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ATK Microwave Caramel
By lorik
Stir 1 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of corn syrup (added to help keep the caramel from recrystallizing), 2 tablespoo...
- From Cooks Illustrated
Pull-Apart Cheesy Onion Bread
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 425°
- 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, 1 stick cubed
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup coarsely shredded Gruyère cheese (3 ounces)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Sweet Potato Biscuits
By lorik
1. Make the honey butter: In a medium bowl, stir together the butter and honey until combined
- For the Honey Butter:
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- For the Biscuits:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¼ cup chopped fresh sage
- ½ cup cold whole buttermilk
- ¼ cup golden honey
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato, chilled
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Honey butter, for serving
Grilled Black Pepper-Honey Marinated Skirt Steak
By lorik
Do not refrigerate the marinade after making it, or the steaks will be cold when served
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 (12-ounce) skirt steaks, cut crosswise into 4-inch pieces and trimmed
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon
By lorik
While heating the peppercorns in oil tempers much of their pungent heat, this recipe is still pretty spicy
- 5 tablespoons black peppercorns, cracked
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 4 center-cut filets mignons, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, 7 to 8 ounces each, trimmed of fat and silver skin
Busy Day Barbeque Brisket
By lorik
Combine thyme, paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and cumin in a small bowl; set aside
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of fat
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups barbeque sauce
Sausage-and-Cheddar Muffins
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 375°
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped cooked breakfast sausage
Balsamic Braised Pot Roast
By lorik
• Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper
- 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 medium turnips, peeled and quartered
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 bunch fresh thyme sprigs
- 4 fresh sage leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
Maple Syrup Pie
By lorik
Our favorite store-bought crust is Wholly Wholesome 9" Certified Organic Traditional Bake at Home Rolled Pie Dough
- 1 (9-inch) pie dough round
- 1 3/4 cups pure maple syrup
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 large eggs plus 2 large yolks
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Grilled Steak and Potatoes with Cilantro Sauce
By lorik
Preheat grill to medium high
- PURÉE:
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems trimmed
- 5 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- GRILL:
- 1 lb. beef tenderloin, seasoned with salt and black pepper and
- drizzled with olive oil
- WHISK:
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 lb. red-skinned potatoes, sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
- (about 24)
- Crumbled queso fresco