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Sparkling Yuzu Gimlets
By DreiFromBK
In a small bowl, whisk the sugar with the hot water until dissolved
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 2 cups lightly packed mint leaves, plus small sprigs for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups lightly packed basil leaves, plus small sprigs for garnish
- 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber, plus 8 spears for garnish
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons yuzu juice
- 2 cups chilled vodka
- 2 1/4 cups chilled sparkling water
- Ice
Gas-Grilled Greek-Style Lamb Pita Sandwiches with Tzatziki Sauce
By DreiFromBK
For a home-style lamb sandwich recipe that would give us the same flavors and textures as restaurant gyros, even if...
- For Tzatziki Sauce :
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced fine (about 1/2 cup)
- 3/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves or dill
- Vegetable oil for cooking grate
- For Lamb Patties :
- 4 (8-inch) pita breads (see note above)
- 1/2 small onion, chopped coarse (about 1/3 cup)
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 pound ground lamb
- Accompaniments :
- 1 large tomato, sliced thin
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese (about 1/2 cup)
Italian Yogurt Cake
By DreiFromBK
Directions Beat egg yolks and sugar together until pale and well incorporated
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk yogurt
- 3 cups flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Roasted Carrots with Caraway and Coriander
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 1 teaspoon ground caraway
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon whole caraway seeds
- 1/2 cup cold buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cold plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1/2 serrano chile, seeded and minced
- 24 thin baby carrots (1 pound), tops discarded and carrots scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup sprouted mung beans or sprouted lentils
- 1/4 cup salted roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges, for serving
Baked Press-in Crust
By DreiFromBK
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, cream the butter with the sugars at medium speed for 2 minutes
- 2 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pear Tart with Vanilla Cream and Black Tea Crust
By DreiFromBK
MAKE THE VANILLA CREAM In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla bean paste or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon finely ground Lapsang souchong tea (from 1 tea bag)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 Bosc pears (about 1 pound)—halved, peeled, cored and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
- 1/4 cup light brown or turbinado sugar
Blackened Carrots
By DreiFromBK
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli tops her spicy blackened roasted carrots with a mix of honey and vinegar to balance the hea...
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/4 pounds medium carrots, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Rosemary Chicken with Rice Krispies
By DreiFromBK
In a large bowl, combine the beer with the chopped rosemary sprigs, crushed garlic and vinegar and season with salt...
- Two 12-ounce bottles of beer, such as pale ale or lager
- 1 cup coarsely chopped rosemary sprigs, plus 1/4 teaspoon chopped leaves
- 1/2 cup crushed garlic cloves, plus 1 clove thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 8 boneless skin-on chicken thighs (2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup Grape-Nuts cereal
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Baked Tofu & Quinoa with Chickpeas and Spinach
By DreiFromBK
Heat oven to 325 degrees
- Ingredients:
- Baked Tofu
- Serves 3
- 1 block of firm tofu, pressed and dried
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Asian sauce (we used Korean BBQ)
- Quinoa with Spinach and Chickpeas
- Makes 6 cups
- Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup chopped onion (I used 1/2 yellow onion)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach
- pinch of salt
- pinch of fresh ground pepper
Granny's Roasted Spuds
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 425°
- 3 pounds large Yukon Gold or medium baking potatoes—peeled, halved lengthwise and cut in half crosswise on the diagonal
- 5 large unpeeled shallots, quartered lengthwise
- 3 large unpeeled garlic cloves, lightly smashed
- 4 medium rosemary sprigs
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper