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Pumpkin-Brownie Swirl Pie
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the Brownie Filling:
- 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the pie plate
- 1 12 -ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Bacon and Egg Puff Pastry
By lorik
Thaw the puff pastry according to the package instructions
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg lightly beaten, for the egg wash
- 2 tsp. milk, for the egg wash
- 1/2 c. crème fraîche
- 2 oz. shredded Gruyère cheese, may substitute your favorite shredded cheese
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 8 medium eggs
- 3 tbsp. fresh parsley, rinsed and chopped
Skewer Party
By lorik
Pork and Pineapple Skewers: 1
- Pork and Pineapple:
- 1 pound trimmed pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons, plus 1/4 teaspoon, kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, plus 2 tablespoons torn cilantro for garnish
- 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated using a Microplane
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups pineapple, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (1/2 medium pineapple, peeled and cored)
- Special Equipment:
- 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- Charred Eggplant and Red Onion:
- For the Marinade:
- 1/2 cup white miso
- 3 tablespoons finely grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- For the Skewers:
- 3 cups 1-inch pieces Japanese eggplant (4 to 5 Japanese eggplants)
- 2 cups 1-inch pieces red onion (1 medium red onion)
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
- Special Equipment:
- 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- Grilled Halloumi and Cherry Tomato:
- Two 8-to-9-ounce packages halloumi, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chile oil
- 2 tablespoons torn mint
- Zest from 1/2 lime
- Special Equipment:
- 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Feta Cheese Spread
By lorik
Crumble feta cheese into a bowl
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 2 8 oz packages of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- Crusty white bread and prosciutto
Slow Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
By lorik
You will need three or four heads of garlic to yield 40 cloves, or you can purchase prepeeled garlic instead
- 40 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
- Salt and pepper
- 2/3 cup dry sherry
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 (12-inch) baguette, sliced 3/4 inch thick on bias
Skillet Rosemary Chicken
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 450. Cover the potatoes with cold water in a saucepan and salt the water
- 3/4 pound small red-skinned potatoes, halved, or quartered if large
- Kosher salt
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus 1 tablespoon leaves
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Juice of 2 lemons (squeezed halves reserved)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved
Quick Tomato-Basil Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella
By lorik
Look for fresh mini mozzarella balls in the gourmet cheese section of your supermarket
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 5 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- Table salt
- 1 pound campanelle or fusilli pasta
- 8 ounces fresh mini mozzarella balls, drained and cut in half
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Grilled Chicken Diavolo
By lorik
If you are buying a whole chicken and cutting it into pieces yourself, use the backbone and wings to make stock
- 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (split breasts cut in half, drumsticks, and/or thighs), trimmed
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 4 teaspoons juice
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup wood chips
Milk Chocolate Revel Bars with Dark Variation
By lorik
If all you can find is an 11
- Dark Chocolate Variation:
- 3 3 3 cups (9 ounces) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 2 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups packed (10 1/2 ounces) brown sugar
- 1 1 1 cup almonds, chopped
- 1 1 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Salt
- 16 16 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 2 2 large eggs
- 2 2 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 2 2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
- 1 1 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Switch Dark Chocolate Chips for the Milk Chocolate
Herb Sauce for Steaks
By lorik
Return now-empty skillet to medium-low heat; add shallot and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, abou...
- small shallot , minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup Demi-Glace
- 1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Table salt and ground black pepper