbls All-Purpose Flour
1 8 Ounce Bottle Clam Juice
3 Cups Whole Milk
1/4 Pound Cooked, Peeled and Deveined Medium Shrimp
1 10oz Package Frozen Corn
2 Tbls Chopped Fresh Flat Leafed Parsley
2 Tbls Fresh Lemon Juice
Bread for Serving (Optional)

1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and fennel (I used my "New Best Recipe" book for advice on how to chop the Fennel since it was my first), season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes; stir in the flour.

2. Add the clam juice, milk, and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 12 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and corn and cook until the potatoes are tender and the shrimp and corn are heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice. Serve with the bread if using.

3. My own little addition to this recipe is that I added more lemon juice, salt & pepper and heavy cream to taste.

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The New Best Recipe

My favorite 2010 purchase so far. Thanks Erin Kiernan Frigerio!

Cousin Whitney's Cookie Recipe

Cousin Whitney lived with us this summer while she interned at Harper's Bazaar. According to Seth, her cookies were her legacy.

We baked them last night for the super bowl party and they were a huge hit. Not one cookie was left.


COUSIN WHITNEY'S COOKIE'S RECIPE
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Butter
1 1/4 Cup Oats
1 Egg (Healthy Substitute: 1/2 Banana)
3 Tbl Milk (Healthy Substitute: Soy)
1 Cup Flour (Healthy Substitute: Whole Wheat Flour)
1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1/4 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Vanilla (I used
1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips

Preheat Oven to 375* and coat sheet
1. Mix brown sugar, butter, oats, egg & milk, vanilla, choc chips
2. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt separately
3. Combine and the two mixtures and use tsp to place cookies on sheet.
4. Bake time: 8-10 minutes