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Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
By DreiFromBK
An irresistible vegetarian main course can take a little extra love and time, but food editor Melissa Roberts would...
- For stew:
- 10 ounces pearl onions (about 2 1/4 cups)
- 9 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds seitan, sliced 1/4 inch thick and patted dry
- 3 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, sliced 1/2 inch thick, and washed
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
- 3/4 pound carrots (about 4 medium), cut into 3/4-inch-thick pieces
- 3/4 pound parsnips (about 4 medium), cut into 3/4-inch-thick pieces
- 2 tablespoons thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 1 (750-ml) bottle full-bodied red wine such as Burgundy or Côtes du Rhône
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups hot rich vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- For topping:
- 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3/4 pound celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Equipment: a 3-quart shallow (2-inch-deep) flameproof baking dish; a potato ricer or a food mill fitted with medium disk
Chia-Seed Pudding
By DreiFromBK
In a 1-quart jar, combine the almond milk with the agave nectar
- 2 1/2 cups almond milk
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1/2 cup chia seeds (3 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Amaretto Float
By DreiFromBK
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 1/2 quarts vanilla gelato or ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups espresso, chilled
- 3/4 cup amaretto
- 2 cups cream soda, chilled
Hash Browns
By DreiFromBK
These hash browns are so good they hold their own alone, but they make an awesome side dish, especially with roast...
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Freshly ground pepper
Avocado Hollandaise
By DreiFromBK
In a blender, combine the avocado and lemon juice with 1/3 cup of hot water
- 1/2 very ripe medium Hass avocado, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Poached eggs, for serving
Riesling-Poached Peaches with Tarragon and Salted Sour Cream
By DreiFromBK
In a medium saucepan, combine the wine, sugar, vanilla bean with seeds and 1 tarragon sprig and bring just to a ...
- 2 1/2 cups semidry Riesling
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 5 tarragon sprigs
- 4 ripe but firm freestone peaches, halved and pitted
- 2/3 cups sour cream
- Salt
Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cake
By DreiFromBK
Why this recipe works: Triple chocolate mousse cake is a truly decadent dessert
- Bottom Layer
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces, plus extra for greasing pan
- 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine (see note)
- 3/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, separated
- Pinch table salt
- 1/3 cup packed (about 2 1/2 ounces) light brown sugar, crumbled with fingers to remove lumps
- Middle Layer
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
- 5 tablespoons hot water
- 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine (see note)
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- Top Layer
- 3/4 teaspoon powdered gelatin
- 1 tablespoon water
- 6 ounces white chocolate chips (see note)
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
- Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder for serving, optional (see note)
White garlic Soup(Ajo Blanco)
By DreiFromBK
Soak the almonds in room temperature water overnight
- 3 lb. Almonds, toasted
- 2 oz. Garlic, blanched
- 5 cups Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 qt. Mineral water
- 6 oz. Bread
- 1 1/2 cups Sherry vinegar
Brownie Cake Sundaes with Pecan-Ice Cream Balls
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 325°
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 8 ounces pecans (2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- Warm hot fudge sauce and whipped cream, for serving
Chocolate-Strawberry Panini
By DreiFromBK
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1/4 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella)
- 12 (1/2-inch) thick slices pound cake (from 1 (10.75-ounce) loaf
- 6 fresh strawberries, hulled and very thinly sliced
- Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray