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Margarita
By dhoffmanlatter
1. juice the lemon including pulp 2
- 1 lime
- same amount of agave nectar
- jigger of tequila
- shaved ice and ice
Bittersweet Chocolate Cake
By dhoffmanlatter
Position rack in middle of oven
- 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (at least 70 percent cocoa), coarsely chopped
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick)
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cocoa powder (preferably infused with a vanilla bean)
Gratin of Cavatappi, Tomatoes and Chevre (fancy mac and cheese)
By dhoffmanlatter
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 2 cups cavatappi (8 oz) or other small tubular pasta
- 1 lb roma tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
Tomato, Nectarine and Burrata Salad
By dhoffmanlatter
In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes and nectarines with the vinegar, oil, salt and sugar, and gently toss to com...
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, at room temperature, cored and chopped into big, irregular shapes
- 2 large ripe nectarines, at room temperature, halved, pitted and torn into large chunks
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup store-bought salsa verde (such as Frontera brand)
- 1/4 cup packed basil leaves
- 2 medium balls burrata (may substitute fresh mozzarella or best-quality imported feta)
Dark Chocolate Tart
By dhoffmanlatter
1. Make crust: Preheat oven to 350ºF
- CRUST:
- 30 chocolate wafer cookies
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- FILLING:
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon bourbon, optional
Garlicky Stewed White Beans with Mixed Peppers
By dhoffmanlatter
1.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cup chopped yellow or red bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Marinated Grilled Summer Veggies
By dhoffmanlatter
Combine all Marinade ingredients in a 1-gallon ziplock plastic freezer bag
- 3 3 garlic cloves, grated with a Microplane grater
- 12 large 12 large cherry tomatoes 12 large cremini mushrooms 2 medium-size zucchini, cut into 3-in.-long pieces 2 medium-size yellow squash, cut into 3-in.-long pieces 1 medium-size red onion, cut in 1 1/2-in. wedges
- Kosher salt (optional) Ground black pepper (optional)
Tomato, Nectarine and Burrata Salad
By dhoffmanlatter
In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes and nectarines with the vinegar, oil, salt and sugar, and gently toss to com...
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, at room temperature, cored and chopped into big, irregular shapes
- 2 large ripe nectarines, at room temperature, halved, pitted and torn into large chunks
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup store-bought salsa verde (such as Frontera brand)
- 1/4 cup packed basil leaves
- 2 medium balls burrata (may substitute fresh mozzarella or best-quality imported feta)
Chicken Cacchitori
By dhoffmanlatter
Season chicken with salt and pepper
- 6 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in
- Salt and pepper to season
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (more if needed )
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (or 8 cloves)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 small yellow pepper (capsicum), diced
- 1 small red pepper (capsicum), diced medium
- 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
- 10 oz | 300g mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives
- 8 sprigs of thyme
- 2 tablespoons each freshly chopped parsley and basil, plus more to garnish
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 150 ml red wine
- 2 x 14 oz | 410g cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 7 oz | 200g mini Roma tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Silver Palate Chocolate Cake
By dhoffmanlatter
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- for the cake:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing pan
- 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour, plus extra for flouring the pan
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- For the frosting:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract