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Baked Currant Doughnuts
By DreiFromBK
In a medium bowl, cover the currants with hot water and let stand until softened, 20 minutes
- 1 cup dried currants
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- Granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup milk, warmed
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened, plus 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Dairfy Free Spinach Stuffed Shells
By DreiFromBK
Drain the tofu and pat dry with paper towels
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 16 ounces extra firm tofu
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted
- 1 box jumbo shells
- 1 jar of your favorite marinara sauce
Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie
By DreiFromBK
To ensure the bottom crust was crisp and golden brown, we started the pie at a high temperature and then dropped i...
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 6 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups toasted and chopped pecans
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell (see note), chilled in pie plate for 30 minutes
Prime Rib for Two
By DreiFromBK
Juicy, ultra-tender prime rib is the ultimate roast beef
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) 1 (1 1/2-pound) bone-in rib-eye steak, 1 1/2 inches thick
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup red wine
Crispy Tofu Bibimbap with Mustard Greens & Zucchini
By DreiFromBK
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar with the sugar, cucumbers, 1 teaspoon of the ginger and 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and caps thickly sliced
- One 14-ounce box extra-firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 3-by- 1/3-inch sticks
- One 12-ounce bunch of mustard greens—stems and inner ribs removed, leaves coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 small zucchini, cubed
- 2 tablespoons kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce) or 2 tablespoons of soy sauce mixed with 1 teaspoon of molasses
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- Gochujang (Korean chile paste, see Note) or Sriracha, for serving
Jerk Chicken
By DreiFromBK
Traditional Jamaican jerk recipes rely on island ingredients for both marinade and cooking technique
- For a milder dish, use one seeded chile. If you prefer your food very hot, use up to all three chiles including their seeds and ribs. Scotch bonnet chiles can be used in place of the habaneros. Wear gloves when working with the chiles.
- Jerk Marinade
- 1 1/2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 1 - 3 habanero chiles, stemmed, quartered, and seeds and ribs reserved, if using
- 8 scallions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest (3 limes), plus lime wedges for serving
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Chicken
- 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (split breasts cut in half, drumsticks, and/or thighs)
- 2 tablespoons whole allspice berries
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup wood chips, soaked in water for 15 minutes and drained
Eggplant and Country Bread Lasagna
By DreiFromBK
Recommended Equipment: A 12-inch or larger skillet, non-stick preferred Trim the stem and bottom end of the eg...
- For the Eggplant:
- 3-1/2 pounds medium eggplant
- 2 About 2 cups flour, for dredging
- 1/2 cup canola oil for frying, or more if necessary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more if necessary
- For Assembling the Lasagna: Same ingredients as Main Recipe
Steel Cut Oatmeal
By DreiFromBK
In a large saucepot, melt the butter and add the oats
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Mini Spinach-and-Herb Pies
By DreiFromBK
Make the dough In a bowl, whisk the 2 cups of flour with the salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- FILLING
- 5 ounces curly spinach, stemmed and finely chopped
- 1/4 pound Greek feta cheese, finely crumbled
- 1/4 pound manouri or mild feta cheese, finely crumbled
- 1/2 small onion, finely grated
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mint
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fennel fronds or dill
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water
- Sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 8 ounces peanut butter sandwich cookies, such as Nutter Butters
- Salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped