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Brussels Sprout Fritters
By JDARK
Remove the hardy stalk near the base of the sprouts and the outermost leaves as needed
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup gluten free all-purpose flour*
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg
- 2-4 Tablespoons olive oil
Naan
By JDARK
Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl; let sit for five minutes or till bubbly
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2-3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 2 tsp garlic, minced (optional)
Cannoli
By JDARK
For the Cannoli Shells To a food processor add flour, sugar and salt
- Shells
- 1 3/4 cups (250g) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp (18g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp (43g) unsalted butter, diced into small pieces
- 1/3 cup marsala wine*, then more as needed
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg white
- Vegetable oil or shortening, for frying (about 8 cups)
- Filling
- 32 oz. whole milk ricotta, strained**
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar***
- 3/4 cup (126g) mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon****
- Chopped unsalted pistachios, optional
Spanish Chicken and Rice
By JDARK
In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients for the Spanish seasoning mix
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts - OR 6 chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 lemon
- chopped cilantro or parsley - for garnish
- Spanish seasoning mix
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Chicken Francese
By JDARK
For the chicken Place each piece of chicken in between two pieces of plastic wrap
- For the chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts thin cut
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- For the sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter divided use
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Honey Cornbread
By JDARK
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 cup honey
Moist Chocolate Cake
By JDARK
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated white sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk or substitute by putting 1 tbsp white vinegar in a cup then filling the rest up with milk; let stand 5 minutes until thickened
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee or 2 tsp instant coffee in 1 cup boiling water
Creme Brulee
By JDARK
Cut your vanilla bean open in half lengthwise then use the non-sharp side of a knife to scrape out the vanilla bean...
- 20 oz (2.5 Cups) Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 vanilla beans pod cut in half and scraped
- ¼- ½ Teaspoon Salt, optional
- 100 grams (½ Cup) Granulated/ Caster Sugar
- 6 Large Egg Yolks, at room temperature
- 7 ½ Tablespoons Granulated Sugar (1 ½ Tablespoons per creme brulee)
- Kitchen Torch
Chocolate Creme Brulee
By JDARK
Cut your vanilla bean open in half lengthwise then use the non-sharp side of a knife to scrape out the vanilla bean...
- 2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 Vanilla Bean Pod cut in half and scraped
- ¼ Teaspoon Espresso Powder
- 1/3 cup Dark/ Semi-Sweet Chocolate
- 100 grams (½ Cup) Granulated/ Caster Sugar
- 5 Large Egg Yolks, at room temperature
- Kitchen Torch
- 3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar (1 ½ Tablespoons per creme brulee)
Candied Walnuts
By JDARK
Heat oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups (12 ounces) raw walnut halves