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Big Mac Hamburger Sauce
By lorik
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; stir well
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon French dressing
- 4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon finely minced white onion
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Connecticut Steamed Cheeseburgers
By lorik
The test kitchen's favorite steamer basket is the Progressive Easy Reach Steamer Basket
- 1 1/2 lbs 85% lean ground beef
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup)
- 4 hamburger buns
Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce with French Fries
By lorik
Prepare fries according to package directions
- 1 lb frozen French fries, (thick, thin, waffle, curly, your fav)
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (4 oz)
Spiced Beef Patties On Flatbread with Yogurt Sauce
By lorik
Up the burger ante with this Mediterranean approach that’s packed with herbs and spices
- FOR THE SAUCE, COMBINE:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. each chopped fresh mint and cilantro
- 1 tsp. each grated fresh garlic and ginger
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- FOR THE PATTIES, MINCE:
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. each black pepper and ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- PULSE:
- 1 lb. ground sirloin
- 1/4 cup each minced fresh mint and cilantro
- SERVE:
- 4 flatbreads, warmed (6-inch)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Fresh cilantro sprigs
30-Minute Vegetarian Meatballs
By lorik
30 Minute Vegetarian Meatballs – cauliflower, quinoa, brown rice, garlic, and spices
- Masala Sauce:
- INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups cauliflower florets (roughly 1 head of cauliflower)
- 3 cups cooked quinoa and/or brown rice (see notes)
- 3/4 cups of a “dry ingredient” like oat flour, almond meal, breadcrumbs, etc.
- 4 eggs
- 1 heaping tablespoon spices (chili powder, paprika, and/or cumin will work)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a frying pan with a thin coating
- Yield: 3-or-so cups masala sauce + 1 1/2 cups remaining masala paste for future use!
- DESCRIPTION
- 30 Minute Masala Sauce! made with onions, garlic, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, lemon juice, cilantro, tomatoes, and coconut milk. Perfect sauce for veggie or chicken tikka masala! Vegetarian / Vegan
- INGREDIENTS
- for the masala paste:
- 2 onions (I used one yellow, one purple)
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, crushed
- 3 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- a small pile of cilantro stems
- a fistful of almonds
- juice of one lemon
- for the masala sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups tomato puree + 1/2 cup water or broth
- 1 14-ounce can coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (taste and adjust)
Gosht Dopiaza (Lamb and Onion Curry)
By lorik
Make the spice paste: Combine paprika, garam masala, 2 tsp
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1 tbsp. garam masala
- 4 tsp. ground turmeric
- 2 tsp. dried mint
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 12 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 4″ piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
- 2 lb. lamb shoulder, cut into 1 1⁄2″ cubes
- 1 ⁄4 cup Greek yogurt
- 12 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. coriander seeds
- 2 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1 tsp. fennel seeds
- 6 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 16-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes with juice, crushed by hand
- 12 cipolline or large pearl onions, peeled
- Fried onions, to garnish
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Kitchen Conversions
By lorik
CANNED GOODS Ingredient Weight / Volume 14½-ounce can crushed tomatoes 411 grams /...
- From Milk Street
Bucatini with Lamb Ragù
By lorik
Joe Vigorito L'Artusi, NYC
- Lamb Rub:
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1/3 cup kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds lamb neck
- Lamb Ragù:
- 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- One 14.5-ounce can crushed or whole Italian tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs thyme, stems removed
- 4 sprigs oregano, stems removed and divided
- Whipped Ricotta:
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- Zest of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Garlic Oil:
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- To serve:
- 1 pound bucatini or any thick, long pasta
- Kosher salt
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
Magical Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
By lorik
Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter an 8x8 square baking pan or 9-inch cake pan and set aside
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- Ice cream, for serving
Indian-Style Spinach with Fresh Cheese (Saag Paneer)
By lorik
To ensure that the cheese is firm, wring it tightly in step 2 and be sure to use two plates that nestle together sn...
- Cheese:
- 3 quarts whole milk
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Spinach Sauce:
- 1 (10-ounce) bag curly-leaf spinach, rinsed
- 3/4 pound mustard greens, stemmed and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- Salt and pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and chopped coarse
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews, chopped coarse
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Variation from Saveur:
- For the Cheese (or 7 oz. of store-bought paneer may be used instead):
- 8 cups milk
- 1 ⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 tbsp. ghee or canola oil
- For the Spinach:
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 serrano chile, stemmed and chopped
- 6 cups finely chopped spinach
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 6 tbsp. heavy cream
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. garam masala
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. cayenne
- 1 (1") piece of ginger, peeled and chopped
- Indian flatbread or rice, for serving