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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Goat Cheese
By LRay
This dish has become a signature of Domenica chef Alon Shaya
- Roasted Cauliflower
- 2 1/2 cups dry white wine
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 head of cauliflower, leaves removed
- Whipped Goat Cheese and Assembly
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 3 ounces feta
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for serving
- Coarse sea salt (for serving)
Carrot-and-Parsnip Souffle
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, November 2015, page 109
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, room temperature, for dish
- 2 tablespoons sugar, plus more for dish
- 8 ounces parsnips (4 medium), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 ounces carrots (5 medium), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups 100 percent carrot juice
- Coarse salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 3 large egg yolks, plus 5 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch of ground allspice
Chocolate Coconut Empanadas
By LRay
Better Homes and Gardens Website
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup Ghirardelli® Unsweetened Cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
- 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- Water
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- Sweetened flaked coconut, toasted* (optional)
Hazelnut Butter and Coffee Meringues
By LRay
Bon Appetit, January 2015, page 83
- 1 cup skin-on hazelnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large egg whites
- Pinch of cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons coffee beans, chopped
Eggplant Fries
By LRay
Eggplant Fries These flavorful frites are not only a clever riff on a fried standard, they're also lamb's best f...
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped kosher pickle or pickle relish
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vietnamese Pho
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, February 15, 2015, page 19
- 4 pounds beef marrow or knuckle bones, rinsed and patted dry
- 3 pounds oxtail, rinsed and patted dry
- 1 2 1/2-pound piece beef brisket, rinsed and patted dry
- 10 whole cloves
- 6 whole star-anise pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 1/2 large onions, 2 halved lengthwise, 1/2 thinly sliced
- 4 medium shallots
- 1 4-inch piece fresh ginger, halved lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, or a 1 1/2-inch piece yellow rock sugar (available at kalustyans.com)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup Vietnamese or Thai fish sauce, such as nuoc nam or nam pla
- 1 12-ounce piece beef eye of round
- 2 pounds rice stick noodles
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- Cilantro sprigs, preferably Vietnamese, for serving
- Fresh basil leaves, preferably Thai, for serving
- Bean sprouts, for serving
- Thai bird or serrano chiles, thinly sliced, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Asian chili sauce, such as sambal oelek or Sriracha, for serving
- Hoisin sauce, for serving
Checkerboard Vegetable Squares
By LRay
Southern Living Magazine. Fines herbes (FEEN erb) is a French term for a blend of four herbs: usually chives, pars...
- 1 cup cottage cheese (can also use ricotta cheese)
- 1 1/2 cups saltine crackers, coarsely crushed (approximately 25 crackers)
- 1 teaspoon dried fines herbes
- 2 -4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
- 3 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
Skillet Sausage and Cabbage
By LRay
Southern Living JANUARY 2001
- 1 (16-ounce) package kielbasa sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 6 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
- 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dump Cake
By LRay
Source Unknown
- 1 Can Pie Filling (Such as Apple - Your Choice). You may use 2 cans if you prefer.
- 1 large Can Crushed Pineapple
- 1 Package Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 Stick of Melted Butter
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Green Apple & Honey
By LRay
This simple Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Green Apple & Honey is so gorgeous, tastes great and is good for you! Enjo
- 1 1/2 pounds red beets, tops removed and scrubbed
- 8 ounces baby Chioggia beets, tops removed and scrubbed
- Coarse salt & freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed or safflower oil
- 3 tablespoons pure honey
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1 green apple
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 cups sprouts or microgreens, for garnish