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Plum Galette
By DreiFromBK
MAKE THE PATE BRISEE Put the flour, butter and salt in a food processor and process for 5 seconds; the butter shoul...
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup ice water
- 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground almonds
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 pounds large plums—halved, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small bits
- 1/2 cup good-quality plum, apricot or raspberry preserves, strained if chunky or seedy
Snap Pea and Radish Salad with Tahini Dressing
By DreiFromBK
In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the tahini, lemon juice, sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons of water
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 pound snap peas, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups chopped mixed herbs, such as parsley, mint and chives
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
Fish Tacos with Tomatillo-Jalapeño Salsa
By DreiFromBK
MAKE THE SALSA In a blender, combine all of the ingredients except the salt and puree until nearly smooth
- 4 medium tomatillos—husked, rinsed and quartered
- 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro
- 2 small jalapeños, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 pound skinless halibut fillet, about 3/4 inch thick
- Kosher salt
- Warm corn tortillas, chopped avocado and sliced red onion and cucumber, for serving
Cauliflower Hash
By DreiFromBK
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the cauliflower and onion in an even layer and let i...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 lb (350 g) cauliflower, chopped into small pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves (for garnish)
- Fried eggs, for serving (optional)
Grandma's Roast Beef with Gravy
By DreiFromBK
Salting the meat for our Grandma's Roast Beef with Gravy recipe and letting it sit overnight helped season the meat...
- Ingredients
- 1 1 to 5-pound) to 5-pound) boneless top round roast, tied (see note)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 4 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 2 2-inch carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 1 1/2-inch onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 1 2-inch celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 2 2 cans 2 (10.5-ounce) cans beef consommé
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups water
Barbecue Shrimp with Avocado Salad
By DreiFromBK
MAKE THE SHRIMP In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme
- 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
- Sliced scallions, for garnish
- 1/4 cup plus 2 talespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 Hass avocados—pitted, peeled and cut into wedges
- 2 romaine hearts (10 ounces), chopped
- 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 3 radishes, thinly sliced
Pasta Primavera
By DreiFromBK
1. Bring 6 quarts water to boil in large stockpot for pasta
- Table salt
- 6 ounces green beans , cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 12 medium asparagus spears , tough ends snapped off, halved lengthwise, and cut diagonally into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 medium zucchini , cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 cup frozen peas , thawed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces white mushrooms , sliced thin (about 4 cups)
- 4 large plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), peeled (see technique below), cored, and chopped medium (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound dried egg fettucine
- 2 medium cloves garlic , minced
- 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Parmesan cheese , grated
Griddled Gaucho Steak with Bread-and-Basil Salad
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 425°
- 1 head of garlic
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 pound rustic bread, cut or torn into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pound center-cut filet mignon
- 1 large bunch chives (1 ounce)
- 1/4 cup basil leaves
- 1 cup microgreens
Shrimp and Bacon Pizza
By DreiFromBK
Buying peeled and deveined shrimp minimizes prep
- 4 4
- Cook the bacon only partway in the skillet or it will overcook in the oven. Dry the shrimp thoroughly before combining them with the other ingredients.
- Ingredients
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 4 1/2-inch slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 12 12 to 20 3/4-inch and deveined jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 2 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1 1 pound pizza dough
- 6 6 1/2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 2 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Sour Cream Apple Cake
By DreiFromBK
Just the right combination of sweet, tangy, moist and delicious, this yummy apple cake becomes an instant favorite ...
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 2 medium apples, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 8 tablespoons chopped walnuts or almonds
- 1/2 cup brown sugar