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Paella Mixta
By stancec44
In Valencia, paella is cooked over an open fire, tended to by a cadre of men who fuel the flame with orange-tree br...
- For the Allioli:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, preferably a light, fruity variety
- 1 garlic clove, pounded into a paste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- For the Paella:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- 6 whole jumbo shrimp (with heads and tails)
- 6 ounces dry-cured Spanish chorizo, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 medium Spanish onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium tomatoes, grated using a box grater
- 2 dried ñora chile peppers, stemmed, seeded and soaked in 1 cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika (pimentón picante)
- 1 large pinch Spanish saffron threads, crumbled
- 2 cups paella rice, preferably Bomba or Valencia
- Salt, to taste
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1/2 pound littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 3 roasted piquillo peppers, torn into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- For serving:
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 lemons cut into wedges (optional)
Leite's Coddled Eggs w/Potato Puree
By stancec44
These coddled eggs with potato puree are a mindboggling breakfast
- 1/4 cup fine sea salt, plus more for garnish
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch (18-mm) dice
- 10 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (5 1/2 oz), softened
- Kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
- Eight 1/4-inch (6-mm) thick slices baguette, cut on a diagonal, toasted
Limoncello Gelato
By stancec44
This not-too-sweet gelato is drizzled with limoncello, a lemon liqueur from Italy
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese*
- 4 coffee beans
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup limoncello or other lemon liqueur plus additional for serving
Bellini Pops
By stancec44
The combination of ripe summer peaches and Prosecco makes for a sweet frozen treat that tastes a lot like the popul...
- 16 to 18 oz. ripe peaches (about 4 medium), peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2-1/4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1-1/2 cups Prosecco
Sour Plum Sauce (Tkemali)
By stancec44
In a large non-metallic saucepan, combine the plums and enough water to barely cover
- 1 1/2 lbs unripe fresh plums
- 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 5 large garlic cloves, crushed in a garlic press
- 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (to taste)
- salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
By stancec44
In your slow cooker, place the chicken in the base, then top with the onion, carrots, celery stalks and garlic clov...
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 1/2 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Grown Up Baked Potatoes
By stancec44
1. Preheat the oven to 350°
- FOR EACH VERSION:
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- CREAMY MUSHROOM BAKED POTATOE
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch spring onions, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Greek yogurt
- SPICY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sesame seeds
- BALSAMIC CARAMELIZED ONION
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
The Shake & Out Burger
By stancec44
For too long, East and West Coasters have had the best access to fast food excellence
- Sauce:
- 4 potato rolls
- 8 slices American cheese
- 2 cups green leaf lettuce
- 1 1/4 pounds top-quality ground chuck
- 3/4 pound ground beef brisket
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups red onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons yellow prepared mustard
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow prepared mustard
- 1 tablespoon dill pickles, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Banh Tom (Sweet Potato Shrimp Fritters)(We had this in Hanoi at the Lake)
By stancec44
Who doesn’t love anything that’s battered and fried? Banh tom is another Vietnamese dish originating from Hanoi...
- 2 large sweet potatoes (cut into french fry like slices)
- 12 large head and shell on shrimp, deveined (you can also use head and shell off as well, but we prefer everything intact for more crunch!)
- 1 package of tempura batter (several different brands are available in Asian groceries– just follow package instructions–but instead of water, we substitute half water/beer)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of tumeric powder
- lettuce, herbs such as basil, mint, perilla, Vietnamese balm, pickled carrots and daikon
- nuoc mam cham
Pan-Roasted Brined Pork Chop
By stancec44
Brining these chops makes them moist, tender, and seasoned throughout, and the sugar helps create a dark, carameliz...
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon juniper berries
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise, plus 2 unpeeled cloves for basting
- 2 large sprigs thyme
- 1 2-inch-thick bone-in pork chop (2 ribs; about 1 1/4 lb.)
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Flaky or coarse sea salt