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La Parrilla’s Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros)
By patticakes
In a large saucepot, combine pinto beans with water and bring to a boil
- 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed and picked over
- 6 cups water
- 3 ounces bacon, cut in 1/4-inch dice (about 3 slices)
- 2 ounces fresh chorizo
- 2 small tomatoes, cut in 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 small onion, cut in 1/4-inch dice
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh serrano chile
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper
Dal Dhokli ( Spicy Pasta in Lentil Soup)
By patticakes
This is an authentic Gujarati soup
- For Dal:
- 1 cup toovar dal
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
- 5 curry leaves
- 2 cloves
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 1 bayleaf
- 2 round red chillies
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 5 kokum , soaked
- 5 tbsp jaggery (brown sugar)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 green chillies slit green chillies
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
- 2 tbsp boiled peanuts
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup frozen french cut beans
- salt to taste
- 4 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
- For Dhokli
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
- 1 1/2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/4 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
- salt to taste
- 1/2 ts minced garlic
Chocolate Truffle Layer Cake
By patticakes
MAKE THE CAKE Preheat the oven to 350°
- Cake
- 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup crème fraîche (6 ounces)
- 3 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- White Chocolate Ganache
- 1 pound white chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Dark Chocolate Ganache
- 1 1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- Chocolate Frosting 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 1 pound unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- Bittersweet and white chocolate shavings, for garnish
Fig and Prosciutto Pizza
By patticakes
Directions One hour prior to cooking, place a baking stone in the oven, and heat to 500 degrees
- 2 rounds Figs Pizza Dough
- Cornmeal, for sprinkling
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 cup Fig Jam
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled into pea-sized pieces
- 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced lengthwise, for garnish
Kolachke (Glazed Polish Pastry)
By patticakes
1. Heat oven to 400° Combine sour cream and yeast in a small bowl
- Sugar glaze:
- 1/4 cup Sour cream, room temperature
- 1 package Active dry yeast (2 1/4 tps)
- 1 Large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (2 sticks), cut into small pieces
- 2 cups All-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup Fruit preserves
- 1 cup Confectioners sugar, sifted
- 2 tbs Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp Light corn syrup
- 2 to 3 tbs Whole milk
Pecan Squares
By patticakes
Like Pecan Pie on steroids, and very pretty
- Base
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, cold and cut in small pieces
- Filling
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2/3 cup butter
- 3 TBS whipping cream
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
Fresh Green Curry Sauce
By patticakes
On Jean-Georges Vongerichten's most recent trip to Bangkok, he ate at a small restaurant where the waitress set out...
- 2 cups packed chopped cilantro leaves and stems
- 3 green Thai chiles, thinly sliced
- 1 ounce fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (3 tablespoons)
- 2 stalks of fresh lemongrass, tender inner cores only, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup water
- One 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- Salt
Greek Hand Pies with Greens, Dill, Mint and Feta
By patticakes
Jacques Pépin ordered a saiti, a turnover filled with tangy wild greens and feta, at Marianthi tavern in the Greek...
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- Salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 6 medium scallions, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 1/2 pounds greens, such as Swiss chard, spinach and dandelion greens, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dill
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped oregano
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Freshly ground pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Alfajores (Latin American cookies)
By patticakes
In some Latin American countries, these cookies, called alfajores, are made with Pisco — brandy distilled from wh...
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 to 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon Pisco or regular brandy
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 About 1/4 cup dulce de leche*
- Confectioners sugar for dusting
Tuscan Coffeecake - King Arthur Flour
By patticakes
Combine the dough ingredients, mixing and kneading to form a smooth, supple dough
- STARTER
- 1 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup cool water
- 1/16 teaspoon instant yeast
- Mix the starter ingredients in a small (about 1-quart) bowl, and let rest overnight at room temperature.
- DOUGH
- all of the starter
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- FILLING
- 1 cup toasted walnuts, very coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped dates
- 3/4 cup raisins, golden preferred
- TOPPING
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon water