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Perfect Pizza Margherita
By bjlazyl
In a large bowl, mix the yeast with 1/2 cup of the warm water and the sugar and let stand until foamy, about 5 minu...
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 2 cups warm water (90° to 105°)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- One 14-ounce can peeled whole San Marzano tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 pounds buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 32 large basil leaves, torn into pieces
Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani
By bjlazyl
Make the garam masala In a small skillet, toast all of the spices over moderate heat until fragrant
- 10 black peppercorns
- 2 whole cloves
- One 4-inch cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Small piece of mace
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 onions (1 pound), thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup finely chopped mint
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 to 3 Thai chiles, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cayenne
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 1/2 pounds trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
- 4 whole black peppercorns
- 2 whole cloves
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 1 black cardamom pod
- One 2-inch cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Small piece of mace
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 cups basmati rice
- Pinch of saffron threads
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter, plus more for brushing
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water
- 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
- 1 small Thai chile, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced red onion
- 2 teaspoons chopped mint, plus small leaves for garnish
- 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- Pinch of sugar
- Kosher salt
Cajun Shrimp Salad
By bjlazyl
Makes about 5 cups Combine shrimp, dressing, and 1 tbsp
- 2 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
Rib-Eye Steak au Poivre
By bjlazyl
When making steak au poivre, Maria Guarnaschelli always stirs a few capers into the sauce, an addition her daughter...
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 rib-eye steaks, cut 1 3/4 inches thick
- Sea salt
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 1 teaspoon brined green peppercorns, drained
- 1 teaspoon capers in 1 teaspoon of their brine
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce
By bjlazyl
Blanch the tomatoes and remove the skins
- 3 pounds fresh plum tomatoes, blanched, peeled, seeded and quartered
- 3 ounces olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 pinch crushed red-pepper flakes
- 1 pound dry spaghetti
- 2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 leaves fresh basil, shredded
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Ham and Potato Cheddar Soup
By bjlazyl
InstructionsIn a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, chicken broth, carrot and onion
- 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup sliced carrot
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup butter, cubed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 2% milk
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups (8 ounces) sharp shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 -1/2 cups cooked ham, cubed
- 1 cup corn
Popcorn with Sesame-Glazed Pistachios
By bjlazyl
Preheat the oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup popping corn
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 cups shelled unsalted pistachios (8 ounces)
Sweet Potato Pie
By bjlazyl
Mrs. Bonner, who passed away in 2000 at the age of 94, kept a marvelous café in Crawfordville, Georgia, population...
- NGREDIENTS
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed and chilled, plus 8 tbsp. melted and cooled
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 cups boiled and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
crab cakes
By bjlazyl
Lemon wedges, for serving How to Make It Step 1 In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the egg, musta...
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, picked over
- 20 saltine crackers, finely crushed
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Sign In
By bjlazyl
Soak the white beans overnight, then drain, over generously with fresh water and bring to the boil
- Recipe: Sopa de Hinojo (Fennel, Potato and White Bean Soup)
- Serves 4
- 1/2 pound dried white beans (Try Ayocote Blanca or Cassoulet for this one)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 4-5 fennel bulbs, about a pound, outside layer removed, halved and finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
- 3 medium waxy potatoes, about 15 ounces, peeled, diced and lightly salted
- 1 quart bean liquor and /or water
- 40 about 40 threads of saffron, infused in 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh fennel leaves or flat-leaf parsley
- sea salt and black pepper