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Chicken-Fried Ribs with Red Eye Gravy
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 375°
- One 3-pound rack baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for frying
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 4 ounces bacon, chopped
- 2 3/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup brewed espresso
- 2 large uncooked eggs
- 1/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Poached eggs, for serving (optional)
- Arugula, for garnish
- Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
Cheddar Cheese-Stuffed Kulcha
By lorik
Makes 5 flatbreads
- 1 1⁄2 1⁄2 tsp. dry active yeast
- 1 1 1⁄2 tbsp. plus 1⁄2 tsp. sugar, divided
- 4 4 3 1/4 plus 3 Tbsp. (1 1/4 lb.) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 2 1⁄2 1⁄2 tsp. fine sea salt, divided
- 1 1 1 tbsp. canola oil, plus more for greasing
- 4 4 4 cups (1 lb.) grated cheddar
- 1 1 1 large red bell pepper, finely diced (1 cup)
- 1 1 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 1⁄2 1⁄2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- Melted ghee, for brushing
- Tomato tadka or chutney, for serving (optional)
Deep, Dark Chocolate Pudding
By lorik
Set a fine strainer in a bowl over a larger bowl of ice water
- 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 1/3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 large egg yolks, plus 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso
- Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving
How to Make Eclairs
By lorik
For the Pate a Choux: Heat the oven to 425°F
- For the Pate a Choux:
- Makes about 16 puffs or éclairs
- 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk, mixed with a tablespoon of water, for the egg wash
- Pearl sugar, to top, if desired
- For the Pastry Cream:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk, heavy cream, or a mix
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Ganache:
- Dark chocolate
- Heavy cream
- Chocolate Ganache Proportions:
- These proportions are based on weight. For example, a 1:1 ratio means 4 ounces chocolate to 4 ounces cream.
- Layer cake filling and thick glaze: 1:1, equal parts chocolate and cream.
- Chocolate truffles: 2:1, two parts chocolate to one part cream.
- Soft icing and pourable glaze: 1:2, one part chocolate to two parts cream.
- For the Eclairs:
- 1 batch pâte à choux
- 1 batch pastry cream
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped pieces
- 1/3 cup (3 ounces) heavy cream
- Rainbow spinkles
Slow Cooker Carne Adovada
By lorik
Pork butt roast is often labeled Boston butt in the supermarket
- 1 (4- to 5-pound) boneless pork butt roast, pulled apart at seams, trimmed, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup chili powder
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
Herb-Marinated Mixed Skewers
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 375°
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless raw turkey breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 10 to 12 slices of bacon, cut crosswise in thirds
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- Kosher salt
- Long wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
Skillet Lemon Souffle
By lorik
Don’t open the oven door during the first seven minutes of baking, but do check the soufflé regularly for donene...
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (4 3/4 ounces)
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1/3 cup juice and 1 teaspoon grated zest from 2 to 3 lemons
- 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Quick Cheese Muffins
By lorik
If using Asiago, choose a mild supermarket cheese that yields to pressure when pressed
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded on large holes of box grater (about 2/3 cup)
- 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (15 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, or mild Asiago, crumbled into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg beaten lightly
- 3/4 cup sour cream
Orzo with Caramelized Fall Vegetables
By lorik
Heat a large pot of water to boiling and salt it generously
- Salt
- 1/2 pound orzo pasta
- Grapeseed, peanut, or vegetable oil
- 1 large sweet potato (about 3/4 pound)
- 2 medium onions (about 1 pound), finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3-inch piece fresh ginger — peeled and grated, about 1 tablespoon
- 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps diced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 big leaves chard or kale, stalks removed and leaves finely chopped — about 2 cups
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Parmesan, optional
Pork Tinga with Potatoes, Avocado and Fresh Cheese
By lorik
Heat the oil in a stovetop-rated slow cooker liner over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 pound lean, boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 ounces Chorizo sausage, removed from its casing
- 4 to 5 medium (about 3/4 pound total) red-skinned potatoes, quartered
- 1 large white onion, sliced 1/4–inch thick
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, in juice (preferably fire-roasted)
- 2 to 3 canned chipotle chiles en adobo, finely chopped
- 4 teaspoons chipotle canning liquid
- 1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
- Salt
- 1/2 About 1/2cup crumbled Mexican queso fresco or other fresh cheese like salted pressed farmers cheese
- 1 avocado, pitted, flesh scooped from the skin and diced
- Warm corn tortillas