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Grilled Moroccan Marinated Chicken Thighs
By stancec44
Recipe from In Good Taste cooking class taught by Chef Shelly McDaniel
- 3 lbs. bone-in, or about 2 lbs. boneless chicken thighs
- 1 c. olive oil
- 1/2 c. red wine vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. ground cumin made from whole toasted cumin seeds (see note below)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. ground coriander made from whole toasted coriander seeds
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
Poached Shrimp
By stancec44
Cooking the shrimp off the heat will allow them to poach gently, preventing overcooking
- 1 1/2 pound shell-on large shrimp
- Kosher salt
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2 lemons, halved
- Cocktail sauce and lemon wedges (for serving)
Lamb Shanks, Caramalized Onions, Shallots
By stancec44
For lamb shanks: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound onions, sliced
- 5 large shallots, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried
- 6 3/4 - to 1-pound lamb shanks
- all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 2 1/2 cups canned beef broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- Potato and Root vegetable mash
- 3 large russet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 rutabagas (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled, halved, thinly sliced
- 6 small parsnips (about 14 ounces), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Leite's Texas Brisket
By stancec44
Texas brisket is a very, very special thing
- Prep: 25 M Total: 18 H, 30 M
- Special Equipment: About 6 cups (540 grams) wood chips, preferably oak or mesquite or a combination, soaked in water at least 30 minutes, plus 2 cups (180 grams) dry wood chips
- 1 beef brisket, about 10 pounds (5 kg), fat trimmed to 1/4 inch (6 mm)
- 1/2 cup (125 grams) kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) coarsely ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic (optional)
- Barbecue sauce for serving
Mu Shu Pork Pizza
By stancec44
I left out the black Chinese mushrooms and tiger lily buds when I made this when you kids were young
- Dough:
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 c. warm (110-115 degree) water
- 1 envelope (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
- 3 1/4 c. bread, semolina or unbleached flour, or combination
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 c. olive oil, preferable extra-virgin
- Topping:
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 3/4 lb. boned pork shoulder, thinly sliced and then cut into slivers 2" long by 1" wide
- (if you freeze the pork slightly, it is easier to cut. Can use thick pork chops (boneless))
- 1/4 c. peanut oil for stir frying
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 c. dried tiger lily buds (about 45) soaked in warm water for 30 minutes, then hard tips
- broken off and discarded and buds sliced in half crosswise
- 8 dried cloud ears or black Chinese mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes, then
- drained and chopped (discard hard stems and any other hard parts)
- 1/2 About 1/2 c. sesame or peanut oil
- Salt
- Cornmeal, if using a pizza peel
- 1 About 1 c. hoisin sauce
- 6 green onions, cut into 1" long pieces & then slivered
curried potato salad with green beans and mozzarella insalata di patate con
By stancec44
Though the addition of both mozzarella and a curry dressing makes this potato salad a little unusual, the textures ...
- 3/4 pound small boiling potatoes
- Fine sea salt
- 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 5 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 5 scallions, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder plus more for garnish
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 greenleaf lettuce leaves, torn
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Clotted Cream
By stancec44
All British chefs worth their salt know how to make this classic accompaniment for scones, crepes, and even toast
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream
Mango & Almond Butter Toast
By stancec44
Spread one tablespoon of almond butter on each piece of toasted bread
- 1 Tbsp. Almond Butter
- 1 Ripe mango
Grilled Fish Tacos
By stancec44
These tacos don't come from a particular town or restaurant; rather, they incorporate elements from many different ...
- 2 cups chopped white onion, divided
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
- 1 pound tilapia, striped bass, or sturgeon fillets
- Coarse kosher salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Corn tortillas
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced
- 1/2 small head of cabbage, cored, thinly sliced
- Salsa Verde (Recipe in Sauces)
- Lime wedges
Chocolate Tart Recipe
By stancec44
METHOD For the Dough In a medium bowl, make a well with the flour
- For the Dough
- 6 tablespoons (90 g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes, at room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups (200 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (55 g) confectioner’s sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3 egg yolks
- For the Filling
- 1 2/3 cups (400 g) heavy cream
- 13 ounces (360 g) top-quality, bittersweet chocolate, with a minimum of 70% cocoa, such as Guanaja from Valrhona, chopped
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (200 ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (70 ml) espresso coffee