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Cranberry-Ginger Chutney
By exdircomp
Heat butter in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium heat; add celery and onion, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 12 mi...
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 lb. (about 4 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
- 1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, stemmed, cored, and finely chopped
Chicken Tikka Masala
By exdircomp
Combine garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, and cumin in a small bowl
- INGREDIENTS
- 6 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 4 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger
- 4 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cups whole-milk yogurt (not Greek)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 6 cardamom pods, crushed
- 2 dried chiles de árbol or 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus sprigs for garnish
- Steamed basmati rice (for serving)t
Sugar Cookies
By exdircomp
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl
- 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Sazerac
By exdircomp
Chill an old fashion glass
- 1 cube sugar
- 2-1/2 oz rye whisky
- 2 dashes Peychaud bitters
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Absinthe
- Lemon peel
Lemon Frosting
By exdircomp
In a standing mixer fitted with the whisk, beat the butter and egg yolk at medium-high speed until creamy
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg yolk (optional)
- 1 pound confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Angel Food Cake Recipe
By exdircomp
Note: Cream of Tartar is tartaric acid and is a fine white crystalline acid salt which is a by-product of the wine-...
- 1 1/4 cups (125 grams) sifted cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated white sugar, divided
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) egg whites, at room temperature (from about 12 large eggs)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
Asparagus-parmesan-spinach-mushroom Frittata
By exdircomp
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced cheese
- 1 pound fresh spinach
- 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
- 1 sliced tomato
Baked Grits
By exdircomp
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 3 cups cooked grits
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 3/4 cups grated Cheddar
- Paprika, to taste
- Cayenne pepper, to taste (usually no more than 1 or 2 dashes)
Plum Strudel
By exdircomp
Process flour, ¼ cup sugar, butter, baking powder, and salt in a food processor until pea-size crumbles form
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into 1/2″ cubes and chilled
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 12-oz. jar plum preserves
Apple Cake
By exdircomp
Apple Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place rack in the center of the oven
- Apple Cake:
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 pound (454 grams) apples
- 1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cup (195 grams) all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) raisins
- Glaze: (optional)
- 1/3 cup (85 grams) apricot preserves or jam