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Cornmeal-and-Ricotta Waffles
By lorik
Heat an 8-inch square waffle iron and preheat the oven to 200°
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese (12 ounces)
- 2 cups milk
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving
- Pure maple syrup, for serving
- Crisp bacon strips, for serving
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Calzones
By lorik
Combine yeast, sugar, and ¾ cup water heated to 115° in a bowl; let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes
- 2 (1/4-oz.) packages active dry yeast
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. sugar
- 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
- 1 1⁄2 lb. sliced bacon, cooked until slightly crisp and roughly chopped
- 4 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 10 eggs, lightly beaten
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fine semolina, for dusting
- Olive oil, for brushing
Crispy Cheese Poppers
By lorik
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped jalapeño, and Parmesan cheese; mix well
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, stem and seeds removed, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 18 wonton wrappers (from a 16-ounce package), thawed if frozen
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Lamb Ribs with Tamarind, Honey, and Toasted Peanuts
By lorik
1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat
- 1/4 cup grapeseed or peanut oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds lamb ribs
- 3 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
- 1/4 cup tamarind paste
- 1/4 cup honey
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 dried chili (like arbol)
- 1 lime, sliced into quarters
- 2 scallions, slivered
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only
- 1/2 cup toasted peanuts, crushed
Jeweled Rice Pilaf with Carrots
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 450°
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 ounces angel hair pasta, broken into 2-inch pieces (1 cup)
- 2 cups basmati rice
- Pinch of saffron threads
- One 3-inch cinnamon stick
- 3 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted Picholine olives
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Cornell BBQ Chicken
By lorik
Pulse together all ingredients except oil in blender
- Brine:
- 2 3 ½ to 4 lb whole chickens
- 2 quarts water
- ¼ cup salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 ½ cups apple cider Vinegar
- Stir together to dissolve sugar
- Dry Rub:
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- Mix together in small bowl
- Basting Sauce:
- ½ Cup cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ cup olive oil
Chipped Beef Dip
By lorik
Mix and serve
- 2 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 cup instant minced onion or 3/4 cup finely minced onion
- 1/4 cup finely minced green pepper
- 2 3 oz pkgs dried chipped beef, finely chopped
Polenta Bowl with Garlicky Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Poached Egg
By lorik
Serves 4 In a 2- to 3-quart saucepan with a lid, bring the water to a rolling boil
- 4 cups water (or a mix of water and milk)
- 1 cup polenta or cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces (1 cup) goat cheese, shredded cheddar, or other cheese, plus more to serve
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 links chicken sausage, any kind, sliced into coins
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon chili flakes, plus more to serve
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 6 ounces baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs (or 1 per person)
Cashew Clusters
By lorik
Cook 1 1/2 cups sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling the pan but not stirring, until dark amber, about 10...
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 3 cups salted cashews
Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole
By lorik
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C)
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups spaghetti sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced