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SWEET PLANTAINS
By gaster16
To peel the plantains, cut off ends and discard
- 2 to 3 ripe black plantains
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
BARBEQUE SAUCE & RUB (THE SHED)
By gaster16
Cover meat with rub ingredients and refrigerate 90 minutes
- DRY RUB:
- 8 oz. package dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- SAUCE:
- 2-1/3 cups packed dark brown sugar
- 1 - 15 oz.a can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
- 2 tablespoons beer
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
MACARONI & CHEESE
By gaster16
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Topping:
- 1/2 lb. elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered mustard
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 large egg
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
ARTICHOKE FRITTERS WITH GREEN GODDESS DIPPING SAUCE
By gaster16
Sauce: Combine first 4 ingredients in processor, blend until mixture is finely chopped
- Sauce:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar with tarragon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Fritter:
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup beer at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 6 large artichokes
- Oil for frying
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
PABLANO CHILES AND OLIVE EMPANADAS
By gaster16
Dough: Blend flour and salt in processor 5 seconds
- Dough:
- 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ( 1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2” cubes
- 1/3 cup solid vegetable shortening frozen, cut into 3/4” cubes
- 3 tablespoons (or more) ice water
- Filling:
- 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped red onions
- 3/4 cup chopped seeded pablano chiles
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 large plum tomatoes seeded, coarsely chopped (scant 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup chopped drained pimiento-stuffed green olives 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg beaten to blend (for glaze)
GNOCCHI DI PATATE CON RAGU DI AGNELLO
By gaster16
RAGU: Heat oil in large pot over medium high heat
- RAGU:
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 1 - 6 ” long fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 lbs. beef stew meat fat trimmed, meat cut into 3/4” chunks
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 lb. plum tomatoes cored, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup (or more) water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Gnocchi:
- 1-1/2 lbs. small white skinned potatoes unpeeled
- 2-1/4 cups (or more) all purpose flour divided
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (scant) ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg beaten to blend
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
PORK BALLS WITH GINGER
By gaster16
Drain mushrooms, discard stems and slice caps finely Combine ground pork with ginger, water chestnuts, egg, soy sau...
- Sauce:
- 8 dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in water 20 minutes
- 1-2/3 lbs. lean ground pork
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 4 canned water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 bamboo shoot, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup sherry
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons catsup
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch blended with 3 tablespoons water
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CREAM PIE
By gaster16
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, stir together all crust ingredients unti crumbs are evenly moistened
- Crust:
- 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely ground salted roasted peanuts
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Filling:
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Topping:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
CHURROS
By gaster16
Cinnamon Sugar: Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend
- Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- Churro Batter:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 cup all purpose flour,
- 4 large eggs
MOM’S FRIED CHICKEN
By gaster16
Combine 3 quarts water and 3 teaspoons salt in a large bowl, add chicken
- 3 quarts water
- 4 teaspoons salt divided
- 1 package chicken pieces skinned
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 quart vegetable oil