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Beef Bourguignon
By Realtychick
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 8 ounces dry cured center cut applewood smoked bacon, diced
- 2 1/2 pounds chuck beef cut into 1-inch cubes
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound carrots, sliced diagonally into 1-inch chunks
- 2 yellow onions, sliced
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves)
- 1/2 cup Cognac
- 1 (750 ml.) bottle good dry red wine such as Cote du Rhone or Pinot Noir
- 1 can (2 cups) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 pound frozen whole onions
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms stems discarded, caps thickly sliced
Indian Hot Dogs
By Realtychick
Heat the canola oil, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, until shimmering
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 handful shredded carrots, optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 (12-ounce) package hot dogs, sliced about 1/16-inch thick (recommended: Hebrew National)
- 1/4 cup water, if necessary
- Handful cilantro leaves, minced
Squash, Manchego and Balsamic-Onion Grilled Cheese
By Realtychick
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the bread
- 1/2 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 Maui or other sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 8 slices country white bread
- 1 pound manchego cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Cinnamon-Cayenne Ice Cream
By Realtychick
In a medium, heavy-duty pot, warm milk, cream, granulated sugar and cinnamon stick, until scalding
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 8 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 3 tablespoons Calvados or brandy
Banh Xeo (Crispy Vietnamese Crêpes with Shrimp, Pork and Bean Sprouts)
By Realtychick
Slanted Door Restaurant in San Francisco!
- 1/2 cup dried mung beans
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, stirred before using 2 cups white rice flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 4 cups water
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
- Salt
- Vegetable oil
- 3/4 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 3/4 pound medium shrimp—shelled, deveined and halved lengthwise
- 1 medium white onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 3 cups bean sprouts
- Red leaf lettuce
- Mint leaves
- Sweet and Spicy Vietnamese Dipping Sauce OR Nuoc Cham (see recipe)
Grilled Thai Beef Salad
By Realtychick
Rinse and pat the meat dry
- 1 pound top-round London broil or flank steak, about 1 to 1 1/2-inches thick
- 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 1/4 teaspoons red curry paste or chili-garlic sauce
- 1 head red-leaf lettuce, torn
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup), divided, for garnish
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, rinsed and dried
- 1 cup basil leaves, sliced into ribbons
California Corned Beef Home Fries
By Realtychick
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon salt
- Kosher salt
- 2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced Anaheim chile pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 8 ounces corned beef, diced
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Freshly ground pepper
- Shredded cheddar cheese, sliced avocado, sour cream and sliced scallions, for topping
Individual No-Bake Key Lime Pies
By Realtychick
For the lime curd: Combine the lime juice, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan and cook on a low flame until the ...
- Lime Curd:
- 1 cup lime juice
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 14 eggs
- Crust Layer:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 12 whole graham crackers
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Lime zest, for garnish
Watermelon Gazpacho
By Realtychick
In a blender, puree the tomatoes, chile, and 1/2 of the watermelon
- 2 large tomatoes, pureed
- 1 serrano chile
- 4 cups cubed fresh watermelon
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 cucumber, seeded and minced
- 4 tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Pork Tenderloin with Date and Cilantro Relish
By Realtychick
Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2/3 cup Medjool dates (about 4 ounces), cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for serving