JDARK's profile page
Recipes
Banana and Walnut Smoothie
By JDARK
1. Combine the ice, almond milk, coconut water, walnuts, dates and banana in the blender and blend on high speed un...
- 1-1/2 cups ice
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 3 tablespoons walnut pieces
- 2 dried dates, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 medium banana, peeled
Homemade Orange Marshmallows
By JDARK
1. Butter the bottom and sides of an 8 x 8-inch straight-sided baking pan
- Butter, for greasing the pan
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1/2 cup water, plus 1/4 cup
- 3 tablespoons (3 packets) unflavored gelatin
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 large orange, zested
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Orange decorating sugar
Spiced Turkey Breast
By JDARK
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 turkey breast, on the bone, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels
- 10 cipollini onions
- 3 medium carrots, peeled, and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning
Citrus Cream Smoothie
By JDARK
1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1-1/4 cups orange juice
- 2 medium bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons grated orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice
Banana Bread
By JDARK
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3-4 bananas)
Fried Smashed Potatoes with Lemons
By JDARK
For the potatoes: 1. Put the potatoes in an 8-quart stockpot with enough cold water to cover by at least 2 inches
- 2 pounds baby or fingerling potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra as needed
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 lemons, zested
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nacho Cheese Sauce
By JDARK
1. Mix together peppers, olive oil, garlic and butter, in saucepan
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red pepper
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 scallions, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced jalapenos
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- pinch cayenne pepper
Truffle Pops
By JDARK
For the ganache: 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 8 ounces (1 1/2 cups) bittersweet (60 percent cacao) chocolate chips (recommended: Ghiradelli)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups (12 ounces) bittersweet (60 percent cacao) chocolate chips (recommended: Ghiradelli)
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts, such as pistachios or walnuts
- 1 cup mini-chocolate chips
- 3 (1.4-ounce) milk chocolate-toffee candy bars,finely chopped
- Special equipment: 18 (4-inch) wooden pop sticks, a 1-ounce cookie scoop
Barbeque Sauce
By JDARK
1. In a medium saucepan or a large high-sided saute pan, combine the ketchup, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ...
- 3 cups ketchup
- 2 cups cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard (preferably Colman's)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chili powder
- 1 "knob" fresh ginger (about 4 inches), peeled and cut in 3 pieces
- 5 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 lemons, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
Chocolate Cinnamon Bread
By JDARK
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Chocolate Batter:
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups flour
- 1-1/4 cups Dutch-processed cocoa
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Cocoa-Spice Sugar Crust:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- Pinch ground ginger
- Pinch ground cloves
- 1/4 cup decorating or sparkle sugar