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Classic Pot Roast
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Our recommended beef broth is Rachael Ray Stock-in-a-Box Beef Flavored Stock
- 1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) boneless beef chuck-eye roast , pulled into two pieces at natural seam and trimmed of large knobs of fat
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium onions , halved and sliced thin (about 2 cups)
- 1 large carrot , chopped medium (about 1 cup)
- 1 celery rib , chopped medium (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 cup beef broth , plus 1 to 2 cups for sauce (see note)
- 1/2 cup dry red wine , plus 1/4 cup for sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig plus 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 pound carrots , peeled and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
- 1 pound parsnips , peeled and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes , peeled and halved lengthwise, each half quartered
CAJUN RUB
By á-58
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to mix
- 1/4 cup coarse salt
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic flakes
- 1 tablespoon onion flakes
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons white pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground bay leaf
African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce
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Place chicken in a shallow dish; drizzle with juice, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onions (2 medium)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 4 lemon wedges
- 2 teaspoon Berbere
Single-Crust Pie Dough
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Certain pies require that the crust be blind baked, or prebaked, before the filling is added because otherwise the ...
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling out the dough
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, cut into 1/4-inch pieces and chilled
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces and chilled
- 3 –4 tablespoons ice water
Beet Hummus
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I recently found myself in a bit of a produce dilemma
- 3 medium beets, cleaned, roasted, peeled then cut into chunks (stick whole beets in oven at 375* then roast until a knife inserts easily)
- 2 Tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt to taste
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
By á-58
1. Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, rice, egg and seasonings in a bowl
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cp finely chopped onion
- 3 3 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup raw rice
- 1 1 1 egg
- to and pepper, to taste
- 2 2 2 cups beef broth
- 20 20 can 20 oz can pineapple chunks
- 1 1 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 1 1 tbsp soy sauce
Mixed Berry Scones
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Work the dough as little as possible, just until it comes together
- Scones
- 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) frozen mixed berries
- 3 tablesoons confectioners' sugar
- 3 cups (15 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, chilled
- 1/3 cup (2 1/3 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 large egg plus 1 large yolk
- Glaze
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
Thai Chicken Curry with Potatoes and Peanuts
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Our savory-sweet massaman curry is a Thai dish that’s spiced but not spicy
- CURRY PASTE
- 6 dried New Mexican chiles
- 4 shallots, unpeeled
- 7 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
- 4 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- CURRY
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
ASIAN PEAR DIPPING SAUCE
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Place the soy sauce, sake, and sugar in a nonreactive mixing bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves
- 2/3 cup soy sauce
- 2/3 cup sake, Chinese rice wine, or dry sherry
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Asian pear, peeled, halved, cored, and finely chopped
- 3 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
Fresh Margaritas
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The longer the zest and juice mixture is allowed to steep, the more developed the citrus flavors in the finished ma...
- 4 teaspoons grated lime zest
- 1/2 cup lime juice from 2 to 3 medium limes
- 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice from 2 to 3 medium lemons
- 1/4 cup superfine sugar
- pinch table salt
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 1 cup 100 percent agave tequila, preferably Reposado
- 1 cup Triple Sec