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Flourless Chocolate Cake
By nnlester
Preheat the oven to 375°F
- 170 g semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 113 g unsalted butter
- 149 g granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons espresso powder, optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 3 large eggs
- 43 g unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch-process preferred
- Glaze
- 170 g semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 113 g heavy cream
Rusty's Italian Ribs
By nnlester
This marinade is one we have always used for Lamb Chops and Lamb Racks
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 racks baby back ribs, silver skin removed
Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese
By nnlester
From Food Network Kitchens
- 2 bunches medium beets, (about 1 1/2 pounds) tops trimmed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 bunch arugula, trimmed and torn
- 1/2 medium head escarole, torn
- 4 ounces goat cheese, (preferably aged goat cheese) crumbled
Double Orange Glazed Pork Chops
By nnlester
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen (TIE pg
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/3 cup orange marmalade
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 (8-ounce) center-cut, bone-in pork loin chops, 1/2-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
True Vanilla Ice Cream
By nnlester
The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- A pinch of kosher salt
- 1/2 vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
Paleo Fried Calamari {Grain-Free & Gluten-Free}
By nnlester
In a medium-size bowl, combine the starch, flour, Parmesan cheese, and pepper, using a whisk to break up any lumps
- 1 cup organic tapioca starch
- 1/2 cup honeyville blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheeseplus shredded for serving
- 1 pinch finely ground black pepper
- 1 pound calamaricleaned and sliced into roughly 1/2-inch-thick rings
- 3 egg whitesbeaten
- Lard or palm oilfor frying
- sea salt (real salt)to taste
- chopped fresh Parsley
Salted Chocolate
By nnlester
Put oil, cocoa and sugars in a glass bowl set in simmering water, stirring until smooth
- 1-cup coconut oil
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup rapadura (sucanat) “Wholesome” or “Rapunzel” brand
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Fleur de Sel for sprinkling
Mushroom Risotto with Lemon and Thyme
By nnlester
Jenny McGruther is a wife, mother and cooking instructor specializing in real and traditional foods
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (Here's our favorite organic olive oil.)
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups Carnaroli rice (Available here.)
- 3/4 pound mixed mushrooms, sliced thin
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 6 cups Chicken and Mushroom Broth (Available here or Homemade Chicken Broth)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Enameled Cast Iron Braising Dish
Mayonnaise
By nnlester
The addition of whey makes it not only probiotic and very healthy but it preserves it for 2 months
- Pastured Eggs (very important since this is not cooked!)
- Dijon Mustard
- White Wine Vinegar
- Salt
- Whey (Homemade)
- Sunflower Oil or Avocado Oil
Plum Clafoutis
By nnlester
Steven Satterfield
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 to 8 medium plums
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Confectioners' sugar