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Vegetable Curry
By lorik
. Chop 2 medium onions. Set aside
- 2 Tablespoons sweet or mild curry powder
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons garam masala *
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 Cup vegetable oil
- 2 onions
- 12 Ounces red potatoes
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 serrano chile * *
- 1/2 Head cauliflower (1 pound)
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas
- 1 1/4 Cups water
- salt
- 1 1/2 Cups frozen peas
- 1/4 Cup heavy cream or coconut milk
Pork au Poivre for 2
By lorik
Pork chops get a face-lift with a simple, spicy peppercorn crust
- COAT:
- 2 boneless pork loin chops (6–8 oz. each), seasoned with salt
- 1/4 cup peppercorn mélange, crushed
- HEAT:
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- DEGLAZE:
- 1/3 cup brandy
- ADD:
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed
Sweet-and-Salty Korean Barbecued Short Ribs
By lorik
In a blender, puree the onion, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, orange juice, mirin, sesame oil, sugar and sesame seed...
- 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
- 4 scallions, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 3 pounds thinly sliced bone-in beef short ribs (kalbi or flanken-style)
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- Steamed white rice, macaroni salad and kimchi, for serving (optional)
Cheddar Biscuits
By lorik
Cheesy, light, and crispy, these biscuits make ideal dippers for the stew
- 21/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 6 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- Variation: Add in 1 Tbsp of fresh chopped thyme for thyme/cheddar biscuits.
Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Crust
By lorik
All-natural peanut butters will work in this recipe
- 9 whole chocolate graham crackers, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts, chopped
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Provolone Panini with Prosciutto
By lorik
Think of this as an Italian grilled cheese
- 8 slices provolone cheese (4 oz.)
- 4 slices artisan white bread (1/2-inch thick)
- 1 ⁄4 cup slivered red onion
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 ⁄2 cup arugula
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 4 tsp. olive oil
Grilled Turkey Breast with Caramelized Onion, Black Pepper & Vinegar
By lorik
Grill up your Thanksgiving turkey and season with caramelized onion, black pepper and vinegar to give it even more ...
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 2 medium red onions, finely chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns, plus freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 1⁄4 turkey breast, cut into 4" pieces and pounded into 1⁄6–thick medallions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cashew-Coconut Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Sauce
By lorik
Tip: Don’t skip the step of toasting the shredded coconut
- 1/2 CUP UNSWEETENED SHREDDED COCONUT
- 3 TABLESPOONS EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, DIVIDED
- 1 LARGE YELLOW ONION, FINELY CHOPPED
- 5 LARGE GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED
- 1 1/4 CUPS UNSALTED ROASTED CASHEWS
- 2 CUPS PACKED FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES AND TENDER STEMS, DIVIDED
- 1 POUND 85 PERCENT LEAN GROUND BEEF
- 3/4 CUP COCONUT MILK, DIVIDED
- 1 LARGE EGG PLUS 1 LARGE EGG YOLK, BEATEN
- 2 TEASPOONS GARAM MASALA, DIVIDED
- KOSHER SALT AND GROUND BLACK PEPPER
- 1 14 1/2-OUNCE CAN CRUSHED TOMATOES
Breakfast Casserole for 2
By lorik
You can substitute an equal amount of shredded Swiss, Gouda, or pepper Jack cheese for the cheddar
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 slices hearty white sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 scallions, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Grilled Lamb Kofte
By lorik
Serve with rice pilaf or make sandwiches with warm pita bread, sliced red onion, and chopped fresh mint
- YOGURT-GARLIC SAUCE:
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- KOFTE:
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
- 1/2 cup grated onion, drained
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup minced fresh mint
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 large disposable aluminum roasting pan (if using charcoal)