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Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Lemon and Ginger
By DreiFromBK
Most sesame-crusted salmons are one-note affairs in which rich, fatty salmon is coated with bland sesame seeds
- 4 4
- Salt
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup sesame seeds
- 4 4 to 8-ounce) to 8-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
- 2 2 2 scallions, white parts minced, green parts sliced thin
- 1 1 2 tablespoon grated lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons juice
- 4 4 4 teaspoons tahini
- 2 2 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Oreo Cookies and Cream Cookie Cake
By DreiFromBK
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cookie Cake
- 3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup of crushed Oreos (about 12 oreos)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chunks
- Icing
- 6 tbsp butter
- 6 tbsp shortening
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Oreo crumbs (about 9 Oreos)
- 2-3 tsp milk or water
- additional Oreos for topping, cut in quarters
Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice (Moros y Cristianos)
By DreiFromBK
For our Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice recipe, we sautéed the aromatics in a pan in which we had crisped some di...
- 6 to 8 8 to 10 entree and 8 to 10 as a side dish
- 4, 5 to 1 1/2 increase the amount of salt in step 5 to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
- Ingredients
- Table salt
- 1 1 1 cup dried black beans, rinsed and picked over
- 2 2 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (see note)
- 2 2 2 cups water
- 2 2 2 large green bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 1 1 large onion, halved at equator and peeled, root end left intact
- 1 1 5 5 garlic, 5 medium cloves removed and minced or pressed through garlic press (about 5 teaspoons), remaining head halved at equator with skin left intact
- 2 2 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 2 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 6 1/4-inch ounces lean salt pork, cut into 1/4-inch dice (see note)
- 1 1 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves
- 4 4 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 2 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 2 2 medium scallions, sliced thin
- 1 1 8 lime, cut into 8 wedges
Asparagus-Goat Cheese Tart
By DreiFromBK
To make a delicious yet simple tart with fresh spring asparagus, we take advantage of store-bought puff pastry
- 4 4 as a main dish
- Ingredients
- 1 1 1/2 9-inch) 1/2 by 9-inch) sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 6 6 1/4 1-inch asparagus, trimmed and cut 1/4 inch thick on bias into 1-inch lengths (1 cup)
- 2 2 2 scallions, sliced thin
- 3 3 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 2 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 1 1 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 4 4 ounces (1 cup) goat cheese, softened
Pistachio Cake with Orange Cream and Lavender Honey
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 325°
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted pistachios (7 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup (5 ounces) pistachio paste (see Note)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- Chopped candied oranges and lavender honey, for garnish
Ballpark Pretzels
By DreiFromBK
Making the ballpark favorite at home is easier than you’d think, as long as you follow some tricks that we discov...
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 3 3/4 cups (20 2/3 ounces) bread flour
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
Caprese Grilled Cheese with Arugula Pesto
By DreiFromBK
Smoked almonds and fresh arugula make for a pesto that you'll use on everything
- Good sourdough bread or rustic bread
- fresh mozzarella, sliced
- sliced tomatoes
- Arugula pesto (see below)
- Butter and olive oil for the pan
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1/4 C smoked Almonds (or roasted almonds)
- 1 Cup packed Basil leaves(or flat leaf parsley)
- 2 Cups packed Arugula
- 1/3 C olive oil, plus 1 T
- 1/8 C fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (if your almonds are salted, use less)
- cracked pepper
Best-Ever Potato Latkes
By DreiFromBK
In a colander set over a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the onion and squeeze dry
- 2 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded on a box grater
- 1 medium onion, coarsely shredded on a box grater
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup matzo meal
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Applesauce, sour cream, smoked salmon and salmon roe, for serving
Honey-Walnut Bars
By DreiFromBK
Make the shortbread Preheat the oven to 350°
- 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
Peach Shortcakes
By DreiFromBK
1. For The Fruit: Gently toss three-quarters of peaches with 4 tablespoons sugar in large bowl
- 2 pounds ripe but firm peaches (4 to 5 medium), peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges (see note)
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons peach schnapps (see note)
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (10 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 2/3 cup buttermilk, cold (see note)
- 1 large egg
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract