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Best Butterscotch Pudding
By DreiFromBK
For butterscotch pudding with rich, bittersweet flavor, we made butterscotch sauce by cooking butter, brown and whi...
- 8 8
- Ingredients
- 12 12 1/2-inch tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup packed (3 1/2 ounces) dark brown sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup water
- 2 2 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 1 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 1/4 2 1/4 1/4 cups whole milk
- 4 4 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 2 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1 1 teaspoon dark rum
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
By DreiFromBK
Ideally shrimp fra diavolo is a lively and piquant dish, with tangy tomatoes countering briny, plump shrimp, and pe...
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (26 to 30 per pound), peeled and deveined, shells reserved
- Salt
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry, and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced pepperoncini, plus 1 teaspoon brine
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sweet and Tangy Barbecued Chicken
By DreiFromBK
Indirect cooking is key, as it provides a hotter side for briefly searing the parts and a cooler side for them to c...
- Serves 6 to 8
- When browning the chicken over the hotter side of the grill, move it away from any flare-ups.
- Ingredients
- CHICKEN
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 4 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (split breasts and/or leg quarters), trimmed
- SAUCE
- 1 cup ketchup
- 5 tablespoons molasses
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup grated onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large disposable aluminum roasting pan (if using charcoal) or 2 disposable aluminum pie plates (if using gas)
Plum Upside-Down Cake
By DreiFromBK
Prepare the Plums Preheat the oven to 350°
- PLUMS
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 pounds medium plums (about 6), pitted and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
- CAKE
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Whipped cream, for serving
Summer Tomato Pie
By DreiFromBK
Our first few tests of Summer Tomato Pie made it clear that while juiciness is the strength of a good tomato, it’...
- Serves 8
- Use our recipe for Double-Crust Pie Dough (related), or use your own recipe or store-bought dough. If using store-bought dough, bake the pie for 30 minutes after turning down the heat in step 4.
- Ingredients
- 2 (9-inch) pie dough rounds (see note)
- 2 pounds ripe beefsteak tomatoes (about 4 large), cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 scallions, sliced thin
Cookies and Cream Chocolate Doughnuts
By DreiFromBK
Cookies and Cream Chocolate Doughnuts have a baked chocolate fudge doughnut, an ultra thick sweet icing, and a gene...
- For the doughnuts:
- 2/3 cup (2.3 ounces or 65 grams) cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process
- 1 3/4 cups (7.88 ounces or 223 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 stick (4 ounces) butter, melted
- For the icing:
- 2 cups (8.8 ounces or 250 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 Oreo cookies, crushed
Beets with Lemon and Almonds
By DreiFromBK
We sought a streamlined recipe for beets that maximized their sweet, earthy flavor
- 4 to 6 6
- Ingredients
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 pounds beets, trimmed and halved horizontally
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups water
- Salt and pepper
- 3 3 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 1 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 1 1 1 shallot, sliced thin
- 1 1 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted and chopped
- 2 2 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 1 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Rosemary Chicken with Corn and Sausage Fricassee
By DreiFromBK
Make the chicken In a large bowl, whisk the salt with 6 cups of cold water until dissolved
- CHICKEN
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- FRICASSEE
- 6 scallions
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 4 ounces hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4 ears)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (10 ounces), halved
- 1/4 pound sugar snap peas, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup torn basil leaves
- Salt
Chunky Olive Butter
By DreiFromBK
The olive butter can be refrigerated for 1 week; bring to room temperature before serving
- 1 stick plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup pitted and chopped Picholine or Niçoise olives
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
Bucatini with Clams and Red Peppers
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 32 littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 1 pound bucatini
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- Salt