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Thai Spring Rolls
By JDARK
1. Place 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium to high heat
- SPRING ROLL:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-size piece ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced into matchstick pieces
- 1 red chili, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded or finely chopped cabbage
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil, plus more for deep-frying
- 1 package spring roll wrappers (thawed if frozen)
- STIR-FRY SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce or vegetarian stir-fry sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Meltaway Danish
By JDARK
Dough: 1. Combine yeast and milk in bowl of standing mixer fitted with paddle attachment
- Detrempe - Danish Dough:
- 1 Tablespoon yeast
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1-1/2 teaspoon good vanilla
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 2 large eggs, chilled
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Beurrage - Butter Block:
- 1/2 pound cold unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Filling:
- 3/4 pound cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon good vanilla
Stuffed Baby Peppers
By JDARK
1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 24 (2 to 3-inch long) sweet baby peppers
True Vanilla Ice Cream
By JDARK
1. Combine 1-1/2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt in a medium saucepan
- 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- A pinch of kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
Sweet and Spicy Sauce
By JDARK
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, Marsala wine, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ...
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sweet Marsala wine
- 1/4 packed cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground arrowroot powder or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Chicken Marsala Meatballs
By JDARK
1. Preheat the broiler to high
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons milk, room temperature
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon Marsala wine
- 1 pound ground white meat chicken
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino, plus extra for serving
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons flour
- 1-1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Farro with Cheese and Herbs
By JDARK
1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Butter, for baking dish
- 1 pound farro
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 cups (8 ounces) grated extra-sharp Cheddar
- 2 cups (8 ounces) grated mozzarella
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons herbes de Provence
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (about 5 ounces) 1/2-inch thick slices multi-grain or whole-grain bread, preferably 1 day old, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Double Ginger Cookies
By JDARK
1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packed cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped candied ginger (about 2-1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg, at room temperature
Zeppole
By JDARK
Coffee-Glazed Italian Doughnuts
- Doughnuts:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Glaze:
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (recommended: Kahlua)
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Water, as needed
- 3 ounces chocolate bar
- 1 cup raspberries
Classic New York Style Cheesecake
By JDARK
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons vanilla
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar