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Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter French Toast
By DreiFromBK
Just imagine: soft, smooth bread inside, crispy and now crunchy outside, smothered in warm, melty peanut butter and...
- serves 2
- 4 slices thick bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 whole eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup corn flake crumbs
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, melted
Summer Berry Trifle
By DreiFromBK
Trifles usually look a lot better than they taste because busy cooks simplify the complicated preparation by subbin...
- Serves 12 to 16
- For the best texture, this trifle should be assembled at least 6 hours before serving. Use a glass bowl with at least a 3 1/2-quart capacity; straight sides are preferable.
- Ingredients
- PASTRY CREAM
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- Pinch salt
- 5 large egg yolks (reserve whites for cake)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- CAKE
- 1 1/3 cups (5 1/3 ounces) cake flour
- 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 large egg whites (reserved from pastry cream)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- FRUIT FILLING
- 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, hulled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4 cups), reserving 3 halved for garnish
- 12 ounces (2 1/3 cups) blackberries, large berries halved crosswise, reserving 3 whole for garnish
- 12 ounces (2 1/3 cups) raspberries, reserving 3 for garnish
- 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- Pinch salt
- WHIPPED CREAM
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup cream sherry
Grilled Skirt Steak with Fruit-and-Green-Tomato Salsa
By DreiFromBK
In a large bowl, whisk the 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the red wine vinegar, soy sauce and sambal oelek
- 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
- 1 small spring onion or 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 large green tomato, cored and cut into 1/3-inch dice
- 1 black plum, cut into 1/3-inch dice
- 1/2 cup fresh sweet cherries, pitted and quartered
- 1/4 cup pitted Niçoise olives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sorrel (optional)
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 5-inch lengths
Mustard Salmon with Cannellini Bean Ragù
By DreiFromBK
MAKE THE RAGU In a deep skillet, add the oil, shallot and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until soft...
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- One 3/4-pound head of escarole, dark green leaves discarded and remaining leaves torn
- 2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons dry white wine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
Bucatini Pie
By DreiFromBK
Baked in a skillet, this outrageous pasta-and-Parmesan dish has been in chef Vinny Dotolo's family for ages
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 1 pound bucatini, broken in half
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (4 ounces)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Warm marinara sauce, for serving
Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Cups
By DreiFromBK
Medium Prep Time: 10 minutes Freeze Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 24 oz. good quality semi-sweet chocolate (or whatever chocolate you like)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Your favorite jelly or preserves
Blueberry Almond Bread Pudding
By DreiFromBK
This blueberry almond bread pudding has a streusel topping and is finished off with a drizzle of salted caramel
- For the pudding:
- Cooking spray
- 7 cups cubed challah bread (can also use brioche or french bread)
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups of milk (I used whole milk)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup Blueberry Blue Diamond Almonds, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the streusel:
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup Salted Caramel Blue Diamond Almonds, finely chopped
- For serving:
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store bought or homemade)
- whipped cream (optional)
- fresh blueberries (optional)
Warm Chocolate Cakes with Mascarpone Cream
By DreiFromBK
Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 375°
- 8 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate, chopped plus shavings for garnish optional
- 1 1/2 stick(s) 6 ounces unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, plus 3 large egg yolks at room temperature
- 1/2 cup(s) sugar
- 1/4 cup(s) cake flour
- 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 2 tablespoon(s) light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) finely grated lemon zest
- 1 cup(s) mascarpone, 8 ounces
- 1 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 About 1/2 cup brandied cherries or kirsch-soaked sour cherries
Quick Cooked Greens with Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes
By DreiFromBK
For our quick cooked greens recipe, we wanted to rid these greens of some of their bitterness, but not all of it
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 2 pounds kale, collard, mustard, or turnip greens; stemmed, washed in 2 or 3 changes of clean water, and coarsely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Table salt
- Lemon wedges
Brownie Buckeye Bites
By DreiFromBK
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate
- 10 tbsp (1 stick plus 2 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature