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Brussels Sprouts with Sausage and Cumin
By DreiFromBK
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 14 brussels sprouts (10 ounces), trimmed and halved
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 6 ounces sweet Italian sausage (2 links), casings removed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Margarita Cake
By DreiFromBK
Cool, creamy icebox cheesecake meets a salty, pucker-inspiring margarita
- Serves 8 to 10
- Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 1 lime, sliced thin (2 limes)
- 3 cups pretzel sticks
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 (10-ounce) can frozen margarita mix, thawed
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup Triple Sec
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Pomelder Prosecco Punch
By DreiFromBK
In a medium saucepan, combine the pomegranate juice, ginger and cardamom and bring to a boil
- 2 cups pure pomegranate juice
- One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 20 green cardamom pods, crushed
- One chilled 750-ml bottle extra-dry Prosecco
- One chilled 750-ml bottle sparkling pear juice
- 1/2 cup St. Germain elderflower liqueur
- 2 cups club soda or sparkling water
- Ice
Pasta with Mushrooms, Pancetta, and Sage
By DreiFromBK
So that the sauce and pasta finish cooking at the same time, drop the pasta into boiling water after adding the cre...
- 4ounces pancetta , cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- Table salt
- 1pound farfalle pasta, or campanelle
- 3–4 large shallots , chopped fine (about 1 cup)
- 3medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 10ounces shiitake mushrooms , stems discarded, caps wiped clean and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 10ounces cremini mushrooms , wiped clean and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1tablespoon minced fresh sage leaves , plus 1 additional teaspoon
- 1 1/4cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2cup heavy cream
- 1tablespoon lemon juice from one lemon
- Ground black pepper
- 2ounces grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup)
- 2tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Tuna Briks
By DreiFromBK
In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, scallions, capers, parsley, olive oil and harissa
- Two 7-ounce cans tuna packed in water, drained well and flaked
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallion
- 1/4 cup chopped drained capers
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons harissa
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 6 sheets of phyllo dough
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Canola oil, for frying
Cranberry-Bourbon Relish
By DreiFromBK
In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine the bourbon, shallots and orange zest
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- One 12-ounce package of fresh cranberries, picked over
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Bacon-Wrapped Vegetable Skewers with Dill Pickle Relish
By DreiFromBK
In a bowl, toss the pickles, parsley and the 3/4 cup of olive oil
- 3/4 cup minced dill pickles (from 2 large pickles)
- 3/4 cup minced parsley
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Kosher salt
- 3/4 pound oyster mushrooms, sliced and arranged in 2-inch clusters
- 20 large cherry tomatoes
- 20 thin strips of bacon (1 pound), halved crosswise
Mini Spinach-Feta Pies
By DreiFromBK
In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, blanch the spinach for 30 seconds
- 10 ounces curly spinach, stems discarded
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 1/2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- Heaping 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- One 14-ounce package all-butter puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Hummingbird Cake
By DreiFromBK
Directions For Cake: Preheat oven to 350° F
- CAKE:
- 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated nutmeg
- 1 1/3 cups corn oil or vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, well beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely chopped bananas (about 2 large)
- 1 can (8-ounces) crushed pineapple (do not drain)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
- FROSTING:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature (use “light” [Neufchâtel], if you like)
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
- 2 packages (16 ounces each) confectioners’ (10 X) sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Grilled Cheese
By DreiFromBK
Sneak in a few slice of jalapeno for an unexpected, spicy kick
- 2 slices white bread
- 1/2 a block of Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar, cut into slices
- 1 jalapeno chile
- 3 slices center cut bacon
- butter