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Lobster Thermidor - Epicurious
By RobinPD
None of us expected to fall in love with this dish when we tested it, but we all did
- 2 (1 1/2-lb) live lobsters
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/4 lb mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry
- 1 cup heavy cream, scalded
- 2 large egg yolks
High Fibre Carrot Bran Muffins
By RobinPD
Nutrition Facts Serving Size 72 g Calories 109 Calories from Fat 8 Total Fat 0
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cup All-Bran Original* cereal
- 6 packets Stevia
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- grated rind of 1 orange
Spicy Garlic Cashew Chicken
By RobinPD
1 In a food processor or blender, add the cashews, cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, jalapeno, lime ju...
- 1 cup roasted (salted or unsalted) cashew nuts
- 6 Tbsp roughly chopped cilantro (leaves and stems)
- 1/4 cup grapeseed or olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, stems and most seeds discarded, roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
By RobinPD
We kept the focus on the wild rice and mushrooms by selecting ingredients that amplified the nutty, earthy, umami-r...
- 1/4 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms, rinsed
- 4 1/4 cups water
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 garlic clove, peeled, plus 4 cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup wild rice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 2/3 cup dry sherry
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Stir-fried Asparagus with Shiitakes
By RobinPD
We wanted a quick side dish that featured crisp-tender asparagus lightly glazed with a flavorful sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut on bias into 2-inch lengths
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced thin
- 2 scallions, green parts only, sliced thin on bias
Dry-Brined Turkey
By RobinPD
Adapted slightly from The L
- One 12- to 16-pound turkey (frozen is fine)
- Kosher salt
- Herbs and/or spices to flavor the salt (optional -- see suggestions in step 1)
- Melted butter for basting (optional)
Caramel Apple Pie - 2003 1st Place Apple
By RobinPD
Directions Pie Crust: Chill all ingredients, including the flour and vinegar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter flavored shortening, chilled
- 1/3 cup ice water
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 6 cups apples (Jonathan or Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 toffee bars or 3 ounces chocolate covered peanut or pecan brittle, crushed
Crispy Potato Latkes
By RobinPD
We prefer shredding the potatoes on the large holes of a box grater, but you can also use the large shredding disk ...
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, and shredded
- 1/2 cup grated onion
- Salt and pepper
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- Vegetable oil
Beef Stew (Pressure Cooker)
By RobinPD
Season the beef well with salt and black pepper
- 2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 lbs. beef, stew meat
- flour (for dusting beef)
- 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 5 small, red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half
- 4 mushrooms, quartered
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 sprig thyme
- salt & pepper
Best Charcoal Grill-Smoked Pork Chops
By RobinPD
Buy chops of the same thickness so they will cook uniformly
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses, light or mild
- 2 tablespoons grated onion (see note)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cups wood chips, soaked in water at least 30 minutes (see note)
- 4 bone-in rib loin pork chops (12 ounces each), 1 1/2 inches thick (see note)
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt or 2 teaspoons table salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- Disposable 13- by 9-inch aluminum cake pan