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Avocado, Feta and Cherry Tomato Salsa Flatbreads
By DreiFromBK
In a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with the 1/2 cup of olive oil, shallot, mint, cilantro, vinegar and crushed re...
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1/3 cup chopped mint
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 pound store-bought pizza dough, cut into 4 pieces
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 Hass avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Marshmallow Swirls
By DreiFromBK
Star chef Tyler Florence serves the traditional combination of sweet potatoes and marshmallows in a unique way, sta...
- 6 medium sweet potatoes (4 pounds), scrubbed but not peeled
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Roast Salmon with Whole-Grain-Mustard Crust
By DreiFromBK
When chefs Ken Norris and Jennifer Quist open Riffle NW in Portland, Oregon, this spring, they’ll focus on sustai...
- 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced chives
- Four 8-ounce skin-on wild salmon fillets
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Cauliflower Crust Grilled Cheese
By DreiFromBK
Cauliflower crust “bread” slices Preheat oven to 450°F (220°C) and place a rack in the middle
- Ingredients
- Makes 2 grilled cheese sandwiches
- Cauliflower crust “bread” slices
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets (should yield 3 cups of cauliflower rice)
- 1 free-range organic egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup / 1.7 oz / 50 gr shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Grilled cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup / 3 oz / 85 gr sharp cheddar cheese, grated/shredded, room temperature
Deviled Eggs with Pickled Shrimp
By DreiFromBK
BRINE THE SHRIMP In a saucepan, combine all of the ingredients except the shrimp and bring to a boil
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 small Spanish onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/2 tablespoon pickling spice
- 1 small dried red chile
- 12 shelled and deveined medium shrimp
- 1 dozen large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 4 cornichons, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- Salt
- Pepper
- Hot sauce, for serving
Watermelon and Charred-Tomato Salad
By DreiFromBK
Tim Byres uses a smart trick here: He sears the tomatoes on one side only, so they’re fresh and smoky at the same...
- 4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 2 pounds seedless watermelon—rind removed, flesh cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 English cucumber—halved, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Kosher salt
Potato Gnocchi with Browned Butter and Sage
By DreiFromBK
Making gnocchi is simple: Cook the potatoes; peel and mash; knead the cooked spuds into a dough with a minimum of f...
- Gnocchi
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (4 ounces) all-purpose flour, plus extra for the counter
- 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon salt
- Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mississippi Mud Pie
By DreiFromBK
How many wonderful things can be combined in one 9-inch pie plate, you ask? Cookie crumb crust – check
- For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs, such as Oreo
- 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- For the ganache:
- 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
- For the filling and garnish:
- 1/2 cup toffee bits, divided
- 3-4 cups coffee ice cream, softened
Cucumber-Sugar Snap Salad
By DreiFromBK
In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the yogurt and 2 tablespoons of water
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 hothouse cucumbers, cut crosswise into thirds and julienned
- 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
- Nutty granola, for garnish
Portuguese Beef Stew with Ruby Port
By DreiFromBK
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil until shimmering
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 large Spanish onions, very thinly sliced
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 cup ruby port
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine