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Microwave Polenta
By lorik
After testing different grinds of cornmeal, we found the medium-grind varieties, sold as polenta, are best
- 1 cup medium-grind cornmeal
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon table salt
Roasted Chickpeas
By lorik
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F Blot chickpeas with a paper towel to dry them
- 1 (12 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt (optional)
- garlic salt (optional)
- cayenne pepper (optional)
Chicken Fricot (Acadian Chicken and Dumplings Soup)
By lorik
Make the soup: Heat butter and oil in a 6-qt
- For the Soup:
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
- 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 4 sprigs savory
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
- For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped savory
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 ⁄2 cup milk
Smoky Baked Hash Browns
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 425°F
- One 15-ounce bag frozen hash browns
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika plus 1/2 teaspoon chili powder)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seared Duck with Date Jus and Piave Foam
By lorik
In a saucepan, bring the dates, rosemary and 4 cups of water to a boil
- 12 ounces Medjool dates, pitted and halved
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup finely grated Piave cheese (about 1 ounce)
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- Two 12-ounce Moulard duck breasts
Mustard Cream Pan Sauce
By lorik
Use low-sodium broth and unsalted butter in this recipe or the reduced sauce may be too salty
- Makes enough for 4 steaks
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or whole-grain)
- Salt and pepper
Churn Free Lemon Ice Cream
By lorik
Whisk together the lemon zest and juice, the sugar, and salt in a large bowl
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup (60g) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup (235g) heavy cream
- 1 cup (245g) whole milk
Peppermint Patties
By lorik
If gifting these patties, be sure to include a gift tag indicating they need to be refrigerated
- Variation:
- 7 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 3 Tbsp shortening
- 1/4 tsp peppermint oil
- 1 1/2 lb bittersweet bar chocolate, finely chopped (70% cacao)
- Crushed peppermint candies
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp softened butter
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 tbsp cream
- 12 oz Melting Chocolate Wafers
Brown Rice Mujadara Bowl with a Fried Egg
By lorik
In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil
- For the mujadara:
- Serves 4
- 1 cup brown basmati rice
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
- Salt
- For the bowl:
- Olive oil spray
- 4 large eggs
- Salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Paprika
- 2 1/2 tablespoons harissa (spicy or mild)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Indian Version (khichdi):
- From Food 52
- For the khichdi:
- 1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice
- 1 cup yellow lentil (mung dal)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced
- 12 to 15 green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 green chile, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- 8-10 cups water(Check notes above)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, for garnishing
- For the potato fries:
- 1 pound baby potatoes, cut into small cubes
- salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Black Pepper Jerky
By lorik
In a large bowl, combine the ale or lager with the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and the cracked black peppercorn...
- 3 cups amber ale or lager
- 2 cups soy sauce
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns, plus 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper, for sprinkling before drying the meat
- 2 pounds trimmed beef top round or bottom round, about 1 1/2 inches thick