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Blueberry Dessert Tamales
By ltrodrigu
These deliciously sweet Blueberry Dessert Tamales are a family favorite! To serve, set tamale packets on plates, un...
- 1/2 pound frozen banana leaves, thawed, rinsed and patted dry
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 4 cups Maseca instant corn masa flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 3 cups warm water, plus more as needed
- Whipped heavy cream, lightly sweetened with sugar, or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Black Pepper, Provolone & Prosciutto Waffles
By ltrodrigu
In a saucepan, heat milk until just warm
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 8 tablespoons lard, melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly ground, coarse black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 ounces provolone, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup chopped sliced sopressata
- 1/4 cup chopped sliced prosciutto
Fried-Chicken Fried Rice With Pickled Scallions & Ham
By ltrodrigu
Make Quick-Pickled Scallions: Cut dark green tops of scallions off white and light green stems
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1/2 cup white wine or rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 4 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten with a pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 pieces leftover fried chicken, such as breasts or thighs, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup diced smoked ham, preferably Benton’s country ham
- 2 cups cooked, cooled basmati rice
- 1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin rice wine
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/3 cup roasted, salted peanuts, chopped
Babushka's Dacha Dumplings
By ltrodrigu
Make dough: In a large bowl, mix together flour and 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more, to taste
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons warm water
- 1 pound lamb, coarsely ground
- 1 pound onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup white vinegar, plus more, for serving
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons beef or chicken stock (or water)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 10 Napa cabbage leaves, to line steamer
Chocolate-Raspberry Heart
By ltrodrigu
Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper
- 1 8-ounce can Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
- 1/3 cup hazelnut spread with cocoa
- 24 raspberries
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Steak Salad with Romesco Vinaigrette
By ltrodrigu
Cook Green Beans; Trim the stem ends from the green beans
- 1/4 pound green beans
- Two 6-ounce top sirloin steaks
- 1 or 2 yellow summer squash
- 3 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1 ounce caper berries
- Romesco vinaigrette (roasted red peppers - almonds - fresh garlic - olive oil - sherry vinegar - sweet smoked paprika - salt)
- 3 tablespoons roasted almonds
- Fresh basil
- 3 1/2 ounces baby arugula
Fried Fish Sandwich With Kimchi & Spicy Mayo
By ltrodrigu
Attach a thermometer to a large, heavy pot
- 4 cups canola oil, plus more as needed
- 4 (3-4 ounce) hake or tilapia fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk or milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Hot sauce
- 1 French baguette, quartered and split
- 3/4 cup kimchi
Low-Sugar Coconut Chiffon Cake with Coconut Glaze
By ltrodrigu
*** Special Equipment Required: a 10-inch tube pan with a removable bottom ***
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups sifted cake flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 7 large eggs, separated
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut, plus more for garnish
Cacio e Pepe
By ltrodrigu
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat
- Sea salt
- 1 pound spaghetti or tonnarelli
- 2 cups finely grated Pecorino Romano
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
Steakhouse Potato Salad
By ltrodrigu
Place potatoes in 2 quart microwaveable dish
- 3 pounds small red potatoes (about 12), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
- 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced