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Almost Famous Breadsticks
By lorik
Make the dough: Place 1/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a mixer; sprinkle in the yeast and set aside until foamy, a...
- 1 1
- package active dry yeast
- 4 1/4 4 1/4
- cups all-purpose flour,plus more for dusting
- 2 2
- tablespoons unsalted butter,softened
- 2 2
- tablespoons sugar
- 1 1
- tablespoon fine salt
- 3 3
- tablespoons unsalted butter,melted
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 1/8 to 1/4
- teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of dried oregano
Penne with Chicken, Chorizo and Chile
By lorik
Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot and add the onion
- Serves 4 to 6
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 dash chile flakes, to taste
- 3 chorizo sausages, sliced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 400 grams penne pasta
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 cups roast chicken, divided into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, plus some for serving
- 1 handful chopped parsley, plus some for serving
- 5 tablespoons basil pesto, to taste
Caramel-Braised Chicken with Ginger and Lime
By lorik
Tip: Don’t get distracted once you begin cooking the caramel
- 1/2 1/2 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon coconut water, divided
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup white sugar
- 3 3 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 2 2 medium shallots, peeled, halved and thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
- 1 2-inch 1 2-inch 1/8-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch matchsticks (1/3 cup)
- 2 2 1 1/2-inch boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1 1 1 small jalapeño chili, stemmed and sliced into thin rings
- 1 1 1 tablespoon grated lime zest, plus 1 tablespoon lime juice
- to rice, to serve
- to wedges, to serve
Not so Average Nachos
By lorik
For Refried Beans: Generously film the bottom of a 10-inch skillet with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat
- Refried Beans:
- 1 Bag of Tortilla Chips
- 1 large onion, chopped into 1/4 inch dice
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- One 14-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained
- Two 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pickled onions:
- 1 small red onion, halved and sliced thin
- 2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed and sliced into thin rings
- 1 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh Shredded Gruyere, Smoked Gouda and Muenster Cheeses
- Thinly Sliced Radishes
- Spiced Sour Cream (pick one):
- Sriracha sour cream: Stir in your desired amount for some extra spice.
- Tequila lime sour cream: Fold in a teaspoon or two of each for a bit of citrus booziness.
- Caramelized onion sour cream: Try mixing in 1/4 cup of caramelized onions.
- Mashed avocado sour cream: For those who just can't do it without the green.
Rice Noodle Bowl with Pork and Scallions
By lorik
For best results, make sure to shake off all excess water from the noodles after rinsing them
- 8 ounces rice vermicelli
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 English cucumber, cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Welsh Rarebit
By lorik
1. Make the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat the butter, garlic and bay leaf over medium heat
- Variation from Milk Street:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dark ale (such as New Castle, nothing hoppy)
- 1 3/4 cups shredded 2-year-aged cheddar cheese (6 ounces cheese)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup celery leaves (from 1 bunch celery)
- 3 to 4 scallions, green parts only, finely sliced lengthwise and soaked in cold water
- Four 3/4-inch-thick slices of good, crusty bread (such as a boule or levain), toasted
- 4 lemon wedges
- 8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
- 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup brown ale or amber beer
- 4 thick slices of bread, toasted
- 2 Tbsp minced chives
Vegetarian Vegetable Soup Recipe
By lorik
In a large saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter until tender
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground marjoram
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Seasoned salad croutons
Horseradish-and-Herb-Crusted Beef Rib Roast
By lorik
Recipe by John Besh
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped sage
- One 4-pound rib roast of beef
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Cajun Halibut with Praline Sauce and Dirty Rice
By lorik
Saute sausage in oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat 2-3 minutes
- For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- salt to taste
- 1 Tbsp dark rum
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- For the Fish:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 2 tsp dried garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 Halibut fillets (6 oz each)
- For the Rice:
- 1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups dry converted white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
- salt and cayenne to taste
Not Your Usual Lemon Meringue Pie
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 350°
- Traditional Lemon Meringue Pie variation:
- 3 sheets of phyllo dough, plus more in case of tearing
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 5 large egg whites
- One 12-ounce jar lemon curd
- Raspberries, for garnish
- 1 baked 9 inch pastry shell
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 9 Tbsp sugar