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Chicken Tikka Masala
By exdircomp
Ginger-Garlic Paste: Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms...
- Ginger-Garlic Paste:
- 1/2 cup cloves garlic, whole
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Chicken and Marinade:
- 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons of garlic ginger paste
- Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup Ginger-Garlic Paste,
- 1 jalepeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 3 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon tandoori chicken malasa (local Indian store)
- One 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, such as Muir Glen
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (optional)
Truffle Barley Soup
By exdircomp
In a 3 quart saucepan over high heat, heat barley and 1 Cups water and 3 cups beef broth to boiling
- 3/4 ¾ C barley
- 2 T Le Caprice de Nature (Temecula)
- 3 medium size celery stalks sliced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 1/2 1 ½ pounds mushrooms thickly sliced (assorted varieties works nicely)
- 2 T tomato paste
- 64 ounces organic beef broth
- 5 medium size carrots, cut in ¼ inch thick slices
- 1/4 ¼ C dry Sherry
- 1 1/2 1 ½ t sea salt
- Temecla White Truffle Olive Oil for drizzling
- Fresh sage
Double Coconut Easter Eggs / Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
By exdircomp
Directions Coconut Eggs: Using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until soft
- Coconut Eggs:
- Ingredients
- 4 cups of Sweetened shredded Coconut
- 6 cups of Confections Sugar
- 8 ounces of Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 23 ounce Bag of Chocolate Morsels (melted for dipping)
- Pinch of salt
- Peanut Butter Eggs:
- 1/4 cup Butter or Margarine
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1-1/2 cup Confection Sugar
- 1 cup Peanut Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 23 ounce Bag of Chocolate Morsels (melted for dipping)
Cranberry Upside Down Muffins
By exdircomp
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Cranberry Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice or orange liquor
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (outer orange skin of orange)
- Muffin Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Sirloin Pork Chops Braised with Hot Cherry Peppers
By exdircomp
Frying the sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large deep skillet or shallow braising pan (12-inch) over med...
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound spicy cured sausage, (chorizo, andouille or soppressata) cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 6 ounces), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry white vermouth
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup chicken stock, homemade or store bought
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork sirloin chops (1/2-inch thick)
- 1 to 3 small pickled hot cherry peppers, with juice to taste
Sweet Corn Pudding
By exdircomp
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Canola spray, for spraying baking dish
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
- 1 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels or two 8-ounce bags frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Shanghai Cucumbers
By exdircomp
Procedure: 1. Mix together the sauce ingredients 2
- Ingredients:
- 12 oz. Peeled and Seeded Cucumbers, cut into 1” pieces
- 1.5 oz. Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp. White Vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. Sesame Oil
- 1/2 tsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds
Greek Potatoe Salad
By exdircomp
In a medium salad bowl, combine the potatoes, onions, scallions, olives, dill, and oregano
- 2 pounds red Bliss potatoes, boiled and quartered
- 1 medium red onion, halved and sliced into half moons
- 2 scallions, thinly chopped
- 24 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- 2 ounces olive oil
- 1/2 ounce red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Caramelized Mango Buttercream
By exdircomp
For the ginger syrup: Directions Bring all the ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sug...
- For the ginger syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
- For the cupcakes:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup oil
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons molasses
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- For the caramelized mango buttercream:
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cups (1 pound) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped or (local Indian Grocery Store and buy yourself a can of mango pulp....)
- mango essence
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 plus 3 tablespoons cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup candied ginger, finely diced
- 1/4 cup sugar
Chocolate Mousse
By exdircomp
1. In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are mel...
- 8 oz. SCHARFFEN BERGER 62% Cacao Semisweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup water, divided use
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped