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Grilled Kofta Kebabs
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, June 2015, Page 84
- 2 pounds ground lamb or dark-meat turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt (or 2 1/4 teaspoons, if using ground turkey)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Pita Bread; assorted accompaniments; sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion; and mint sprigs, for serving
Spiced Bourbon Cherries
By LRay
Better Homes and Gardens, November 2014, page 88
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups bourbon
- 1 pound fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
The St. James Gruyère and Caramelized Onion Sandwich
By LRay
The Locale Palate, Feb/March 2014, page 57
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, plus additional softened butter for
- spreading
- 2 −4 yellow onions, sliced thinly from root to stem
- 2 pieces firm multi-grain bread
- Sliced or grated Gruyère or Comtè cheese
Lamb and Bulgar Stew with White Beans
By LRay
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 pound ground lamb
- 2/3 cup bulgur
- 3/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced plum tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) gigante or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 cups)
- 3 1/2 ounces feta cheese (about 2/3 cup), plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, plus more for garnish
Milk-Chocolate Pudding Cupcakes
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, February 2016, page 95
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (61 percent cacao), melted and cooled
- Milk-Chocolate Pudding
- Milk-Chocolate Ganache for Pudding Cupcakes
- Chocolate Curls, for serving (optional)
Wedge Salad with Pimiento Cheese Dressing
By LRay
Michal Thornton, Gulfport, MS, Southern Living JUNE 2013
- 4 ounces mild andouille sausage, diced
- 1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento
- 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 iceberg lettuce wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound CAKE
By LRay
Southern Living, February 2015, Page 105
- CAKE
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened at room temperature
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate morsels
- Shortening
- CHOCOLATE GLAZE
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- BUTTERMILK GLAZE
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Big Bob's Gibson's White Sauce
By LRay
Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Buttermilk Pudding with Pomegranate Compote
By LRay
Better Homes & Gardens, December 2013, page 144
- Pudding:
- 1/4 cup cold milk or water
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
- Pomegranate Compote
- 1/3 cup dry red wine (such as Pinot Noir)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup navel orange sections, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
By LRay
Combine all ingredients in bowl and stir
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces Colby cheese, grated (2 cups)
- 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)
- 1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- Bread of your choice