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Spicy Coconut Shrimp
By Gams
Directions Whisk the wine and tomato paste together in a medium saucepan to dissolve the paste
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons cayenne
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Kosher salt
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 small lemon
- One 15-ounce can coconut milk
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Jerk Chicken with Mango Chutney and Fried Plantains
By Gams
Directions Combine the onion, garlic, jalapeno, soy sauce, sugar, thyme, cinnamon, allspice and a pinch of salt to...
- pickapeppa sour cream:
- 1/2 small yellow onion, quartered
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 large jalapeno
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- Kosher salt
- 4 chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks together)
- Vegetable oil, for drizzling
- Pickapeppa Sour Cream, recipe follows
- 4 soft sandwich rolls, split
- Mango Chutney, recipe follows
- Fried Plantains, recipe follows
- Cilantro, for serving
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons pickapeppa sauce
- Zest of 1 lime
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- mango chutney:
- 2 mangos, peeled and small diced
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup dark raisins
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Canola oil, for frying
- 1 green plantain
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
Chicken Enchiladas- Marcela Valladolid
By Gams
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 9 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1/2 medium white onion
- 1 serrano chile
- 1 yellow chile (guero)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 2 store-bought rotisserie chicken breasts, skinned and shredded (to yield 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Paula's Perfect Pie Crust
By Gams
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt and sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cold
- 12 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup ice water
Marinated Skirt Steak with Quick-Pickled Feta - Alex Guarnaschelli
By Gams
For the steak: Heat a cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet and add half of the oil
- The Steak:
- Directions
- This is really a recipe where you can grill the meat or cook it over the stove. Whatever you prefer. I like getting a good sear in a heavy-bottomed skillet but have tried both methods and been really happy with the result.
- Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 1/2 to 2 pound piece skirt steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and grated on a vegetable grater or zester, or pressed in garlic press
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, stemmed and leaves coarsely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, lightly toasted and crushed
- The Vinaigrette:
- 4 ounces feta, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Potluck Meatballs
By Gams
Directions For the meatballs: Place the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, eggs, red pepper flakes and some...
- meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated onion
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 eggs
- Red pepper flakes, as needed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- sauce:
- 1 can beef consomme
- 1 can beef broth
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
White Chocolate Risotto - Giada
By Gams
Directions Bring the almond milk, sugar and vanilla beans and pod to a simmer over low heat for 5 minutes
- 5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and beans scraped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup blackberries
- 4 ounces unsweetened dark chocolate, grated, for garnish
Chicken and Cheddar Souffle - Giada De Laurentiis
By Gams
Special equipment: a 2-quart (8-cups) souffle dish Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Unsalted butter for greasing the souffle dish, plus 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons), at room temperature
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mild Cheddar
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 packed cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 store-bought, rotisserie chicken, breast meat only, skinned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 6 egg yolks, at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 2 (1/2-inch thick) slices country-style white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 6 egg whites, at room temperature
Skillet Blueberry-Peach Cobbler
By Gams
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Filling
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges
- 2 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest, optional
- Biscuit Topping
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces or grated
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Chocolate Chiffon Pie - Paula Deen
By Gams
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- Crust:
- Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups gingersnap crumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (1 package)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- Dark chocolate, for garnish