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Brick-Oven Pizza (Brooklyn Style)
By lorik
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large bowl
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 6 ounces low moisture mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup no salt added canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 leaves fresh basil, torn
Vegegtable Barley Soup
By lorik
Saute Vegetables in oil until softened, add garlic and spices and allow to become aromatic
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3 cups V-8 Juice
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced potato
- 1 cup sliced carrot
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup instant barley
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoons dried crushed rosemary
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons mint
- Parmesan Cheese
Tiramisu Sandwich Cookies
By lorik
Make the cookies: Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 6 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
Aloo Tikkis (Indian Potato Patties)
By lorik
Boil peeled potatoes in salted water on high heat for 25 to 30 minutes (depending on size of potato), or until soft
- 1 pound peeled Yukon potatoes, all approximately same size
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for boiling water
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
Watermelon Agua Fresca
By lorik
In a blender or food processor, purée the watermelon
- 6 6 2 4 to 5 watermelon (about 2 pounds after chopping, or 4 to 5 pounds before)
- 3 3 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup sugar
- 16 to 20 16 to 20 20 drops Angostura bitters
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups club soda, chilled
- 1 1 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 1 1 lime, thinly sliced, for serving
Pistachio Cardamom Loaf Cake
By lorik
Preheat oven to 325 with a rack in the middle position
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tsp grated orange zest, plus 1/4 cup orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 1 1/3 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios, toasted and cooled
- 1 cup all purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for pan
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Hoisin Five-Spice Pork Chops
By lorik
Pulse the pineapple, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice wine, honey, hoisin sauce and five-spice powder in a ble...
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 2 -inch piece ginger, sliced into thin rounds
- 6 bone-in pork sirloin chops (1/2 inch thick; about 2 1/2 pounds total)
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
Spicy Thai Tofu Burgers
By lorik
Combine the quinoa and vegetable broth in a 1-quart saucepan
- 1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2/3 cup vegetable broth
- 1 14-oz. package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch slabs
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated carrot
- 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup vegan Thai red curry paste, such as Thai Kitchen or Taste of Thai brands
- 1 Tbs. Sriracha
- 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
- 2 tsp. finely grated lime zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 Tbs. canola oil
Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Mustard
By lorik
In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil
- 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 pound thick-cut meaty bacon, finely diced
- 1 large red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- Freshly ground white pepper
Brigadeiro (The Favorite Brazilian Sweet)
By lorik
Add all the ingredients, including the butter, to a medium saucepan
- One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons pure cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, plus more for shaping
- Chocolate sprinkles, for sprinkling