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Amaretto Chocolate Tart with Apricot Cream
By JDARK
1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F
- Butter, for greasing the tart pan
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, chilled
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons iced water, plus extra, as needed
- 2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli (12 ounces)
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup apricot jam, such as Bonne Maman
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Special equipment: One 9-inch tart pan with a removable base
Squash Caponata
By JDARK
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 large zucchini, peeled and cut into small cubes (about 1/2-inch)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 heaping tablespoons golden raisins
- 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
- 1 cup canned San Marzano whole plum tomatoes, drained of their liquid and broken into small pieces
- 3 medium-size stalks celery, cut into thin rounds
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 12 green olives, preferably Cerignola, pitted and chopped
Citrus Salad
By JDARK
1. Place a sieve over a medium bowl
- 1 large orange, peeled and ends trimmed
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and ends trimmed
- 1 large or 2 small fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
By JDARK
Crust: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F 2
- Crust:
- 2 cups cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
- Cake:
- 14 ounces caramel
- 15 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Korean BBQ Beef
By JDARK
1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to high
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 bunch scallions, green part only
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 pound thinly sliced rib-eye steak (you can find this at Korean markets)
- 1 small head green leaf lettuce, leaves separated
Breakfast Tart with Pancetta and Green Onions
By JDARK
1. Put an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Butter, for greasing the pan
- Flour, for dusting the pan
- 1 unroll-and-bake refrigerated 9-inch pie crust
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 3 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 5 eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Gruyere
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cranberry Sauce
By JDARK
1. In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice
- 12 ounces cranberries
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
Nonna's Artichokes
By JDARK
1. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
- 2 large or 3 medium 10-ounce artichokes, trimmed, thorns removed, halved lengthwise and chokes removed
- 1 large lemon, halved
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tablespoons anchovy paste
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup medium black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
Brownie Swirl Cheesecake
By JDARK
Crust: 1. Grease bottom of a 9” springform pan
- Crust:
- 1 package brownie mix
- Cake:
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk chocolate pieces, melted