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SPINACH-SORREL TART
By LRay
Directions Make the black-pepper pate brisee: Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in lowest position
- For the Black-Pepper Pate Brisee 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
- For the Filling 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions (1 pound) 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves) Pinch of red-pepper flakes 1/2 pound spinach, stems removed 1/2 pound sorrel
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions (1 pound)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- Pinch of red-pepper flakes
- 1/2 pound spinach, stems removed
- 1/2 pound sorrel
- For Assembly All-purpose flour, for rolling Coarse salt 6 to 8 ounces Morbier cheese, rind removed and sliced lengthwise into long pieces
- All-purpose flour, for rolling
- Coarse salt
- 6 to 8 ounces Morbier cheese, rind removed and sliced lengthwise into long pieces
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
By LRay
Bon Appetit, September 2016, page 148
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 5 ounces kosher salt (1/2 cup Diamond Crystal or 1/4 cup Morton)
- 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 3 1/2–4-pound chickens, cut into 8 pieces each
- 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel or finely ground fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal or 1 1/2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt, plus more
- 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
- 2 cups buttermilk
- Vegetable oil (for frying; about 6 cups)
- White Barbecue Sauce and bread-and-butter pickles (for serving)
- A deep-fry thermometer
Braised Duck Legs with Polenta and Wilted Chard
By LRay
Bon Appetit, February 2016, page 61
- 4 pounds duck legs
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 12 sprigs thyme
- 10 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 bay leaves, crumbled
- 2 teaspoons juniper berries
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2/3 cup coarse-grind polenta
- 1 teaspoon Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 bunch large Swiss chard
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 ounce Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
The Jam Cake
By LRay
Southern Living, February 2016, page 232
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- archives is finished with a quick caramel cream cheese frosting instead of the traditional burnt sugar icing. And yes, it’s every bit as luscious as it looks.
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 4 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 3 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 2 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 2 2 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups seedless blackberry jam
- 1 1 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans
- 1 1 1 cup peeled and grated Granny Smith apple (about 1 large)
- Shortening
- CARAMEL-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 2 2 packages 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 2 cans 2 (13.4-oz.) cans dulce de leche
- to 4 Tbsp. whipping cream
Cheese Grits Souffle
By LRay
Southern Living, April 2015, page 126
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked stone-ground grits
- 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Gruyère cheese
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Vegetable cooking spray
- Mushroom Gravy
Sage and Kale Corn Bread Dressing
By LRay
From Cover of November 1991 Bon Appétit page 66
- 7 Tablespoons Butter
- 3 Large Celery Stalks, Chopped
- 5 Large Kale Leaves, center spine removed, slivered (about 6 cups)
- 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried crumbled
- 3/4 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon pepper
- 4 Cups 1/2-inch cubes white bread
- 3/4 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
- 1 egg, beaten to blend
Cheese, Leek, and Herb Souffle Casserole
By LRay
Directions Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until pale gold, about 2 minutes
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for dish
- 1 pound large leeks (white and pale-green parts only), quartered lengthwise, cut into 1/8-inch slices (4 cups), and rinsed well
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 5 1/2 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Green Goddess Dip with Endive
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, March 2015, page 20
- 1 firm, ripe Hass avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, chives, and tarragon)
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 heads Belgian endive (1 pound), leaves separated
French Butter Cake
By LRay
Cooks Illustrated, January/February 2017, page 20
- Filling
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup dried California apricots, chopped
- 1/3 cup (2 1/3 ounces) sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Cake
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (6 1/8 ounces) sugar
- 6 large egg yolks (1 lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water)
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Pretzel-Crusted Lime Mousse Tart with Blackberry Sauce
By LRay
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 cups pretzels, finely crushed (1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded lime peel
- 2/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 green food coloring (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1 recipe Blackberry Sauce
- Fresh blackberries