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Microwave Peanut Brittle
By lorik
In a glass mixing bowl combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt
- 1 1/2 c unsalted dry roasted peanuts
- 1 c granulated sugar
- 1/2 c light corn syrup
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
Peruvian Quinoa and Corn Chowder
By lorik
Tip: Don't forget to rinse the quinoa to remove the naturally occurring saponin that gives quinoa a bitter flavor
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup ají amarillo paste
- 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 8 ounces sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels
- 3/4 cup quinoa, preferably red, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/4 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Lime wedges, to serve
Corn Chip Chili Casserole
By lorik
Brown meat; add 3/4 cup of onion and the celery; cook until no longer pink and vegetables are tender
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 can (15oz) chili con carne with beans
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 cups corn chips, slightly crushed
- 1 cup shredded, sharp American cheese
Oreo Bars
By lorik
For crust: Melt 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons) in a bowl
- 24 24 24 Oreo cookies (272 grams) (the classic kind, not double-stuff)
- 24 24 24 Oreo cookies (272 grams) (the classic kind, not double-stuff)
- 24 24 24 Oreo cookies (272 grams) (the classic kind, not double-stuff)
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 170 sticks (12 tablespoons, 170 grams) salted butter, divided (use salted; it makes a big difference!)
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 170 sticks (12 tablespoons, 170 grams) salted butter, divided (use salted; it makes a big difference!)
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 170 sticks (12 tablespoons, 170 grams) salted butter, divided (use salted; it makes a big difference!)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) of your favorite vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) of your favorite vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) of your favorite vanilla ice cream
- 4 4 4 ounces (113 grams) German’s sweet chocolate (such as Baker's brand)
- 4 4 4 ounces (113 grams) German’s sweet chocolate (such as Baker's brand)
- 4 4 4 ounces (113 grams) German’s sweet chocolate (such as Baker's brand)
- 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup (135 grams) granulated sugar
- 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup (135 grams) granulated sugar
- 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup (135 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 1 147 1 small can evaporated milk (5 fluid ounces, 147 mL)
- 1 1 147 1 small can evaporated milk (5 fluid ounces, 147 mL)
- 1 1 147 1 small can evaporated milk (5 fluid ounces, 147 mL)
Tiramisu Layer Cake with Mascarpone Mousse
By lorik
For Assembly: Soak: Combine Marsala and espresso in a small bowl
- Soak:
- ¾ cup (190 g) sweet Marsala
- ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. (150 g) brewed espresso, cooled
- Filling:
- 1½ tsp. unflavored powdered gelatin
- 1 cup (224 g) heavy cream
- 4 (59 g) large egg yolks, room temperature
- 2 Tbsp. (26 g) sweet Marsala
- 2 Tbsp. (26 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- 8 oz. (227 g) mascarpone
- Assembly:
- Vanilla Genoise:
- 16 (240 g) large egg yolks
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1½ cups (300 g) sugar, divided
- 12 (360 g) large egg whites
- 1½ tsp. kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1⅔ cups (200 g) all-purpose flour; if making chocolate version, decrease by 6 Tbsp. (50 g)
- ½ cup (50 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder (for chocolate genoise; optional)
- Espresso Swiss Meringue Buttercream:
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. (225 g) granulated sugar
- 5 (135 g) large egg whites
- ½ cup (65 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup plus 5 Tbsp. (300 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 5½ oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted, cooled but still liquid; or 3 Tbsp. espresso, cooled
Classic Ragù alla Bolognese
By lorik
Recipe adapted from "Chez Panisse Café Cookbook," by Alice Waters
- 1/3 cup dried porcini mushrooms
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces pancetta, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium carrot, peeled, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 rib celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, patted dry and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 4 ounces lean pork shoulder, ground
- 4 sage leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons double-concentrated Italian tomato paste
- 2 cups beef or chicken stock, divided
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 pound (about 3 small) Parmesan rinds
- Pinch nutmeg
- Tagliatelle pasta
- Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving
Homemade Beef Patties with Beet-Chup
By lorik
For Burgers: 1. Using a meat grinder set up according to the manufacturer's directions and with a medium die, grind...
- Beet-chup:
- 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces and chilled
- 1/2 pound beef brisket, cut into 1-inch pieces and chilled
- 6 ounces boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces and chilled
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for greasing
- Buns and toppings, for serving
- 1 lb (2 medium) beets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
Chapati (Unleavened Wheat Flatbread)
By lorik
1. In a large bowl, stir together 2 cups of the flour and the salt until combined
- 2 1/4 cups durum wheat flour, divided*
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water, divided, plus more as needed
- Flaky sea salt, to finish
- 1 cup whole-fat yogurt, to serve
- Equal parts all purpose flour and whole wheat flour can be substituted.
Slice and Bake Lemon Gems
By lorik
In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy
- Icing:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
- 1 cup AP flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup colored sugar or nonpareils
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese Crust
By lorik
For the best flavor, be sure to use extra-sharp cheddar here
- CRUST:
- 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces and frozen for 15 minutes
- 1/3 cup ice water, plus extra as needed
- FILLING:
- 2 pounds Granny Smith, Empire, or Cortland apples, peeled, cored, halved, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 pounds Golden Delicious, Jonagold, or Braeburn apples, peeled, cored, halved, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 6 tablespoons (2 2/3 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed (1 3/4 ounces) light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon