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RISE e BISI
By BobD
1. Put your stock or broth into a saucepan, and bring it to a simmer over low heat with a ladle nearby or in the po...
- Splurge on English peas during their short season.
- 7 About 7 cups chicken or vegetable stock, as needed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced onion or spring onion
- Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
- 1 1/2 cups fresh peas
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
GARLIC & THYME ROASTED CHICKEN
By BobD
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Garlic and Thyme Roasted Chicken With Crispy Drippings Croutons
- Time: 1 hour 25 minutes, plus 10 minutes’ resting
- Country bread, ciabatta or other sturdy bread, preferably stale, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more as needed
- 1 4- to 5-pound chicken, patted dry
- 1 garlic head, sliced in half horizontally, through the cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 bunch thyme sprigs.
Spaghettini with Tomatoes, Anchovies and Almonds
By BobD
A tasty, no-cook tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes, cored and finely diced
- 1/4 cup finely shredded basil leaves
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup salted roasted almonds
- 3 large oil-packed anchovies
- 1 large garlic clove, smashed
- 1/2 cup grated fresh pecorino cheese, such as Fiore di Sardo, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 pound spaghettini
Japanese-Style Trout with Dashi
By BobD
Grace Parisi learned to make unagi Kabayaki—grilled eel—by watching YouTube’s Cooking with Dog
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup mirin
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon instant dashi
- 2 carrots, finely julienned
- 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, finely julienned
- Four 6-ounce rainbow trout fillets, bones removed
- Steamed sushi rice and crumbled nori, for serving
Grant's Mac and Cheese
By BobD
You would expect Grant Achatz's macaroni and cheese to have some chef tricks, but it doesn't
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 thick slices of bacon (6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups whole milk
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 pound extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (5 cups)
- Salt
BLONDE MOCHA SAUCE
By BobD
1. Place all ingredients in a small heavy-based saucepan over medium heat
- BLOND MOCHA SAUCE
- 8 ounces white chocolate, in pieces
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder.
Spicy Kale with Fried Grapes and Frizzled Red Onions
By BobD
Lacinato kale has long and slender leaves and is usually more tender than its cousin curly kale
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided, plus extra for serving if needed
- 1 1/4 cups halved seedless red grapes
- 1 1/2 bunches Lacinato kale (about 6 ounces)--stems removed, leaves stacked, rolled and sliced crosswise into wide ribbons
CHIPOTLE TOMATO SAUCE
By BobD
Combine the tomatoes and chilies in the container of a food processor or electric blender
- 2 cups partly drained canned tomatoes, preferably imported
- 2 or 3 chipotle chilies with sauce that clings to each (see note)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup quartered, thinly sliced onion
Slow-Cooker Sour Cream Cheesecake
By BobD
Cheesecake cooked in a slow cooker has an unbelievably silky texture because the machine steams the cake as it bake...
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt
- 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 cup sour cream
SAUERKRAUT w/GIN & CARAWAY
By BobD
Combine sauerkraut, gin, and caraway seeds in heavy large saucepan
- 1 2-pound jar sauerkraut, drained
- 1 1/2 cups London dry gin (such as Gordons, Beefeater, Tanqueray, or Plymouth)
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced