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Saffron, Mussel and Nduja Stuffing
By stancec44
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 10 cups sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch squares
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 pounds PEI mussels, rinsed and debearded
- 1 cup white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay
- 1/2 pound Nduja sausage, removed from casing (chorizo or sobrasada can be substituted)
- 1 Spanish onion, medium dice (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 head of fennel, medium dice (1 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley
- 3 eggs, beaten
Egg Salad with Tarragon, Parsley and Chives
By stancec44
1. In a medium saucepan, arrange the eggs in a single layer and cover with water by 1 to 2 inches
- 6 eggs
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon leaves
- 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Chive blossoms, for garnish (optional)
- Toasted bread, for serving
Louisiana-Style Hot Sauce
By stancec44
Although tabasco chiles are traditional in this style of hot sauce, they can be hard to find
- 1-1/4 lb. fresh red chiles, such as cayenne, tabasco, or serrano
- 4 medium cloves garlic, sliced in half and peeled
- 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 tsp. ground celery seed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
Dried Cherry & Coconut Granola (Overnight)
By stancec44
Wake up to a fresh batch of cardamom-scented granola, which becomes crisp overnight in the cooling oven
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1-1/2 cups slivered almonds
- 1 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut chips or unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. table salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup dried cherries, preferably unsweetened
Huevos Estrellados (Olive Oil Fried Potatoes w/Over Easy Eggs)
By stancec44
The potatoes in this comforting Spanish dish should not be brown and crispy like French fries; they should be limp,...
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 7 medium Yukon gold potatoes (2 1/4 lbs.), peeled and cut into eight equal wedges
- Kosher salt
Dutch Oven Bread (Megan Joy version)
By stancec44
The dutch oven and lid are placed in a preheated 450 F oven for 30 minutes before you are ready to bake your loaf
- 1 cup warm water (105-110 F)
- 1 3/4 teaspoons dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 teaspoons sugar
Thai Chicken Soup
By stancec44
Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bunch scallions, whites and pale-greens thinly sliced, dark greens sliced 1-inch thick
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled, shredded
- 1 jalapeño, with seeds, thinly sliced (or seeded if you prefer less heat)
- 1 cup quartered stemmed shiitake mushrooms
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 14-ounce can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon (or more) fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups thinly sliced sugar snap peas
- 1 teaspoon lime zest, divided
- Fresh tender herbs (such as cilantro or basil)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
By stancec44
If there's a better fried chicken, I haven't tasted it
- Two 2 1/2- to 3-pound chickens (see Note on Chicken Size)
- Chicken Brine (recipe follows), cold
- For Dredging and Frying
- Peanut or canola oil for deep-frying
- 1 quart buttermilk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Coating
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
- 1/4 cup onion powder
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Ground fleur de sel or fine sea salt
- Rosemary and thyme sprigs for garnish
- Chicken Brine
- Makes 2 gallons
- 5 lemons, halved
- 24 bay leaves
- 1 bunch (4 ounces) flat-leaf parsley
- 1 bunch (1 ounce) thyme
- 1/2 cup clover honey
- 1 head garlic, halved through the equator
- 3/4 cup black peppercorns
- 2 cups (10 ounces) kosher salt, preferably Diamond Crystal
- 2 gallons water
Lemon Cake with Raspberries and Pistachios
By stancec44
Choose a mild, not-too-peppery olive oil for this tender cake; something fruity will complement the lemony sweetnes...
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (about 4 oz.)
- 3 tablespoons chopped unsalted, raw pistachios
Spiced Clarified Butter
By stancec44
When butter is clarified—cooked until the water has evaporated and the milk solids have separated—it becomes ...
- 1 lb. (2 cups or 4 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 cardamom pods, lightly smashed
- 1 tsp. coriander seeds, coarsely crushed
- 1 tsp. fenugreek seeds, coarsely crushed
- 1 tsp. long pepper, coarsely crushed
- 1 tsp. nigella seed
- ½ tsp. grains of paradise, coarsely crushed
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried thyme