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Molten Chocolate Cake with Caramel Filling
By BobD
More decadent than molten chocolate cake: one filled with warm caramel, reveals F&W's Grace Parisi
- 1 stick unsalted butter, plus melted butter for brushing
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 6 ounces dark chocolate (70 percent cacao), chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- Pinch of salt
- 4 heaping teaspoons of cold, store-bought caramel sauce
- Flaky Maldon sea salt for sprinkling
- Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling
BEEF & SAUSAGE LASAGNA
By BobD
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook beef, sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no long...
- 3 lbs. ground beef
- 1 lb. bulk pork sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 2 (28 oz.) jars meatless spaghetti sauce
- 1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
- 1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems and pieces, un-drained
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
- 1 1/2 tsp. pepper, divided
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese
- 1 (15 oz.) container ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 24 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
BRAISED SHORT RIB DUMPLINGS
By BobD
Shred short rib meat into a large mixing bowl, discarding any bones or cartilage
- 30 PIECES
- 4 to 6 cups meat from braised short ribs (see recipe)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, more as needed
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large shallots, minced
- 7 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup shredded daikon radish
- 2 tablespoons yuzu juice (see note)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 30 About 30 3-inch round dumpling wrappers from one 12- to 14-ounce package.
Chile-Glazed Hanger Steak
By BobD
Never grill a thick steak like hanger over high heat; it will burn long before it's cooked throug
- 8 dried guajillo chiles, seeded
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 6 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 trimmed hanger steak (about 1 pound), cut into 4 pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
SPAGHETTI w/BABY ARTICHOKES & CAPERS
By BobD
1. Have a bowl of water with the juice of half a lemon standing by
- • 2 pounds baby artichokes
- • 1/4 cup capers, drained
- • 4 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped
- • 6 shallots, peeled, thinly sliced
- • 1 tablespoon olive oil
- • 1 package spaghetti
- • 2 cups pasta water
- • 1 tablespoon sweet butter
- • Sea salt and pepper
- • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
SWEET & SOUR WINTER SQUASH
By BobD
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- The sweet and sour flavors are typical of Sicilian cuisine.
- 1 1/4 pounds winter squash, diced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint, to taste
Pumpkin Soup with Creole Lobster
By BobD
Most Thanksgivings include pumpkin in some guise
- 4 sugar pumpkins or 2 medium butternut squash (about 5 pounds total), halved and seeded
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Five 1-pound lobsters
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 thyme sprig
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup medium-dry white wine
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Tuna-and-Tomato Pizza with Aioli
By BobD
"As a child, I hated pizza, especially the chewy kind they make in Tuscany, where I grew up," Piero Incisa della Ro...
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 2 1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons rye flour
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 garlic clove, mashed in a mortar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 large plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup canned Italian tuna packed in olive oil, drained and coarsely flaked
- 1/4 cup torn basil leaves
- 1 cup torn arugula
MUSHROOM TERRINE
By BobD
Place dried mushrooms in a bowl to soak with 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 ounce dried black trumpet or tree ear mushrooms
- 12 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- 1 pound other assorted mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus oil for pan
- 3 ounces smoked bacon, diced
- 3/4 cup minced shallots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and ground
- 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup brandy
CRACK PIE
By BobD
For oat cookie crust: Preheat oven to 350F
- Oat cookie crust:
- 10-12 SERVINGS
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
- 5 1/2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt
- Filling:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly
- 6 1/2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)