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Quick Chicken-and-Cheese Tamales
By lorik
In a food processor, pulse the masa harina with the baking powder and salt
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups cool water
- 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening (3 ounces), softened
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 2 1/2 cups shredded chicken (from 1 rotisserie chicken)
- 1/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 packed cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- Hot sauce, for serving
Microwave English Muffin Bread
By lorik
Directions Combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and soda in large bowl
- 5 cups flour, unsifted
- 2 tablespoons dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups milk
- 1⁄2 cup water
- cornmeal
Braised Onion Sauce
By lorik
In a large (12-inch) skillet, warm the butter over medium heat
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions, halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt
- 1/4 cup Madeira
- 3/4 pound hot cooked pasta (I used pappardelle)
- Flaky salt, for serving (if needed)
- Grated Parmesan, for serving
Machine Free Strawberry Ice Cream
By lorik
You can use 6 ounces of thawed, frozen berries in place of fresh ones and bar white chocolate in place of the chips...
- 8 ounces strawberries, hulled (1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ounce white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vodka
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, chilled
How to Make a Grain Salad without a Recipe
By lorik
1. Choose and cook your grains
- From Food 52
Mustard Vinaigrette
By lorik
Whisk 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper i...
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper
- 2/3 cup olive oil
Roasted Onion Salad with Arugula and Walnut Salsa
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 425° F
- For the Salad:
- 4 medium red onions
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 ounces soft goat cheese, broken into 1/2- to 1-inch chunks
- Flaky salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- For the Walnut Salsa:
- 2/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 fresh red chile (e.g. Thai bird's eye), seeded and finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons red wine or sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt
Burgundy-Glazed Cipollini Onions
By lorik
These are an easy-to-prepare, winning side dish—with whatever they’re served with
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds cipollini onions, peeled (see note)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup port wine
- 1/2 cup Burgundy, or other good-quality dry red wine
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 tablespoons veal stock
- Pinch salt
- Pinch cracked black pepper
Grilled Lamb Burgers with Red Onion Aïoli
By lorik
Gently mix lamb, 1 tsp. cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl; divide mixture into 4 patties about 1" thick
- 1 1⁄2 lb. ground lamb
- 1 1⁄2 tsp. ground cumin
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled and wrapped in aluminum foil
- 1 large red onion, sliced crosswise into 1/4"-thick rings
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 egg yolks
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 ⁄2 cup canola oil
- 2 medium ripe Hass avocados
- Juice of 1 lime
- 4 hamburger buns, split
- Thinly sliced romaine lettuce and tomatoes, for serving
- 4 fried eggs, for serving
Authentic Bagels
By lorik
Makes 8 bagels
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp + 1/4 cup barley malt syrup, divided (can substitute brown rice syrup or honey)
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus additional for shaping
- 1 Tbsp salt
- Olive oil for greasing
- 1 large egg whisked with 1 Tbsp water
- Seasonings: pretzel salt, sesame seeds, onion flakes, nutritional yeast, garlic flakes, poppy seeds