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Peanut Butter Cup Crunch Ice Cream
By lorik
½ cup plus â…“ cup nonfat dry milk powder ½ cup (3½ ounces) sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1¼ cups whole milk 1Â...
- 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups plus 1/4 cup whole milk, divided
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/3 cup chunky natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 cups mini peanut butter cups, halved and frozen
Old-Fashioned Ham & Cheddar Spread
By lorik
Place all ingredients in a food processor fitted with its cutting blade
- 2 cups small chunks cooked ham
- 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Strip Steak with Pink Peppercorns & Thyme
By lorik
Pat steak dry. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt on all sides
- 1 New York Strip Steak, 1 1/2" thick, about 1 lb
- 1 Tbsp pink peppercorns
- 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 Tbsp minced shallots
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 2 tsp purchased demi-glace
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
Puff Pastry Snacks
By lorik
Unfold thawed frozen puff pastry on a lightly floured surface
- Other ingredients as follows:
- 1 box of frozen puff pastry, thawed
Grilled Pork Kebabs with Glaze Variation
By lorik
You will need four 12-inch metal skewers
- Hoisin and Five Spice:
- 2 (12-ounce) pork tenderloins, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 4 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- Vegetable oil spray
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Sweet Sriracha Glaze Variation:
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Vegetable oil spray
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- Barbecue Glaze Variation:
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil spray
Fresh-Chorizo-and-Potato Tacos
By lorik
In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with 4 inches of cold water and bring to a boil
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped chipotles in adobo
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 12 corn tortillas, warmed
- Tomato salsa, chopped white onion, cilantro and lime wedges, for serving
Skillet-Glazed Pork Chops
By lorik
1. PREP CHOPS Trim chops and slash through fat and silver skin, making 2 cuts about 2 inches apart on sides of each...
- 4 boneless center-cut or loin chops, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Spaghetti alla Gricia (Spaghetti with Guanciale and Cheese)
By lorik
1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 7 ounces guanciale, cut into 1 1/2-by-1/2-inch strips
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for garnish
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Mini Taiwanese Meatballs
By lorik
Thoroughly mix together the beef, ginger, garlic, half of the chiles and the scallions in a medium bowl
- 12 ounces ground beef
- 1 tablespoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 red chiles, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 large scallion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Shaoshing rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- Pinch sea salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 ounces large baby spinach leaves, Little Gem leaves, or small butter lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, for serving
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Harissa
By lorik
Recipe adapted from Balaboosta by Einat Admony (Artisan)
- 10 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 roasted red bell pepper, halved and seeds removed (about 1 cup if using jarred roasted red bell peppers)
- 1 1/4 cups canola oil, divided
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup ground cumin
- 1/3 cup cayenne pepper
- 1/3 cup sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1/4 cup ground caraway
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt