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Foolproof Single-Crust Pie Dough
By lorik
In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (159 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 tablespoons salted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
15 Minute Cauliflower Fried Rice
By lorik
PREP CAULIFLOWER: Shred cauliflower using the largest side of a grater OR by just pulsing some rough cut pieces in...
- 1 medium-sized head of cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 large carrot, cubed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup frozen edamame
- 2 beaten eggs (use scrambled tofu for vegan)
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (use tamari for GF)
- 6 green onions, minced
Shaved Fennel and Grilled Corn Salad
By lorik
Light a grill and cook the corn, turning as needed, until tender and charred all over, about 14 minutes
- 1 ear of corn, shucked
- 2 large fennel bulbs, trimmed, fronds reserved
- 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves, torn by hand into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 oz. feta cheese
Turkish-Style Poached Eggs with Garlic Yogurt, Chili Flakes & Walnut Butter
By lorik
Crack each egg into separate small, shallow bowls
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup Turkish yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, mashed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- 1/4 cup walnuts, crushed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 piece flat leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon red peppercorns
- Salt and pepper
Jo Jo's Biscuits
By lorik
Makes: about 20 biscuits Prep time: 1 hrs Cook time: 20 min
- 4 4 4 cups self-rising flour, plus more for the work surface
- 2 2 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 1 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 3/4 1/2-inch pound (3 sticks) salted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch pieces or grated
- 2 2 1 large eggs, beaten, plus 1 large egg for brushing
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 cups buttermilk, or as needed, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
- Strawberry jam or classic gravy, for serving
Salsa de Tomatillo Asado con Chipotle (Roasted Tomatillo Salsa with Chipotle and Roasted Garlic)
By lorik
Roasted garlic adds sweet depth to this classic green salsa, best served over steak, tacos, or rice and beans
- 8 oz. tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 dried chipotle chiles, stemmed
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
Chicken Parmesan for Two
By lorik
This recipe makes enough sauce to top the cutlets and up to a pound of pasta
- Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Chicken and Pasta:
- 2 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- Salt and pepper
- 4 ounces capellini
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil
Classic Cuban Sandwich
By lorik
1. Make the roast pork: Preheat the oven to 450° and line a sheet pan with foil
- For the Roast Pork:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- For the Cuban Sandwich:
- Four 8-to-10-inch Cuban sandwich loaves, halved lengthwise
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened and divided
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- 1 pound sliced honey-glazed ham
- 4 large dill pickles, thinly sliced crosswise
- Roast pork
- 8 ounces (16 each) Swiss cheese slices
- Kosher salt, to taste
Skirt Steak Skewers with Chimichurri
By lorik
Place the skirt steaks in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for about 45 minutes until they are partially...
- 1 pound skirt steak cut into 8-inch lengths
- 1/2 head garlic (6 to 8 cloves)
- 2 to 3 serrano chiles, stems discarded
- 1 bunch cilantro, tough lower stems removed
- 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, tough lower stems removed
- 1/2 cup olive oil plus about 1 tablespoon to brush on the steaks
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- 6-inch wooden skewers
- Foil
Pretzel Rolls
By lorik
Warm the milk in a small saucepan until a thermometer registers 110 degrees F
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup coarse sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten