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Watercress Velouté
By nnlester
By a reviewer on Epicurious: This is the recipe I always use for a fantastic soup
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 bunches watercress, chopped (including tender stems)
- fine sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup crème fraîche
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
Soft Gluten Free Hamburger Buns from GFOAS Bakes Bread
By nnlester
To make the water roux, whisk together the flour and water in a small saucepan
- Water Roux
- 3 3 3 tablespoons (25 g) Gluten Free Bread Flour*
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup (4 ounces) water, at room temperature
- Dough
- 3 3 3 cups (420 g) Gluten Free Bread Flour*, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- 2 2 2 teaspoons (6 g) instant yeast
- 2 2 2 teaspoons (12 g) kosher salt
- 2 2 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup (115 g) plain whole-milk yogurt, at room temperature
- 2/3 2/3 1/3 cup (5 1/3 fluid ounces) milk, at room temperature
- Water roux
- Unsalted butter, for brushing the tops
- Toasted sesame seeds, for sprinkling (optional)
- BREAD FLOUR NOTES
- For a calculator that helps you build the flour without math, please see my Gluten Free Flour page.
- to 3 would like to use Ultratex 3 in place of Expandex, please see #6 on my Resources page for instructions.
Classic Rice Pilaf
By nnlester
This is so easy because you cook it in the oven
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 pinch saffron (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
New York Street Cart Dog
By nnlester
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 8 kosher hot dogs, boiled (recommended: Best's)
- 8 hot dog buns
- Spicy brown mustard, as needed (recommended: Gulden's)
- Onion Sauce
- Cooked sauerkraut, as needed
Homemade Chicken Gravy
By nnlester
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart cold chicken stock
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- salt and ground white pepper to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
2nd Ave. Deli Cole Slaw
By nnlester
I usually cut this in half because it makes 2 quarts
- 2 lbs. green cabbage
- 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
- 3 tbsp. Distilled White Vinegar
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 tsp. or so of celery seed (not celery salt)
Grain Free Sandwich Bread
By nnlester
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat
- Makes 1 loaf
- 2/3 cup coconut flour
- 3/4 cup crispy almond flour
- 1/2 cup (one stick) plus 2 Tb butter
- 8 eggs, preferably from pastured hens
- 1 Tb mild-flavored honey
- 1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 tsp celtic sea salt
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
Buffet Mashed Potatoes
By nnlester
These potatoes take the stress out of mashed potatoes - you can either make them ahead and refrigerate or you can a...
- 4 large baking potatoes (about 10 ounces each)
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 medium onion, very finely diced
- 3 eggs
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons butter
Steak Salad
By nnlester
Preheat grill for high heat
- 1 3/4 pounds beef sirloin steak
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 8 cups romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
Oven Roasted Green Beans
By nnlester
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse
- 1 1/2 pounds green beans
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper