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Fluffy Yellow Layer Cake
By DreiFromBK
Fluffy Yellow Layer Cake 1
- Cake
- 2 1/2 Cups (10 ounces) cake flour *
- 1 1/4 Teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 Teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 Cups (12 1/4 ounces) granulated sugar
- 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter , melted and cooled
- 1 Cup buttermilk , room temperature * *
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 Large eggs , separated, plus 3 large yolks, room temperature * * *
- Pinch cream of tartar
- Frosting
- 20 Tablespoons (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter , softened
- 1 Cup (4 ouncs) confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 Cup (2 1/4 ounces) cocoa powder
- Pinch salt
- 3/4 Cup light corn syrup
- 8 Ounces milk chocolate , melted and cooled * * * *
- The ultralight texture of this cake demands soft cake flour. If you use all-purpose flour the cake will be tougher, drier, and denser.
- It’s important to bring the buttermilk and eggs to room temperature before using them.
- It’s important to bring the buttermilk and eggs to room temperature before using them.
- This frosting may be made with milk, semisweet, or bittersweet chocolate; we prefer a frosting made with milk chocolate for this recipe. Cool the chocolate to between 85 and 100 degrees before adding it to the butter mixture.
Sichuan Racks of Lamb with Cumin and Chile Peppers
By DreiFromBK
MAKE THE SPICED LAMB Preheat the oven to 400°
- 1/4 cup cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
- 4 Chinese dried red chiles
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 star anise pods
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- Five 3 1/2- to 4-pound frenched racks of lamb, excess fat trimmed
- 2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil, plus more for brushing
- Chinese dark soy sauce, for brushing (see Note)
- 2 cups veal stock or 1 cup veal demiglace mixed with 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 teaspoon tobanjan (see Note)
- One 3-inch cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon black cardamom pods
- 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 Chinese dried red chile
- 1/2 star anise pod
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
- Kosher salt
- Thinly sliced scallions, thinly sliced red Fresno chiles and crispy fried shallots (see Note), for garnish
Warm Escarole Salad with Sausage Vinaigrette
By DreiFromBK
This terrific warm salad from F&W's Kay Chun is both rich and refreshing, combining spicy sausage with the bright f...
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 ounces hot Italian sausage, casing removed, meat crumbled
- 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 head of escarole (12 ounce), leaves torn into bite-size pieces (8 cups)
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
Best Baked Apples
By DreiFromBK
Choosing the right apples—Granny Smiths—was the first step to developing a baked apple recipe with good texture...
- 7 7 6 large (about 6 ounces each) Granny Smith apples
- 6 6 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
- 3 3 3 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1 1 teaspoon finely grated zest from 1 orange
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch pinch table salt
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 1/3 2 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider
Catfish Ceviche
By DreiFromBK
Put the catfish, grapefruit zest, lime zest, grapefruit juice, and lime juice into a large resealable bag
- 1 pound US farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon grapefruit zest
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
- 1 smallred onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon turbinado sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
Cacio e Pepe Pasta Pie
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 425°
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
- 6 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded (2 cups)
- 6 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
- Butter, for greasing
Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks with Cilantro-Shallot Relish
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 450°
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fat-free Greek-style yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 12 chicken drumsticks (about 4 1/4 pounds)
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
The Brooklyn Cocktail
By DreiFromBK
The Brooklyn may be less well-known that its neighbor, but it's equally delicious
- 2 ounces rye or other whiskey
- 1 ounce dry vermouth
- 1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
- 1/4 ounce Amer Picon, or a few dashes Angostura or orange bitters
Kale Caesar Salad
By DreiFromBK
Kale is notorious for being fibrous and tough
- Serves 4
- The kale leaves must be dressed at least 20 minutes (or up to 6 hours) before serving.
- Ingredients
- Salad
- 12 ounces curly kale, stemmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (16 cups)
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
- Croutons
- 3 ounces baguette, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (3 cups)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 anchovy fillets, rinsed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
French Chicken in a Pot
By DreiFromBK
Our challenge when working on our chicken-in-a-pot recipe was to prevent the humidity in the pot from washing the f...
- 1 1 1/2 to 5 chicken (4 1/2 to 5 pounds), giblets removed and discarded, wings tucked under back (see note)
- 2 2 1 teaspoons kosher salt or 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1 1/2 small onion, chopped medium (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 1 1/4 1 small stalk celery, chopped medium (about 1/4 cup)
- 6 6 6 medium garlic cloves, peeled and trimmed
- 1 1 1 bay leaf
- 1 1 sprig 1 medium sprig fresh rosemary (optional)
- 1/2 1 1/2 1 1 - 1 teaspoon juice from 1 lemon