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Carrot Cake (Alton Brown)
By hmp13
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Unsalted butter, for the pan
- 12 ounces, approximately 2 1/2 cups, all-purpose flour, plus extra for pan
- 12 ounces grated carrots, medium grate, approximately 6 medium
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces sugar, approximately 1 1/3 cups
- 2 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/4 cup firmly packed
- 3 large eggs
- 6 ounces plain yogurt
- 6 ounces vegetable oil
- Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Two Roast Chickens with Root Vegetables (ATK)
By hmp13
You can replace the two chickens with a 6- 8-pound chicken, see related recipe
- Chicken and Brine
- 1 1/2 cups table salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 medium heads garlic, outer papery skins removed, cloves separated, unpeeled, and crushed
- 6 bay leaves, crumbled
- 2 whole chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), giblets removed and discarded
- Ground black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, or more as needed
- Vegetables
- 1 pound small red potatoes (1 1/2- to 2-inch diameter), scrubbed and unpeeled
- 1 pound medium carrots, peeled, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces, tapered ends left whole, large upper portions halved lengthwise
- 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces, tapered ends left whole, large upper portions halved lengthwise
- 1/2 pound yellow onions (small, 2- to 3-inch diameter), peeled, root end left intact, and quartered
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Peach Shortcakes (ATK)
By hmp13
This recipe works well with any peaches, regardless of quality
- Fruit
- 2 pounds ripe but firm peaches (4 to 5 medium), peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges (see note)
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons peach schnapps (see note)
- Biscuits
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (10 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 2/3 cup buttermilk , cold (see note)
- 1 large egg
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- Whipped Cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Greek Cherry Tomato (ATK)
By hmp13
If in-season cherry tomatoes are unavailable, substitute vine-ripened cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes from the su...
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, ripe, quartered (about 4 cups) (see note)
- Table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Lemon Cheesecake (ATK)
By hmp13
While this recipe takes several hours from start to finish, the actual preparation is simple, and baking and coolin...
- Cookie-Crumb Crust
- 5 ounces Nabisco Barnum's Animal Crackers or Social Tea Biscuits
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and kept warm
- Filling
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (8 3/4 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese , (three 8-ounce packages), cut into rough 1-inch chunks and left to stand at room temperature 30 to 45 minutes
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Lemon Curd
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch table salt
New Mexico Pork Chili (ATK)
By hmp13
When trimming excess fat, leave at least 1/8 inch thickness on the exterior
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1 (4 to 5 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon grated zest and 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Pumpkin Creme Brulee (Anna Olson)
By hmp13
1. Preheat oven to 350 F and line a baking tray with parchment paper
- 1-2 small pie pumpkins
- 2 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 10 large egg yolks
- 1/2 + 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 8 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for brulee
Cuban-Style Oven-Roasted Pork (ATK)
By hmp13
Letting the cooked roast rest for a full hour will yield noticeably more tender meat
- Pork and Brine
- 1 bone-in, skin-on pork picnic shoulder (7 to 8 pounds)
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 cups table salt
- 2 medium heads garlic, unpeeled cloves separated and crushed
- 4 cups orange juice
- Garlic-Citrus Paste
- 12 medium cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon table salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Mojo Sauce
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 4 teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice from 1 to 2 oranges
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Apple-Cranberry Chutney (ATK)
By hmp13
Heat oil in medium nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes; ad...
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion , chopped fine (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium cloves garlic , pressed through a garlic press or minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 3 cups cranberries , picked over and chopped coarse
- 2 Golden Delicious apple large (about 1 pound), peeled, cored, and cut into 3/8-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 2 Granny Smith apples large (about 1 pound), peeled, cored, and cut into 3/8-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar (7 ounces)
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
Butternut Squash Pie (MRS)
By hmp13
This extremely moist pie tastes milky and sweet
- 1/2 recipe plain pie pastry or vinegar pie crust
- 1 pound butternut squash
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups hot whole milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted