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Double-Decker Dr Pepper Chicken Tacos
By DreiFromBK
Chicken roasted on a can of Dr Pepper plus potatoes, peppers and chiles make up the filling for these phenomenal ta...
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 small onion, chopped, plus 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- One 4-pound chicken
- 3 poblano peppers, sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick
- 1 jalapeño, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- One 12-ounce can Dr Pepper
- Canola oil, for frying
- 20 small corn tortillas
- 20 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese (1/2 pound)
- One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups finely chopped white onion
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt
- Salsa, diced avocado, chopped cilantro and lime wedges, for serving
Salmon Sandwiches with Bacon and Apple-Horseradish Mayo
By DreiFromBK
Mayonnaise spiked with Granny Smith apple and jarred horseradish is the secret to these fantastic salmon sandwiches
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup finely chopped Granny Smith apple
- 3 tablespoons drained prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Four 5-to 6-ounce skinless center-cut salmon fillets
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 brioche burger buns, split and toasted
- 8 slices of bacon
- 4 lettuce leaves
Pralinella Icebox Cakes
By DreiFromBK
For this outrageous chocolate-and-nut dessert, chef Courtney McBroom layers crisp cookies with creamy Nutella filli...
- cakes
- 1 cup pecans (4 ounces)
- 1 stick plus 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- filling
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Nutella
- Chopped candied pecans, for garnish
Ricotta Crostini with Three Toppings
By DreiFromBK
PREPARE THE BALSAMIC FIGS Light a grill or preheat a grill pan
- 1 pound fresh Black Mission figs, stemmed and halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 6 basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 3/4 pound pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced basil
- 2 tablespoons minced oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup tart dried cherries
- 1/2 cup sliced dried apricots
- 1/2 cup stemmed and quartered dried figs
- 2 thyme sprigs
- Homemade Ricotta or 2 3/4 pounds store-bought fresh ricotta, for serving
- Toasted baguette slices, for serving
Modern Coq au Vin
By DreiFromBK
Serves 4 to 6. Published November 1, 2006
- 1 bottle fruity, smooth, medium-bodied red wine (see note above)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 10 sprigs fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 ounces bacon , preferably thick-cut, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs , trimmed of excess fat and cut in half crosswise
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 24 frozen pearl onions , thawed, drained, and patted dry (about 1 cup) (see note above)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms , wiped clean, stems trimmed, halved if small and quartered if large
- 2 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Achiote Oil
By DreiFromBK
Heat the oil and annatto seeds in a small skillet over medium heat just until the seeds give off a lively, steady s...
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons achiote (annatto) seeds
Tater Tots with Spicy Aioli
By DreiFromBK
A mix of Sriracha and chipotle Tabasco with homemade aioli makes a terrific sauce for crispy Tater Tots
- 1 pound frozen Tater Tots
- 1/2 cup Sriracha
- 1/4 cup chipotle Tabasco sauce
- 6 tablespoons aioli (see note)
Milk-Chocolate Pots de Crème
By DreiFromBK
Directions 1. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the milk and bittersweet chocolates
- 10 ounce(s) milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup(s) milk
- 1 cup(s) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup(s) sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- Crème fraîche and chocolate shavings, for garnish
Slow Cooker Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
By DreiFromBK
Using your hands, crush the tomatoes into a slow cooker and add their juices
- Two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 large basil sprig plus 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds ground beef chuck
- 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Pasta Caprese
By DreiFromBK
1. Whisk oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, garlic, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in larg...
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2-4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (see note above)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 small shallot, minced fine (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see note above)
- 1 pound penne pasta or other short tubular or curly pasta such as fusilli or campanelle
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar (see note above)