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Mackerel with Crushed Potatoes and Oregano
By LRay
Bon Appetite, January 2014, Page 72
- 2 pounds small waxy potatoes (such as baby Yukon Gold)
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic peeled, crushed
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 6-oz. skin-on mackerel fillets
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
Grilled Spiced Okra
By LRay
The Local Palate, August 2015, page 94
- 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled
- Zest of one lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 wooden skewers, soaked in water
- 1 pound fresh okra pods
- 1 –2 tablespoons peanut oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 lemon for juicing
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes
- 1 cup roasted, coarsely chopped peanuts
- 3 –4 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
Braised Lamb Shanks
By LRay
The Local Palate, March 2016, page 136
- 4 pounds meaty lamb shanks, bone-in*
- Spice Blend (recipe follows)
- Kosher salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, rough chopped in large pieces
- 3 carrots, peeled and rough chopped in large pieces 12 cloves garlic, 6 whole and 6 finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin seed
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground coriander seed
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground fennel seed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chile d’arbol (or cayenne)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine (something you would drink)
- 6-8 cups beef or chicken stock, preferably homemade—a combination works
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses or honey
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, to garnish
- 1 tablespoon each finely diced dates, dried apricots, currants, dried sour cherries (any or all will work), to garnish
- 1 teaspoon finely diced preserved lemon (available at Middle Eastern markets)
- 4-6 servings couscous, basmati rice, or mashed or roasted potatoes
- Spice Blend
- 4 tablespoons freshly ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground cumin seed
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground green cardamom seed
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground fennel
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground caraway
Waioli Tea Room Coconut Pie Recipe
By LRay
From the Waioli Tea Room in Honolulu, Hawaii a few years ago
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup grated coconut
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 drops almond extract
- 1 single crust pie shell
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Strawberry-Passion Fruit Pavlova
By LRay
The true art of making this kind of meringue isknowing the right moment to take it out of the oven--when it's crisp...
- For the Meringue 6 large egg whites, room temperature Pinch of cream of tartar 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar or white-wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 6 large egg whites, room temperature
- Pinch of cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar or white-wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- For the Ricotta Cream 1/2 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise 12 ounces ricotta cheese (1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise
- 12 ounces ricotta cheese (1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- For Serving 2 passion fruits 20 strawberries, hulled and halved (about 12 ounces)
- 2 passion fruits
- 20 strawberries, hulled and halved (about 12 ounces)
Georgia Shrimp and Radish Salad
By LRay
Southern Living, May 2016, page 131
- 2 2 2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp
- 2 2 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1 1 teaspoon table salt, divided
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 1 1 (4-oz.) watermelon radish, cut into fourths and thinly sliced
- 4 4 4 ounces D'avignon (French breakfast) radishes, thinly sliced
- 4 4 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup diced fennel bulb
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 1 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 2 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus a few sprigs for garnish
Raw Artichoke, Celery, and Parmesan Salad
By LRay
Recipes + Menus | recipes Raw Artichoke, Celery, and Parmesan Salad To prevent cut artichokes from browning, w...
- 3 Tbsp.
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp.
- fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 12
- baby artichokes (about 1 lb.), stems trimmed
- 1 1
- cup
- thinly sliced celery
- 3 Tbsp.
- chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 Tbsp.
- chopped fresh mint
- 2 oz.
- shaved Parmesan
Avocado and Sprout Sandwiches
By LRay
Southern Living MAY 2013
- 3 tablespoons red pepper jelly
- 8 sourdough bread slices
- 8 (1-oz.) provolone cheese slices
- 1 large avocado, cut into 12 slices
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 3 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
PRALINE BREAD PUDDING
By LRay
1. Whisk together first 7 ingredients
- 6 Large eggs
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 Teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 (16 ojunce) day-old French bread loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 14 cups)
- 2 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans
- PRALINE SAUCE
- 3 Tablespoons (1 1/2 ounce)salted butter
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt.
Pistachio Layer Cake
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, February 2016, page 79
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
- 2 2/3 cups cake flour, sifted, plus more for dusting
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
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