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Date, Dried-Cherry and Chocolate Torte
By exdircomp
Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine dates, cherries, and baking soda in a heatproof bowl, then stir in heated ora...
- 1 1/2 cup Medjool dates (6 oz), pitted and each cut into 6 pieces
- 1 cup dried cherries (preferably tart; 6 oz)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup heated orange juice
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 oranges zested finely grated
- 6 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup pecans (4 1/2 oz), finely chopped
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- Garnish: confectioners sugar
Old Fashioned Baked Beans
By exdircomp
Sort through the beans, discarding any that are discolored or damaged, and rinse them well
- 2 pounds (4 cups) pea (white navy) beans, or red kidney, pintos, Great Northern, or a mixed bean assortment
- Salt
- 2 large, or 3 medium onions, 1 trimmed, quartered and peeled, 2 trimmed, split, lengthwise, peeled, and chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups of tomato sauce or catsup
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard, or more, to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 pound thick sliced bacon
Chive and Cheddar Biscuits
By exdircomp
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small bits
- 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (5 ounces)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 cup buttermilk
Meatballs a la Pizzaiola
By exdircomp
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 large shallots, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained (5 or 6)
- 1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds 20-percent fat ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 6 ounces mozzarella, cut into 36 (1/2-inch) cubes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 cups marinara sauce, warmed
Brown ButterToffee
By exdircomp
Special equipment: Double boiler or heatproof glass bowl, parchment paper, candy thermometer
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown rice syrup ( Can be found at specialty bake shops )
- 2 cups (70 to 80 percent) chopped chocolate
- 1/2 cup roasted almonds, chopped
Cranberry Upside Down Skillet Corncake
By exdircomp
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 pound fresh cranberries
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 4 teaspoons lemon zest, divided
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
Ricotta Pancakes (Denver Style)
By exdircomp
Preparation Whisk yolks, ricotta and sour cream in large bowl to blend
- Note you can add:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- Melted butter
- Maple syrup
- add 2 teaspoons honey,
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest,
- juice of lemon ( Iprefer Myer lemons)
- frozen or fresh blueberries,
RISOTTO CAKES:
By exdircomp
For the risotto: In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth to a simmer
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large shallots, minced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 3/4 cups dry white wine
- 5 ounces frozen peas, defrosted
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- 4 ounces low-moisture shredded mozzarella
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Speculaas
By exdircomp
Speculaas: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, almond flour, baking powder, spices, and salt
- Garnish:
- 1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (45 grams) almond flour/meal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (160 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- Finely grated rind of 1 large lemon (outer yellow skin of lemon)
- 1 cup (80 grams) sliced or shaved almonds
Raspberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
By exdircomp
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or jelly
- 1 tablespoon Chambord or kirsch
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract