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Custard Phyllo Pie With Almonds and Pistachios
By DreiFromBK
In a medium saucepan, whisk 2 tablespoons of the sugar with the cornstarch and salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 3/4 cup raw pistachios
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 10 sheets of phyllo dough
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Sweet Potato Sonker
By DreiFromBK
Sonker is not to be confused with classic pureed sweet potato pie
- 2 (15-ounce) boxes Pillsbury Just Unroll! Pie Crust
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 cups apple cider
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 cup (7 ounces) packed light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Summer Pasta Puttanesca
By DreiFromBK
Our version of fresh pasta puttanesca uses grape or cherry tomatoes, which are excellent in summer and among the be...
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 3tablespoons3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 44 garlic cloves, minced
- 1tablespoon1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1/4teaspoon1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4teaspoon1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2pounds1 1/2 pounds grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1pound1 pound campanelle
- Salt
- 1/2cup1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped coarse
- 3tablespoons3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and minced
- 1/2cup1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Honey-Soy-Roasted Pork with Braised Vegetables
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 400°
- One 4 1/4-pound, boneless pork shoulder roast, tied
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup veal demiglace (see Note)
- 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 1 pound baby carrots (about 20), scrubbed
- 1 pound medium turnips (about 5), peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges
- 3/4 pound brussels sprouts, halved through the core
Ambrosia Pavlova
By DreiFromBK
MAKE THE PINEAPPLE CURD In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, salt, lemon zest, and egg yolk until smooth
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 8 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup very finely ground pistachios, toasted and cooled
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Grated zest of 2 oranges
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 1 orange, peeled of its pith and cut into segments
- 1 grapefruit, peeled of its pith and cut into segments
- 1/2 cup candied cherries in syrup, such as Amarena Fabbri
- Large dried coconut shavings, julienned lime zest and chopped pistachios, for serving
Blooming Bibb Lettuce Salad
By DreiFromBK
In a bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar and oregano
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 plum tomatoes—peeled, seeded and finely diced
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 4 heads Bibb lettuce, separated into leaves
Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp with Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
By DreiFromBK
MAKE THE BARBECUE SAUCE In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce, preferably a less sweet brand
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of hot sauce
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 24 extra-large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 12 slices of prosciutto, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Lime wedges, for serving
Bruschetta with Peperonata
By DreiFromBK
In a large skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/2 Spanish onion, thinly sliced
- 2 small red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
- 2 small yellow bell peppers, cut into thin strips
- 2 serrano chiles, seeded and cut into thin strips
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped oregano
- Six 3/4-inch-thick slices from a round rustic loaf
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
Tandoori Chicken
By DreiFromBK
We found a few ways to simulate tandoori chicken that marinates for 24 hours before being cooked at a very high h...
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala (see note)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (see note)
- 4 tablespoons juice from 2 limes, plus 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken parts (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks, or a mix, with breasts cut in half), trimmed of excess fat and skin removed
Butternut Squash Soup
By DreiFromBK
1. Place squash in bowl, cover, and microwave until paring knife glides easily through flesh, 14 to 18 minutes, sti...
- 2 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch chunks (about 7 cups)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 leek, white and green parts only, quartered lengthwise, sliced thin, and washed thoroughly (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Salt and pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 - 2 cups water
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- pinch cayenne pepper
- Sour cream