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Grilled Cilantro-Lime Shrimp with Yuca
By DreiFromBK
In a large saucepan, cover the yuca with water and bring to a boil
- 2 pounds fresh yuca, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 large onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into julienne
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 24 large, shell-on shrimp (1 1/2 pounds)
Watermelon Citrus Punch
By DreiFromBK
Our Watermelon Citrus Punch is a classic summertime beverage that combines lemonade, seltzer, sherbet, and watermel...
- 1/2 large seedless watermelon
- 1 (12-ounce) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate
- 1 (6-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
- 5 cups chilled seltzer
- 1 lemon or lime, sliced thin
- 1 pint lemon sherbet or lime sherbet
Pasta with Butternut Squash and Sage
By DreiFromBK
1. Cook bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes
- Dont be tempted to use dried sage in this recipe.
- 4 slices bacon , halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
- 8 large fresh sage leaves , plus 1 tablespoon minced (see note)
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 scallions , sliced thin (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound penne pasta or other short, tubular pasta
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese , plus extra for serving
- 4 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds , toasted
Crème Brûlée
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 275°
- Unsalted butter, for greasing
- 6 large egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons sugar, plus more for browning
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Mixed-Greens-and-Herb Salad with Figs and Walnuts
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 ounces dried Black Mission figs, thinly sliced ( 2/3 cup)
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons torn mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons snipped chives
- 1 ounce fresh pecorino, shaved
Mixed Pepper Pasta
By DreiFromBK
In a large skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 pound mixed bell peppers, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Chocolate-Cookie Crunch Trifle
By DreiFromBK
Any kind of cookie works as a layer in this decadent and super-chocolaty trifle from Washington, DC, pastry chef Ti...
- pudding
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 6 ounce bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- whipped cream
- 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 4 cups coarsely chopped crunchy cookies, such as Oreos, Thin Mints, shortbread, biscotti, Nutter Butters, Samoas
Roasted Brussels Sprout and Gruyère Quiche
By DreiFromBK
MAKE THE PASTRY In a food processor, pulse both flours with the salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 6 tablespoon ice water
- 3/4 pound brussels sprouts, quartered
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
- 4 ounces shredded Gruyère cheese (1 1/3 cups)
Best Crab Cakes
By DreiFromBK
1. Place crabmeat and milk in bowl, making sure crab is totally submerged
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Barley Risotto with Beans and Greens
By DreiFromBK
Be sure to use a low or no sodium broth; as the broth reduces and concentrates in flavor, a regular broth will yiel...
- Serves 3 to 4 (most recipes would say 4; maybe we were just really hungry?)
- 5 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- 1 cup pearled barley (7 ounces)
- 1 cup beans, canned or precooked (white would be great; I used some Red Nightfall Beans mostly because they were languishing in my cabinet)
- 3 cups chopped escarole
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Salt and freshly ground pepper