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Cumin-Spiced Lamb Tacos
By lorik
On a baking sheet, lay out the lamb
- One 4 1/2- to 5-pound butterflied boneless leg of lamb
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 9 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Corn tortillas, avocado, cilantro sprigs and lime wedges, for serving
Grilled Lamb Chops with Ginger Sauce
By lorik
In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped scallions with the oil, shallot, oyster sauce, soy sauce, cilantro, gar...
- 1 ⁄3 cup finely chopped scallions, plus more, julienned, to garnish
- 1 ⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp. minced shallot
- 3 tbsp. oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp. light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. minced cilantro
- 2 tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 tbsp. minced ginger
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 8 lamb rib chops, cut 3⁄4-inch thick
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Steamed bok choy, for serving
- Julienned red and yellow bell peppers, to garnish
Boursin Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Bacon
By lorik
1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until it is crisp and golden, 4 to 5 minutes
- 4 strips bacon, cut into thin strips
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- One 5.2-ounce package Boursin cheese (like the garlic and fine herbs option)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Bread or crackers, as needed for serving
Crumpets
By lorik
Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl; set aside
- 3 1⁄4 cups flour
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 cups whole milk (1 cup heated to 115°, 1 cup room temperature)
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 (1 1/4 oz.) package active dry yeast
- Unsalted butter, for greasing and serving
- Jam, for serving (optional)
Curry Yogurt Sauce
By lorik
This fragrant sauce pairs well with steamed carrots, cauliflower, potatoes and green beans
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, preferably whole milk
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup minced yellow onion (about half a small onion)
- Kosher salt
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp. curry powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
How to Make Baked Brie Without a Recipe
By lorik
Pick your ingredients wisely
- 1 wheel of Brie Cheese
- 1 sheet of puff pastry dough
- Jam or Savory Filling (see below)
Sweet Potato, Ricotta and Arugula Flat Bread
By lorik
Try making one Pizza with Roasted Red Peppers, Sausage, and Goat Cheese for the omnivores and one of these for the ...
- Serves 8 to 16 as an appetizer or 4 as a light dinner
- 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
- 1 medium sweet potato (roughly 10 ounces)
- 1 cup ricotta
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, loosely packed
- 2 ounces arugula (2 big handfuls)
- Salt and pepper
Korean Fried Chicken Wings
By lorik
A rasp-style grater makes quick work of turning the garlic into a paste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced to paste
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 –3 Gochujang
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 quarts vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 pounds chicken wings, cut at joints, wingtips discarded
Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese and Sage Pasta Pile-up
By lorik
Bring two pots of water to boil, meanwhile scrub the potatoes and stab them with a knife
- Serves 8
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1/2 pound lasagna noodles
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 bunch sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fish 'n' Chipwich
By lorik
Whisk together the flour, beer and egg in a large bowl
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed plain potato chips
- 2 (6-8 ounce) cod fillets, about 1 1/4 inches thick, cut lengthwise in half
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 green leaf or Bibb lettuce leaves
- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 tablespoons tartar sauce
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped