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Dark Chocolate Mousse
By DreiFromBK
Instructions * 1. Melt chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso powder, water, and brandy in medium heatproof bowl se...
- 8 * 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped fine
- 2 * 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- 1 * 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 5 * 5 tablespoons water
- 1 * 1 tablespoon brandy
- 2 * 2 large eggs , separated
- 1 * 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1 * 1 cup heavy cream , plus 2 additional tablespoons (chilled)
Glazed Apple Fritters
By DreiFromBK
MAKE THE DOUGH In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the yeast with the milk until dissolved
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup milk, warmed
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- Peanut or vegetable oil, for greasing and frying
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- Maldon salt, for sprinkling
Chocolate Dump-It Cake
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and place a baking sheet on the lowest rack to catch any drips as the cake bakes on...
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups Nestle's semisweet-chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream, at room temperature
Mixed Grill with Roasted-Garlic-and-Pepper Salsa
By DreiFromBK
Light a grill. In a very large bowl, whisk the oregano and crushed red pepper with the 1/2 cup of olive oil and 2 t...
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 pounds bone-in chicken parts
- 3 heads of garlic, halved crosswise
- 6 ounces mixed small sweet and hot peppers, thinly sliced (2 cups)
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- 8 half-sour pickles (1 pound), halved lengthwise
- 3 pounds assorted sausages
- Lime wedges, for serving
Orange-Glazed Shrimp
By DreiFromBK
In a saucepan, bring the orange juice, sugar and soy sauce to a boil
- 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Steamed rice, for serving
Grilled Sardines with Herbed Fennel-and-Olive Salad
By DreiFromBK
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan and brush with olive oil
- 12 large fresh sardines, cleaned
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1/2 medium fennel bulb, halved, cored and very thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 cup parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup tarragon leaves
- 1/2 cup snipped chives
- 1/4 cup chopped pitted oil-cured olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Baked Alaska Birthday Cake
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 12 ounces chocolate pound cake, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
- 1 pint firm coffee chocolate chip ice cream
- 1 pint firm chocolate ice cream
- 1 pint firm dulce de leche ice cream
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of cream of tartar
Hummingbird Cake
By DreiFromBK
This classic Southern cake full of banana, pineapple, and pecans needed some revamping—its namesake may be lighte...
- Serves 12 to 16
- Toast a total of 2 cups of pecans to divide between the cake and the frosting. The cake will slice more cleanly if you refrigerate it for at least 1 hour.
- Ingredients
- CAKE
- 2 (8-ounce) cans crushed pineapple in juice
- 3 cups (15 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (14 ounces) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 very ripe large bananas, peeled and mashed (2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- FROSTING
- 20 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 5 cups (20 ounces) confectioners' sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 20 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into 20 equal pieces
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Sautéed Peas with Mushrooms and Thyme
By DreiFromBK
Why this recipe works: Frozen peas have already been blanched, so the key to a good frozen pea recipe is to avoid ...
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 pound frozen baby peas (3 cups) (see note)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
- Table salt and ground black pepper
Fusilli with Three Cheeses and Red Bell Pepper
By DreiFromBK
In a medium frying pan, melt one tablespoon of the butter over moderately low heat
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 pound fusilli
- 1/4 pound fontina, grated (about 1 cup)
- 3 ounces mozzarella, grated (about 3/4 cup)
- 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper