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Sweet Potato Polenta
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Smooth and creamy sweet potato polenta with a hint of maple
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
CAJUN-STYLE SMOKED TURKEY
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Remove the packet of giblets from the neck and/or body cavity of the turkey and set aside for another use
- Other Items Needed:
- 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds), completely thawed if frozen
- 3/4 cup Injector Sauce (recipe follows)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Kitchen syringe; 3 to 4 cups wood chips (preferably apple or cherry), soaked for 1 hour to cover, then drained; butchers string (optional)
Tomato-Cream Sauce for Pasta
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In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced
- tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Spicy Tomato Chutney
By á-58
1.Fill a saucepan with water, and bring to a boil
- 4 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 3/4 cups white sugar
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 onions, diced
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 2 teaspoons mixed spice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pinch paprika
- 1 tablespoon curry paste
Chicken and Slicks
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Replacing water with canned chicken broth was a no-brainer and provided a flavorful base for our Chicken and Slicks...
- 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), excess fat trimmed
- 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved crosswise
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups plus 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- 7 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsley
ROAST BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB WITH CORIANDER, FENNEL, AND BLACK PEPPER
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Swapping in a butterflied leg of lamb for the usual bone-in or boned, rolled, and tied leg options provided us with...
- 1 (6- to 8 pound) butterflied leg of lamb
- Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 shallots, sliced thin
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and smashed
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 (2-inch) strips lemon zest
- SAUCE
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps
By á-58
We prefer natural pork in this recipe
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound), trimmed of silver skin and fat, cut into 1-inch chunks (see note)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon white rice (see note)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium shallots , peeled and sliced into thin rings (about 1/2 cup)
- 3 tablespoons juice from 2 limes
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 head Bibb lettuce , washed and dried, leaves separated and left whole
Salted Caramel Sauce
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Add sugar and water to a stainless steel pot (one that has a heavy bottom or you can use a nonstick pot; I use one ...
- 1-1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter, Cubed, Room Temperature
- 3/4 cups Heavy Cream, Room Temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tablespoon To 1 1/2 Tablespoons Sea Salt
Mexican Pulled Pork (Carnitas)
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Like the best barbecue, Mexico’s version of pulled pork offers fall-apart chunks of crisp meat—but without the ...
- 1 (3 1/2-to 4-pound) boneless pork butt , fat cap trimmed to 1/8 inch thick, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small onion , peeled and halved
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons juice from
- 1 lime
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium orange , halved
- Tortillas and Garnishes
- 18 (6-inch) corn tortillas , warmed
- Lime wedges
- Minced white or red onion
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Sour cream
Make-Ahead Chocolate Souffle
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This technique only works for the individual chocolate soufflés, which can be made and frozen up to two days befor...
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 tablespoon softened, remaining butter cut into 1/4-inch chunks)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for coating the dishes
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped coarse
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange liqueur, preferably Grand Marnier
- 6 large egg yolks
- 8 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar