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Chilled Cucumber Soup
By exdircomp
Directions In a large mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt, half-and-half, cucumbers, red onion, scallions, ...
- 2 (17-ounce) containers Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 3 hothouse cucumbers, unpeeled, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 9 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
- 1 to 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (6 lemons)
- 3/4 pound cooked large shrimp, halved
- Thin slices of lemon, halved, for garnish
- Fresh dill, for garnish
Pork Tenderloin Roulade
By exdircomp
To toast the almonds, spread them on a baking sheet and roast in a 350 degrees F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, stirrin...
- KALE STUFFING:
- 2 pork tenderloins (1 to 1 1/4 pounds each)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, for skillet
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pound kale, rinsed and drained, stems discarded and leaves cut into thin julienne strips
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 slices serrano ham or prosciutto
- 1 (8-ounce) jar piquillo peppers, drained
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Romesco Sauce:
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds
- 1/2 fresh bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces piquillo peppers or fire roasted red bell peppers or pimentos
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
By exdircomp
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place rack in the center of the oven
- 1 cup (120 grams) fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1 2/3 cups (215 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (outer skin of orange) (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice
- NOTE: The fresh cranberries add color and a nice tart flavor to this Pumpkin Cranberry Bread. If fresh cranberries are not available, you could use dried cranberries or even dried cherries.
Stuffing Tricia’s
By exdircomp
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- 16 cups 1-inch bread cubes, white or sourdough (1 1/2 pound loaf)
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 onions)
- 1 cup medium-diced celery (2 stalks)
- 2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large-diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound spicy sausage
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup dried tart cherries
- 1 small jar of roasted chestnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried sage
- Mushrooms (optional)
Marshmallows
By exdircomp
Sprinkle gelatin in 6oz. cold water, let stand one minute
- 4 pkg (1 oz.) powdered gelatin
- 1/3 cup water
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 6 large egg whites
- 3/4 cups confectioners sugar
- 3/4 cup corn starch
Iced Sugar Cookies:
By exdircomp
In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda
- Royal Icing Using Egg Whites:
- 3 cups (390 grams) all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups (330 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted
- or
- Royal Icing Using Meringue Powder:
- 4 cups (440 grams) confectioners' (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons (30 grams) meringue powder
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup (120 - 180 ml) warm water
- Food Coloring (I use Gel Pastes that can be found at cake decorating and party stores or else on-line)
Chicken with Creme Fraiche Glaze
By exdircomp
(Alternatively, you can roast the chicken almost entirely through
- For the Creme Fraiche Glaze:
- Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pound whole chicken, preferably organic
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
- 1 lemon
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- Olive oil
- 1 slice sourdough, cut 3/4-inch thick (day old bread is perfect!)
- Maldon salt
- 1 cup creme fraiche
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon shallots, grated on a fine zester
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
Pierogies
By exdircomp
Homemade Pierogi Tips: 1
- 2 •2 cups flour, plus extra for kneading and rolling dough
- 1/2 •1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 •1 large egg
- 1/2 •1/2 cup sour cream, plus extra to serve with the pierogi
- 1/4 •1/4 cup butter, softened and cut into small pieces
- •butter and onions for sauteing
- •ingredients for filling of your choice
Smoked Jerk Chicken Wings with Honey-Tamarind Dipping Sauce
By exdircomp
This fragrant and spicy jerk marinade gives an instant shot of Jamaican flavor to these smoky wings
- Smoked Jerk Chicken Wings:
- Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split, wing tips removed
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground cascabel chile
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Honey-Tamarind Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup clover honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup tamarind concentrate
- 1-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Special equipment: 1 cup pimento wood chips, shop.pimentowood.com soaked for at least 2 hours in cold water
Hot German Potato Salad
By exdircomp
About the potatoes. You'll want to get uniform slices and you'll want the potatoes to finish cooking about the same...
- Ingredients
- 3 pounds of starchy potatoes
- 3 eggs
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup distilled vinegar
- 1 cup water or chicken broth or german potato broth
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika for garnish
- 3 tablespoons fresh or frozen parsley or chives or scallion tops for garnish