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Sweet Corn Tomalito
By lorik
In a medium bowl, mix together the margarine, masa flour, and sugar until light and fluffy
- 5 tablespoons margarine, softened
- 1/4 cup masa harina
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons milk
Figs and Toasted Almonds Brie
By lorik
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 C)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 6 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 1 (14 ounce) round 4 1/4-inch diameter round Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chicken and Ricotta Dumplings Soup
By lorik
1. Make the ricotta dumplings: In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients, except the flour, until smooth, then ...
- For the Ricotta Dumplings:
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- For the Broth:
- 1 (3-to-4-pound) chicken, rinsed and dried
- 1/2 onion, halved
- 1/2 medium carrot, halved
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 thyme sprig
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 14 About 14 cups water
- For the Chicken and Ricotta Dumpling Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 leeks, green stems removed, rinsed and diced
- Chicken broth
- Chicken breast
- Ricotta dumplings
- 2-inch piece ginger, minced
- Dill sprigs, for garnish
Ramp and Pork Dumpling Filling
By lorik
makes enough filling for about 40 wrappers
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound ramps, finely sliced
- 1/2 pound fatty ground pork
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Honey Balsamic Sauce
By lorik
Simmer two parts inexpensive balsamic vinegar with one part honey until the mixture is thickened and reduced by abo...
- Makes however much you want
- 2 parts inexpensive balsamic vinegar
- 1 part honey
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots and Rosemary Jus
By lorik
Combine all crust ingredients in a bowl and mix well with the butter as the binding agent
- Crust Mixture:
- 7 oz panko bread crumbs
- 3 oz grated parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 Tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Lamb:
- 2 racks of lamb, 4 bones each
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
- 1 garlic bulb (whole)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, skin on
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Rosemary Au Jus
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp minced shallot
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef stock
- For Glazed Carrots:
- 9 baby carrots (peeled, tops chopped)
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken-Tarragon Pot Pie
By lorik
To make the crust, combine flour, butter, shortening, salt and sugar in a food processor
- For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon cold vegetable shortening
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 egg
- For the filling:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup thinly sliced leeks
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 cup frozen baby green peas
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 cups leftover roast chicken, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
Roast Beef Summer Rolls
By lorik
In a mortar, pound the garlic to a paste with the brown sugar and green curry paste
- 1 large garlic clove, smashed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Thai green curry paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 pound rare deli roast beef, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 24 six-inch-round rice paper wrappers, plus more in case of breakage
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
By lorik
Be sure to bake the potatoes until they are completely tender; err on the side of over- rather than undercooking
- 5 pounds russet potatoes (about 9 medium), scrubbed and poked several times with a fork
- 3 cups heavy cream, hot
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
Whipped Cafe Creme
By lorik
Heat 1 cup cream in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water until an instant-read thermometer registers 175°
- 3 cups heavy cream, divided
- 3 Tbsp. instant espresso powder
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar, divided
- Whipped cream
- Chopped chocolate covered
- espresso beans