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Bacon Jam
By AzWench
The idea of bacon jam might seem a little weird
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 cup bourbon
Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs for a Crowd
By AzWench
One cup of plain yogurt thinned with ½ cup milk can be substituted for the buttermilk
- Meatballs:
- 2 1/4 cups (about 6 ounces) panko bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (see note)
- 3 large eggs , lightly beaten
- 2 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto , chopped fine
- 3 ounces Parmesan cheese , grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 6 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 3 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin , dissolved in 3 tablespoons cold water
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups grated onionfrom 1 to 2 onions (see note)
- 6 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 cups tomato juice(bottled)
- 3 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 6 tablespoons dry white wine
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 3 pounds spaghetti
- 1/2 cup minced fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- Granulated sugar
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
Jacques Torres' Chocolate Chip Cookies
By AzWench
1. Sift flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl
- 2 cups minus to 2 tablespoons Cake flour
- 1 2/3 cup Bread flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Coarse salt
- 1 1/4 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups Light brown sugar
- 1 cups plus 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoon Natural vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 pounds Bittersweet chocolate at least 60 percent cacao content
- Sea salt for garnish
Artichokes with Brown Butter Hollandaise
By AzWench
For the artichokes: Squeeze a lemon into a large pot of salted water
- Artichokes:
- 2 lemons, halved
- Salt
- 4 artichokes
- Hollandaise:
- 1 1/2 cups/375 g unsalted butter
- 4 egg yolks
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 lemon
Patty Melts
By AzWench
In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat
- 1 stick Butter
- 1 whole Large Onion, Halved And Sliced
- 1-1/2 pound Ground Beef
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 5 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
- 8 slices Swiss Cheese
- 8 slices Rye Bread
Almond Cream Cheese Brownies
By AzWench
Cheesecake and brownies? Yes, please! Almond Cream Cheese Brownies have the best of both worlds! The homemade bro...
- BROWNIES
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder
- 1 cup, minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose four
- 3 tablespoons black cocoa powder (you can substitute Dutch-process cocoa powder if you don't have black)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ALMOND CREAM CHEESE SWIRL
- 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
5-Minute Individual Potato Gratins
By AzWench
Spray 8 muffin tins with vegetable spray
- Vegetable spray
- 2 large russet potatoes; roughly peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
- 2 green onions; finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Penne with Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce
By AzWench
In a large heavy-based sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
- 1/4 tsp. dried red chile flakes
- 1/3 cup homemade or low-salt canned chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz. dried penne, cooked and drained
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)
Triple Chocolate Cookies
By AzWench
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder, such as Medaglia D'Oro
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, slightly softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup best-quality white chocolate chips
Luscious Lemon Frosting
By AzWench
1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; stir in lemon zest and juice
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half (optional)