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Cook's Country Wisconsin Cheddar Beer Soup
By stancec44
Melt butter in large pot over medium heat
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (12-ounce) beer
- 2 cups whole or low-fat milk
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded American cheese (see note, above)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper
- Popcorn for croutons
Steak Picadillo Soft Tacos
By stancec44
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 12-ounce strip of skirt steak
- 1/2 cup 1/4-inch squares green bell pepper
- 3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1/3 cup halved drained pimiento-stuffed green olives plus brine from jar
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 8 corn tortillas
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Lemon Curd Ripple Ice Cream
By stancec44
For the lemon curd: In a heat proof bowl (or the top of a double boiler), beat yolks for 1 minute
- FOR THE LEMON CURD:
- 4 Large Egg Yolks
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Or Cane Sugar
- 1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 Lemon, Zested
- 6 Tablespoons Butter, Cut Into Tablespoon-Sized Pieces
- FOR THE ICE CREAM BASE:
- 2-1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 6 Tablespoons Cane Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cups Whole Milk
- 1-1/4 cup Lemon Curd, From Above (or Store-bought)
Homemade Masa
By stancec44
Need special equipment: molino de mano (hand-operated corn grinder) To become masa, dried corn must first be nixt...
- 4 cups dried corn (about 1 1⁄2 lb.)
- 3 tbsp. calcium hydroxide (also called “cal” or pickling lime)
- Salt
Bacon Jam (use as relish, perhaps)
By stancec44
1. Preheat heavyweight saucepan or Dutch oven on medium heat
- 1 pound smoked bacon, pre-sliced
- 1 large onion
- 1 jalapeno pepper or to taste (optional)
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup water
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes or to taste (optional)
Chocolate Ice Cream (5 days ahead)
By stancec44
Whisk milk and cocoa powder in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat until mixture begins to boil; set aside
- 7 ounces dark chocolate (70% to 75% cacao), finely chopped
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 large egg yolks
- 13 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Bean and Pasta Soup with Cracklins
By stancec44
1. Cook the dried beans: Drain the beans in a colander, rinse well under cold water and transfer to a large pot
- 1 1/2 pounds dried chickpeas, cannellini or great northern beans, soaked overnight (or six 15-ounce cans of beans; if using skip to Step #2 and replace bean cooking liquid with water)
- 4 garlic cloves (2 crushed and 2 minced)
- 2 bay leaves
- 15 black peppercorns
- A mix of herbs, such as sage, rosemary, thyme and/or parsley stems (optional)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Kosher salt
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste or 2 anchovy fillets
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup tubetti or other small pasta
- Handful of store-bought cracklins
Homemade Paneer
By stancec44
Paneer is the star ingredient in some of my most favorite Indian dishes — and probably yours too! I often find my...
- 1/2 gallon whole milk, not UHT pasteurized
- 1/4 cup lemon juice or vinegar
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
- (Can double this recipe if desired)
Porchetta
By stancec44
Author Notes: Hot, aromatic, slow-cooked pork with lots of crispy cracklings, sliced thick and stuffed into a plain...
- 3 3/4 to 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (skin-on, not tied)
- 20 fresh sage leaves
- 5 leafy sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed
- 5 leafy sprigs rosemary, stemmed
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
- 4 tablespoons fennel pollen (can sub ground fennel seed, but it is different)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons medium coarse sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup dry red or white wine
Seafood Chowder w/Crispy Bread Crumbs
By stancec44
1. Heat oven to 400° F. In a food processor, pulse the bread and 2 tablespoons of the oil to form coarse crumbs
- 1 slice sandwich bread, torn into pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 leeks (light green and white parts only), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
- 1 1⁄2 pounds skinless cod, halibut, or sea bass fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 12 littleneck clams and/or 1⁄2 pound cockles
- 1 cup half-and-half
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley