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Simple Two-Layer Chocolate Birthday Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache
By bjlazyl
Preheat oven to 350˚. Butter two 9"-diameter cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper rounds
- (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- brewed coffee
- unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
- large eggs, room temperature
- buttermilk, room temperature
- vanilla extract
- kosher salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- (packed) light brown sugar
- vegetable oil
- milk chocolate, chopped
- heavy cream
- salt
- unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
Avocado Margarita
By bjlazyl
Toss salt and 1 tsp. lime zest on a small plate
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest, divided
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tequila blanco
- 3/4 cup triple sec
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 8 lime wheels
Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa for Two
By bjlazyl
These fish tacos have all the bright, tropical flavors you're looking for, and the mango salsa puts them over the t
- FOR THE FISH:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole lime, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tilapia fillets
- MANGO SALSA:
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cups red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- TACOS:
- Tortillas of your choice
- Cabbage, shredded, for topping
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Soy Sauce, Fresh Ginger and Toasted Sesame Seeds
By bjlazyl
Directions Watch how to make this recipe Soak 4-inch wooden skewers in cold water for 1 hour
- Wooden skewers (4-inch)
- 24 large shrimp
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup peanut oil, plus extra for drizzling
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Fiery Sweet Potatoes
By bjlazyl
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake potatoes on a baking sheet until very soft, about 1 hour and 15 minutes
- 5 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
Garlic Shrimp Recipe
By bjlazyl
STEP 1 Add the olive oil, wine, garlic and chili pepper to a small 4-inch cazuela (terra cotta dish)
- 2 oz small shelled shrimp (or as many as will fit in one layer in the dish)
- 2 tbsp mild $19.95" data-animation="pop" data-placement="auto-bottom">olive oil
- 2 tbsp mild $8.95" data-animation="pop" data-placement="auto-bottom">white wine
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 dried chili pepper, seeds removed, chopped into 2 pieces
- 1 tsp parsley, minced
- $17.95" data-animation="pop" data-placement="auto-bottom">Sea salt
- $9.95" data-animation="pop" data-placement="auto-bottom">Crusty bread
- $24.95" data-animation="pop" data-placement="auto-bottom">4-inch cazuela dish
Chicken Meatballs
By bjlazyl
directions 1 Place the chicken and the bacon on a plate and freeze to chill for 20 to 30 minutes
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3/4 pound), rinsed and patted dry, sliced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 bacon strip
- 3 slices sandwich bread, roughly torn into small pieces
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling over the meatballs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Balsamic and Rosemary-Marinated Florentine Steak
By bjlazyl
In a sturdy resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar with 1/2 cup of the olive oil and the rosemary
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped rosemary
- One 3-pound porterhouse steak, about 4 inches thick
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
Anchovy-Garlic Dressing
By bjlazyl
Place lemon juice, anchovies, garlic, kosher salt and red-pepper flakes in a medium bowl
- 4 4
- lemons, juiced and strained (about 3/4 cup)
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- oil-packed anchovy fillets (from one 3.5-ounce jar), drained and minced
- 9 9
- fresh, sticky, assertive garlic cloves, finely grated using a Microplane
- 2 2
- teaspoons kosher salt, plus more if desired
- 1 1
- teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 2 2
- cups extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Peel-and-Eat Grilled Shrimp with Harissa
By bjlazyl
These sauce-coated shrimp are messy and delicious
- 2 pounds large shrimp
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup sweet paprika
- 2 small garlic cloves, finely grated
- Kosher salt
- Lime wedges, for serving