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Grilled Lobsters with Miso-Chile Butter
By DreiFromBK
In a small saucepan, melt the butter
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons white miso
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
- 2 bunches of scallions
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 8 long metal skewers
- Four 1 1/2-pound lobsters, halved lengthwise, claws detached and reserved
Caramel Layer Cake
By DreiFromBK
MAKE THE CAKE Preheat the oven to 350°
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 3 sticks unsalted butter
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Killer Potato Latkes
By DreiFromBK
In a medium saucepan, cover the Yukon Gold potatoes with cool water, season generously with salt and bring to...
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- Sea salt
- 2 pounds baking potatoes
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Applesauce, crème fraîche, smoked salmon, salmon roe and dill sprigs, for serving
Mafe (Peanut Butter Stew)
By DreiFromBK
The Africa Cookbook (Simon & Schuster)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 large onion, minced
- 2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups hot water
- 4 large carrots, scraped and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pork Chops with Almond Salmuera
By DreiFromBK
In a medium bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar with the shallot, garlic, 1 table...
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1/4 cup marcona almonds, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced chives
- 1 teaspoon minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced mint
- 1 teaspoon minced cilantro
- Canola oil, for brushing
- Four 8-ounce bone-in pork rib chops, cut 1 inch thick
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
Curried Carrot and Apple Soup
By DreiFromBK
In a large saucepan, melt the butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium leek, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 medium fennel bulb, cored and chopped
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 pounds carrots, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 1/4 pounds celery root, peeled and chopped
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
- 7 gingersnap cookies
- 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish
- Chopped mint, for garnish
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Slow-Cooker Barbecued Beef Tips
By DreiFromBK
Browning our Slow-Cooker Barbecued Beef Tips in a skillet not only improved the flavor and texture of the beef, but...
- Serves 6 to 8
- Flap meat is sold in different configurations: as whole steaks, strips, and pieces. For this recipe, buy a whole steak and cut it into 2-inch pieces yourself. You'll need a metal steamer basket and five 10-inch skewers.
- Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- Salt and pepper
- 3 1/2 pounds beef flap meat, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Spicy Avocado and Pea Tea Sandwiches
By DreiFromBK
In a small bowl, whisk the canola oil with the lime zest and juice, the 1 teaspoon of mint, 1/2 teaspoon of tarrag...
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Finely grated zest of 1/2 lime
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped mint, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon, plus more for garnish
- 1 red Thai chile, seeded and minced
- 1/2 Hass avocado, diced
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 small slices of whole-grain bread
- 2 tablespoons thawed frozen peas
Baby Kale and Steak Salad
By DreiFromBK
MAKE THE NUOC CHAM DRESSING Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and let stand for 15 minutes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, preferably Red Boat
- 1/4 cup coconut water
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 garlic clove, sliced
- 1/2 jalapeño, minced with seeds
- One 12-ounce, trimmed, boneless rib eye steak, cut 1 inch thick
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 thyme sprig
- 1 tablespoon Maggi liquid seasoning (a vegetable-based seasoning sauce)
- 5 ounces baby kale
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small Japanese cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, cut into wedges
Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
By DreiFromBK
1. In a medium mixing bowl combine the peanut butter and sugar and mix with hand mixer set to low until smooth
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural, I used Jif)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup coarsely chopped chocolate peanut butter cup candies (about 15)
- 1/4 cup butterscotch caramal topping