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Orange Almond Streusel Buttermilk Cake
By stancec44
DO NOT OVERCOOK. Should still be some moist crumbs clinging to skewer
- Cake:
- Streusel
- 1 1/2 c. chopped toasted almonds
- 3/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. grated orange peel
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. mace
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temp.
- 3 1/2 c. flour
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/3 c. buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 c. (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temp.
- 2 c. sugar
- 3 eggs, room temp.
- 2 tsp. grated orange peel
Hot Chocolate w/Vanilla Whipped Cream
By stancec44
Using small sharp knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean into small bowl; reserve bean
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 5 c. milk
- 4 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 c. powdered sugar
- 2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. chilled whipping cream
Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate Pops
By stancec44
The spiciness of Mexican chocolate (many brands include cinnamon or other spices) lends a little heat to these crea...
- 1-1/2 cups half-and-half, divided
- 4 oz. Mexican chocolate, chopped
- 3 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 1 Tbs. coffee-flavored liqueur
Porchetta-style Turkey Breast w/Bacon
By stancec44
This got 5 starts on BA website
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ounces pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 sage leaves
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 whole skin-on, bone-in turkey breast, bones removed
- 12 slices bacon
- Special Equipment
- A spice mill or a mortar and pestle
Grilled SW Potato Salad
By stancec44
Heat a gas grill to medium or prepare a charcoal fire with medium- and low-heat areas
- large red onions, cut into 1/2-inch disks and threaded onto metal skewers
- 4 red bell peppers, halved, cored, and seeded
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. plus 2 Tbs. kosher salt; more as needed
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; more as needed
- 1-1/2 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears)
- 1/2 lb. bacon (8 to 9 slices), cooked until crisp, drained, and crumbled
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 3 lb. red potatoes, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
- 3 Tbs. cider vinegar; more as needed
Grilled Chicken Salad with Garlic Confit
By stancec44
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl
- 20 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs (could use salmon instead)
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons Dijon or whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup pitted olives
- 4 cups (packed) arugula (not baby)
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 3 roasted red peppers from a jar, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
By stancec44
From ATSUSHI TAKATSUKI, CHEF DE CUISINE, MB POST
- Sweetened condensed milk, one 14-ounce can (could try coconut milk w/roasted banana or?? instead of dulce de leche)
- Heavy cream, 1 3/4 cups
- Whole milk, 3/4 cup
- Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup
- Kosher salt, a pinch
- Ice
- Large egg yolks, 5
2-Bean Salad w/Fire Roasted Jalapenos & Pickled Red Peppers
By stancec44
Can do more than one jalapeño if you like it spicy
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup blanched, chopped green beans
- 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons minced pickled red peppers from a jar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- Pinch of sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
Vietnamese Style Summer Rolls
By stancec44
From Ryan Pera, Revival Market, Houston, TX
- Summer rolls
- 2 ounces (about 1/4 8.8-ounce box) vermicelli noodles
- 8 Vietnamese rice paper circles
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 head green leaf lettuce, washed and cut into small pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 ounces ready-to-eat (pre-packaged, pressed) tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup mung bean sprouts
- Dipping sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/4 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeded for less heat)
Homemade Graham Crackers
By stancec44
Layer them with Homemade Marshmallows and top-quality dark chocolate for the ultimate s'mores, or use as crust for ...
- 5 oz. (1 cup) whole-wheat graham flour
- 5 oz. (1 cup 2 Tbs.) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 3 oz. (6 Tbs.) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 3 Tbs. buttermilk
- 3 Tbs. honey
- 1-1/2 Tbs. unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract