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Smoked Coq au Vin
By lorik
Instructions To smoke the chicken: Preheat smoker to 225 degrees, using fruit wood (we used cherry)
- Smoke the Chicken:
- 1 4-5 1 4-5 4-5 pound roaster chicken
- 2 2 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1 to tablespoons salt eyeball this cause you want it to be covered but not overly salty
- 1 1 1 tablespoon pepper
- For the Coq au Vin:
- 2 2 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 4 4 4 slices bacon diced
- 1 1 1 large carrots sliced
- 1 1 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 2 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 1/2 375 bottle 375 ml good dry red wine such as Burgundy
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 10 10 10 fresh thyme sprigs tied together with kitchen string
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 pound frozen pearl onions
- 2 2 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, divided
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms stems removed and thickly sliced
- to 1 1/2 to taste roughly 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Chickpea-Chile Flatbreads
By lorik
In a bowl, whisk the flours with the salt and garam masala
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup besan (chickpea flour)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying
Perfect Pizza Margherita
By lorik
In a large bowl, mix the yeast with 1/2 cup of the warm water and the sugar and let stand until foamy, about 5 minu...
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 2 cups warm water (90° to 105°)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- One 14-ounce can peeled whole San Marzano tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 pounds buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 32 large basil leaves, torn into pieces
Pistachio Mole
By lorik
Makes 1 1/2 quarts
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 pounds tomatillos
- 2 serrano chiles, stemmed
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds, toasted
- 2 whole cloves
- 3 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shelled unsalted pistachios, roasted
- 1 packed cup cilantro leaves
- Salt, to taste
Cheese-Stuffed Naan
By lorik
Directions Cut 2 pieces naan (or other flatbread) in half
- 2 pieces of naan (or other flatbread)
- 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- 1 minced scallion
- pinch of salt
- Butter
- Curry Powder
How to Make Caramelized Onions in the Microwave
By lorik
Yield: Makes approximately 1 cup 1
- 4 large yellow onions (enough for 2 pounds), sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar*
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda**
Easy Corned Beef Hash
By lorik
Melt butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat
- 24 ounces Ore-Ida® Potatoes O'Brien
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 pound Deli Corn Beef, sliced
- 1/4 cup Half and Half or Milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 4 Eggs
- Salt
- Pepper
- Ketchup
- Chili Sauce
Fettucine with Butter and Cheese
By lorik
Be sure to use imported Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese here and not the bland domestic cheese labeled “Parmesan
- 1 pound fettuccine
- Salt
- 4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (2 cups), plus extra for serving
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 5 pieces
Eggplant Bacon
By lorik
1. Slice the eggplant: Trim the stem from the eggplant
- Serves 4 (about 24 pieces)
- 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Cheddar Polenta
By lorik
Emeril Lagasse
- Variation from Michael Symon:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- Soft Polenta with Mascarpone serves 6:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups Anson Mills polenta
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish