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Potato Pancakes
By barbaran
Grate 5 of the potatoes on the largest holes of a box grater
- 8 Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 to 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- Kosher salt
- 2 eggs
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Devil's Food Cake
By barbaran
Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F
- Nonstick spray
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 ounces Dutch-process cocoa
- 10 1/2 ounces dark brown sugar
- 5 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 1/2 ounces sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 large whole eggs, at room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 5 1/2 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ounce mayonnaise
- 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
- 8 ounces powdered sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
A Flock of Turkeys
By barbaran
•Using a serrated knife, cut 1/2 in
- 48 sugar cookies (3 inches)
- 1 package (12 ounces) chocolate and marshmallow cookies
- 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
- 1 cup vanilla frosting
- Yellow and red paste food coloring
Steaks and Stilton Sauce
By barbaran
Thirty minutes before grilling the steaks, remove them from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room tempera...
- 4 (1 1/4-inch thick) boneless rib eye steaks
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Stilton Sauce, recipe follows
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- 4 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallions, white and green parts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Ain't No Thing Butta Chicken Wing
By barbaran
In a medium bowl, combine all of the spices
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 4 pounds chicken wings, sectioned into wings and drumettes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 2 tablespoons reserved spice mixture, from above
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce (recommended: Crystal hot sauce)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Grilled Vidalia Onions with Bacon Butter
By barbaran
Special equipment: Heavy duty aluminum foil Preheat grill to medium heat
- 4 large Vidalia onions
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
Chili's Boneless Shanghai Wings
By barbaran
Menu Description: "Crispy breaded chicken breast topped with sweet and spicy ginger-citrus sauce
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup Hidden Valley Ranch bottled salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk (or whole milk)
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered wasabi
- 1 drop green food coloring
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 skinless chicken breast fillets
- 6 to 10 cups vegetable or canola oil
Monte Christo Sandwiches
By barbaran
Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo Jr
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices white bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound ham, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound turkey, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 (16-ounce) can cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Chunk Blondies
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 1/4 pounds semisweet chocolate chunks, such as Nestle's
Brewed Awakening Rib Roast
By barbaran
For the brine: In a large bowl, add the water, salt, and coffee
- 4 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 4 cups brewed French roast coffee
- 1 standing rib roast, 3-bones, about 6 pounds
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup freshly ground French roast coffee, or espresso
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper