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Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
By Realtychick
Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven
- 1 (16.5 ounce) tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Decorating suggestion: crushed candy canes or peppermint candies; white, red and green sprinkles; or red and green decorating sugar
- Special equipment: a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, and a 1/2-ounce cookie scoop
Pizza with NY Strip, Blue Cheese and Balsamic Glaze
By Realtychick
For the glaze: Bring vinegar to a boil in a small nonreactive saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until re...
- Balsamic Glaze:
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Steak:
- 1 (12-ounce) NY strip steak
- Canola oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pizza
- 1/2 recipe Pizza Dough rolled into 2 (10-inch) rounds, recipe follows or 2 store-bought pizza dough
- Canola oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (recommended: Cabrales)
- Grilled steak
- 1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped
- Balsamic Glaze
- Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
Grilled Asparagus with Green Peppercorn Vinaigrette
By Realtychick
Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons green peppercorns in brine, drained
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Bourbon-Pecan Creme Brulee
By Realtychick
Toast the pecans with maple syrup first! Mix all ingredients except sugar and pecans
- 9 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons golden brown sugar
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
Mapo Dofau
By Realtychick
Toast dried chiles and Sichuan peppercorns in a dry small skillet, turning and stirring, until fragrant, about 1 m...
- 4 dried chiles de árbol
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 scallions, 1 cut crosswise into 1” pieces, 1 very thinly sliced
- 4 ounces ground pork
- 1/2 small Fresno chile, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled ginger
- 1/3 cup doubanjiang (Sichuan-style fermented chili bean paste)
- 6 ounces silken tofu, drained, cut into 1/2” pieces
- 1 cup baby kale or mustard greens
- Steamed short-grain rice (for serving)
Thai-Style Halibut with Coconut-Curry Broth
By Realtychick
In a large saute pan, heat the oil over moderate heat
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 shallots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons red curry paste*, or 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon, plus more for seasoning
- 4 (6-ounce) pieces halibut fillet, skin removed
- 5 cups baby spinach, steamed 2 minutes
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 scallions, green part only, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, for serving
Cherry Tomatoes with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
By Realtychick
To prepare the dressing, place the blue cheese, buttermilk, and olive oil in a medium bowl and stir together with a...
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh chives, minced
- 2 pints yellow cherry tomatoes, or red grape tomatoes, or both
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Persimmons Wrapped in Smoked Ham
By Realtychick
In a small nonreactive saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar and rosemary and simmer until the vinegar has...
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 fresh rosemary sprig
- 12 thin slices smoked ham
- 2 Fuyu persimmons, each cut into 12 wedges
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Grilled Cheese Croutons
By Realtychick
Heat a panini grill. Place the four slices of bread on a cutting board and brush lightly with the melted butter, be...
- 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country white bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
Spiced Lamb Patties with Nutty Garlic Sauce
By Realtychick
Whisk garlic, almond butter, 2 Tbsp
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
- 1 pound ground lamb, preferably shoulder
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 small head of red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- 4 pita bread or flatbreads
- Cilantro & mint for serving