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Hearty Boys' Greek Lamb & Feta Burgers
By LRay
Makes: 4 servings Prep: 15 mins Grill: 12 mins to 14 mins Makes: 4 servings Prep: 15 mins Grill: 12 mins ...
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh shallot
- 3 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 crusty buns, split
- 4 - 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Sliced tomatoes (optional)
Strawberry Shortcake, Revisited
By LRay
The Local Palate, May 2013, Page 41
- For Shortcake
- 1 1/2 Cups white chocolate (12 ounces)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 cup egg whites
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- For Strawberry Compote
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 1/4 cups strawberries, diced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
- For Diplomat Cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar, divided
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1/2 cup egg yolks
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatin powder, bloomed in 3 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
Amaro-Spiked Mocha with Caramelized Brioche
By LRay
Bon Appetit, February 2016, page 96
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 slice brioche or Pullman bread, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch square strips
- 1/4 cup raw sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cacao), finely chopped
- 1 1/2 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for serving
- 1 single shot espresso (about 1 ounce)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 1/2 ounces amaro (preferably Nonino)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Winter Squash with Spiced Butter
By LRay
Traditional Thanksgiving flavors (squash, cinnamon, butter) are given a beautiful Persian accent
- SQUASH:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon crushed dried rose petals (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt
- 4 pounds assorted small winter squash (such as acorn, kabocha, or delicata)
- Kosher salt
- 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- Ingredient Info.:
- Dried rose petals are available at Middle Eastern markets and kalustyans.com.
French Macarons
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, March 2014, page 62
- 2/3 cup sliced blanched almonds (71 grams)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar (117 grams)
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (53 grams)
- Filling
Pink Peppercorn Panna Cotta with Macerated Cherries
By LRay
Recipes & Menus | recipes Pink Peppercorn Panna Cotta with Macerated Cherries Chris Cosentino, the chef at Incant...
- 3 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk, divided
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons pink peppercorns, crushed
- 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 12 ounces fresh cherries, pitted, halved, or frozen, thawed
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Milkshake (My Milkshake) from Roy Choi
By LRay
From the Cookbook L. A. Son by Roy Choi (The man behind teh Kogi BBQ Truck)
- 3 Cups Premium Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 Banana, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup shaved ice, made by putting ice cubes in a resealable storage bag and crushing them with a can of soup or any other heavy object
- 3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- Microscopic pinch of Maldon Sea Salt
- 2 Cups Whole Milk
- Frosted Flakes and Caramel Sauce
BA’s Best Buttermilk Biscuits
By LRay
Bon Appetit, April 2016, page 30
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plus more, melted, for brushing
- 1 cup chilled buttermilk
Iceberg with Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, and Bacon
By LRay
Bon Appetit, April 2018, page 12
- 1 cup walnuts
- 4 slices bacon
- 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled, divided
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 5 teaspoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce, cut crosswise into four 1-inch-thick slices
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
Wok-Fried Rice Noodles with Chicken and Squid
By LRay
Bon Appetit, May 2015, page 115
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small skinless, boneless chicken thigh (about 4 ounces), chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 ounces squid, coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 10 ounces fresh rice noodles; or 8 ounces dried pad thai noodles, soaked 1 hour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons Golden Mountain Seasoning Sauce or Thai thin soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped preserved cabbage (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped preserved sweet radish (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- Hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek; for serving)