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Carnitas: Braised and Fried Pork
By danand
Editor's note: Chef Roberto Santibañez, the chef/owner of Fonda in Brooklyn, New York shared this recipe as part o...
- 4 pounds fatty pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cups water
- 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 orange, cut into 2 pieces
- 1/4 cup pork lard or vegetable oil
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican, crumbled
- 2 teaspoons fine salt, or 4 teaspoons kosher salt
Luscious Lemon Snaps
By danand
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C )
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Lemon Cake with Crackly Caramel Glaze and Lime-Yogurt Mousse
By danand
Pastry chef Lynn Moulton aims for intriguing textural contrasts in her desserts
- CAKE
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup pure olive oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Finely grated zest of 2 lemons
- LIMONCELLO SYRUP
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons limoncello liqueur or 1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract
- CARAMEL TOPPING
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons water
- Lime-Yogurt Mousse, for serving
Ravioli with Balsamic Brown Butter
By danand
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 18 to 20 ounces store-bought ravioli (cheese, mushroom, or squash)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Marcus Samuelsson's Swedish Meatballs
By danand
Directions: Combine the breadcrumbs and heavy cream in a small bowl, stirring with a fork until all the crumbs ar...
- For the meatballs
- 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 pound ground chuck or sirloin
- 1/2 pound ground veal
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- For the sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lingonberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- To garnish
- lingonberry preserves
- quick pickled cucumbers
Chef John's Bacon Jam
By danand
Place bacon in a large, heavy-bottomed pot and cook over medium heat until bacon is crispy and the rendered fat is ...
- 1 1/2 pounds bacon, chopped
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 4 large yellow onions, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce
By danand
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, and whiskey
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup bourbon whiskey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
Basil Cream Chicken
By danand
1. Place milk and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls
- 1/4 (cup) milk
- 1/4 (cup) bread crumbs
- 1 (pound) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 3 (tablespoon) butter
- 1/2 (cup) chicken broth
- 1 (cup) heavy whipping cream
- 1 (4.0 ounce jar) sliced pimento peppers, drained
- 1/2 (cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 (cup) chopped fresh basil
- 1/8 (teaspoon) ground black pepper
Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken
By danand
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
By danand
Combine all ingredients and mix well in mixer or food processor
- 1 c. raspberry vinegar
- 1 c. olive oil
- 1 c. vegetable oil
- 1 c. pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tsp. salt