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Vegetable and Chicken Curry
By patticakes
This Cambodian curry is traditionally made with beef, but Mao Sokhen says his American friends prefer the chicken v...
- 3 large stalks lemongrass
- 4 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1 (3- to 4-inch) dried hot red chile, seeds removed and chile crumbled
- 1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh or frozen turmeric (thawed if frozen), peeled
- 2 1/2 cups plus 4 to 5 tablespoons water
- 6 whole star anise
- 1 (13 1/2- to 14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste (preferably Mae Ploy brand)
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce (preferably 3 Crab brand)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 2 1/2 cups 1-inch pieces peeled and seeded buttercup squash (from a 1 1/2-lb piece of squash)
- 2 cups 1-inch pieces peeled sweet potato (1 pound)
- 2 cups chopped sweet onion (1 pound)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper (1 1/2 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper (1 1/2 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups 1-inch pieces peeled yellow-fleshed potato such as Yukon Gold (3/4 pound)
- 1 1/2 cups 1-inch pieces carrot (6 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups trimmed and halved green beans (6 ounces)
- Accompaniments: jasmine rice and sliced warm French bread
Leaf Shaped Focaccia
By patticakes
Combine flour and salt in a detached bowl of an electric mixer and stir to combine
- 2 1/2 # (7 1/2 cups) bread flour
- 4 tsp salt
- 1 quart warm tap water
- 1/2 ounce active dry yeast
- 3 ounces olive oil
- 1/4 cup rosemary, minced (or other fresh herbs) for sprinkling
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Sauce
By patticakes
These gnocchi are also delicious with a creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce
- 1 3/4 to 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled, cut in to 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup (or more) all purpose flour
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) butter, divided
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh sage
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (packed) finely grated lemon peel
Breakfast Phyllo Cups
By patticakes
Breakfast do ahead - try with puff pastry as an alternative holder, vary fillings according to preference
- 6 sheets phyllo dough (try puff pastry for the Panera version)
- butter or cooking spray
- 6 eggs
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup ground sausage
- 3 slices smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- salt
- pepper
Brigadeiros - Chocolate (Fine Cooking)
By patticakes
Brigadeiros may look like truffles, but they’re more like little fudge balls made with sweetened condensed milk a...
- 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 2 Tbs. heavy cream
- 1 tsp. light corn syrup
- 1-1/2 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (preferably 60% to 62% cacao), chopped
- 1 tsp. Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate sprinkles (preferably Guittard)
Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema and Salsa Fresca
By patticakes
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002
- 20 corn tortillas
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons Southwestern Essence, plus more for dusting, recipe follows
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 pounds firm white fish, cut into 4 by 1 by 1/4 inch strips
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 cups shredded mixed green and red cabbage
- Lime wedges
- Chipotle Crema, recipe follows
- Salsa Fresca, recipe follows
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, garnish
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 4 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large tomatoes, about 2 1/2 pounds, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1 cup chopped white onions
- 5 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 Serrano peppers, stems and seeds removed, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Soft Pretzel
By patticakes
Dissolve the yeast in the water, and then put all ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the doug...
- Ingredients:
- These pretzels are made with the straight dough method. That just means that you put all in ingredients in the mixer at one time and then let it mix. Very easy.
- 2 oz. melted butter
- 11.5 oz. water
- 3/4 oz fresh yeast
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 oz. malt syrup
- 22 oz. all purpose flour
- Egg wash
- Salt
Bahn Mi (Vietnamese Meat Sandwich)
By patticakes
Hot chili mayo: Stir all ingredients in small bowl
- Hot Chili Mayo:
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (such as sriracha)
- Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
- 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (such as sriracha)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- Sandwiches:
- 2 cups coarsely grated carrots
- 2 cups coarsely grated peeled daikon (Japanese white radish)
- 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
- 4 10-inch-long individual baguettes or four 10-inch-long pieces French-bread baguette (cut from 2 baguettes)
- Thinly sliced jalapeño chiles
- 16 large fresh cilantro sprigs
Sweet & Spicy Roasted Nuts - Tony Rosenfeld
By patticakes
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F
- 1 lb. mixed unsalted almonds, pecans, and cashews
- 1-1/2 Tbs. light brown sugar
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp. chipotle powder
- Kosher salt
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
Chocolate Coated Almonds
By patticakes
Almonds covering in white sugar and drizzled with chocolate are based on a recipe from Pierre Herme, the French pas...
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 TBS water
- 1 1/4 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted
- 5 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted