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Fish Stew with Herbed Toasts
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, February 2015, page 48
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 shallots, minced (1/4 cup)
- 5 sprigs thyme
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) whole peeled plum tomatoes in juice
- 16 ounces clam juice
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless cod or halibut fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 slices baguette, each 1 1/2 inches thick on the diagonal
Baba au Rhum (Martha Stewart)
By LRay
Place milk and yeast in a small bowl; stir to dissolve
- 5 tablespoons lukewarm milk (100 to 115 degrees), plus 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 ounce fresh yeast
- 1 pound 2 ounces all-purpose flour, plus more for forming dough
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 6 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened, plus more for molds
- 1/4 cup superfine sugar
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Rum Syrup
- Whipped Cream, for serving (optional)
- Cherries, for serving (optional)
Millionaire's Shortbread
By LRay
Cooks Illustrated, November/December 2016 Millionaire’s shortbread has a lot going for it: a crunchy shortbread ...
- Crust
- 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Filling
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup packed (7 ounces) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (6 ounces chopped fine, 2 ounces grated)
Cornmeal Hoecakes
By LRay
Bon Appetit, February 2016, page 10
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup coarse-grind cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; plus 2 teaspoons room temperature
- Sour cream and sliced scallions (for serving)
- Flaky sea salt
Sweet Potato Soup with Curried Cheese Crisps
By LRay
Servings Per Recipe 4 servings Calories416 Total Fat (g)27 Saturated Fat (g)17, Monounsaturated Fat (g)8, Polyuns
- 2 lb. sweet potatoes
- 3 green onions, coarsely chopped
- 1 14-oz. can vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 oz. white cheddar cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
- Paprika (optional)
Bucatini with Red Clam Sauce and Hot Pepper
By LRay
This recipe calls for mostly canned and jarred items
- Coarse salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Red-pepper flakes
- 1 can (14 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, chopped, plus 1/2 cup juice
- 2 cans (6.5 ounces each) chopped clams, drained, reserving 1 cup clam juice
- 1 tablespoon capers (preferably salt-packed), rinsed and drained
- 3/4 pound bucatini (perciatelli) or other long pasta
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Salmon with Potato Salad and Horseradish Yogurt
By LRay
Bon Appetit, February 2016, page 65
- 1 1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds skin-on salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 scallions
- 1 tablespoon torn tarragon
- 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled horseradish (from about a 2-inch piece)
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mixed tender herb sprigs (such as parsley, tarragon, and sage)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Flaky sea salt
Mushroom Stroganoff
By LRay
Southern Living, September 2015, Page 106
- 1 (8-oz.) package egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil $
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 (8-oz.) packages sliced cremini mushrooms
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Sausage Logs
By LRay
Directions Stir together sage, thyme, salt, garlic, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper
- 1 boneless pork shoulder (4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- Minced garlic (from 7 to 8 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Oyster and Sausage Turnovers with Apple Horseradish Sauce
By LRay
From Bon Appétit November 1992 page 108
- SAUCE
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tart green apple (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cut into quarters, grated
- 2 Tablespoons minced fresh chives or green onion
- 2 Tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon prepared horseradish
- Dash Cayenne Pepper
- TURNOVERS
- 1/2 Pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 pint shucked oysters, drained
- 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 14-ounce package frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets), thawed