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Vanilla Semifreddo with Goat Cheese Variation
By lorik
When whipping cream during warm weather, you’ll get the best results if you chill the bowl and beaters in the fre...
- Warm Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce for Vanilla Sermifreddo:
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup amaretti cookie crumbs (about 6 cookies, crushed)
- Variation: For Goat Cheese Semifreddo add 1 cup fresh goat cheese, at room temperature and 1 tsp lemon zest.
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Dita Degli apostoli "Apostle's fingers"
By lorik
For the crêpes, combine the flour and powdered sugar in a bowl
- For the crêpes:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) flour
- 3 tablespoons (20 grams) powdered sugar
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups (500 ml) milk
- Zest of one lemon or orange
- Butter for greasing
- For the filling and assembly:
- 3 cups (750 grams) ricotta
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) fine sugar
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) liqueur, such as limoncello or Borsci
- San Marzano (optional)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Pasta with Mint, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella
By lorik
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, shaking the pan frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves, plus more torn leaves for garnish
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, plus more torn leaves for garnish
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
- Pinch red chile flakes
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
- 8 ounces fresh bocconcini or mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 12 ounces pasta, such as campanelle or fusilli
- Coarsely ground black pepper
General Tso Chicken
By lorik
In step 4, the fried chicken pieces can be held in a 200-degree oven for up to 30 minutes before being added to the...
- Marinade and Sauce:
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Coating and Frying:
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 cups vegetable oil
Lemon Vinegar Garbage Disposer Ice Cubes
By lorik
Chop lemons into small pieces that will fit into the individual mold of an ice cube tray
- 3 to 4 lemons
- distilled white vinegar
Chicken Croquettes
By lorik
In a large skillet, melt the butter in the olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups minced roasted chicken
- 1/2 cup finely chopped Serrano ham or prosciutto (2 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fine, dry bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Corn Chowder
By lorik
Use the funnel of a bundt pan to steady the cob while you slice off the kernels into the bowl of the pan
- 4 strips thick sliced bacon, diced
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups half and half
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 5 ears fresh corn, shucked (about 4 cups kernels, plus corn milk and cobs
- 2 cups diced red bell pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- sliced scallions
Fried Chicken Bites
By lorik
Cut 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1 1/2 inch pieces; toss with 2 Tbsp buttermilk, 1/2 tsp each ...
- From Food Network
Chocolate-Chile Truffles by Rick Bayless
By lorik
Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a 4-quart saucepan over low heat
- 12 oz. bittersweet (70%) chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 Tbs. mezcal
- 1/2 tsp. chipotle chile powder
- 1/4 cup sifted cocoa powder, superfine sugar, or a combination of both
Baked Eggs with Onion and Cheese
By lorik
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 4 cups sliced onions
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups coarse bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Gruyere or Cantal cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 8 eggs