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Garlicky Yogurt Dip with Herb Jam and Toasted Almonds
By stancec44
Golden raisins would also work nicely in this yogurt dip recipe instead of the dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons skin-on almonds
- 6 ounces mixed tender greens and herbs (such as Swiss chard, baby spinach, kale, tarragon leaves, celery leaves, mint leaves, parsley leaves, cilantro leaves, and oregano leaves; about 10 cups)
- 1/2 cup dried California apricots
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
- 1 small green chile (such as serrano), finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- Crudités (for serving)
Chocolate Budino with Mint Whipped Cream
By stancec44
1. Make the budino: In a metal bowl set over a saucepan filled with 2 inches of simmering water, combine the dark c...
- Chocolate Budino
- 4 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 4 1/2 ounces milk chocolate, roughly chopped
- 2 1/4 cups whole or 2% milk
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Kosher salt
- Mint Whipped Cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves
The Salty Grahama
By stancec44
The free-form sundae pairs salty vanilla frozen custard with homemade caramel sauce, graham "gravel" (a streusel ma...
- For the Salty Vanilla Frozen Custard:
- 2 3/4 cup whole milk
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- For the Whiskey Caramel Sauce:
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons whiskey
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- For the Salty Graham Gravel:
- 1 cup finely ground graham cracker
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- For Assembling:
- 1 banana, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- Whipped cream, to serve
Mouhammara
By stancec44
This is one of the most delicious middle eastern dips you can make, and certainly one of the easiest! Don't be turn...
- 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 2/3 cup fine fresh breadcrumb
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped fine
- 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses (see recipe below) or 2 teaspoons grenadine
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (2 T if you won't be chilling the dip before serving)
- toasted pita bread, triangles as an accompaniment
- (Can add 1/4 c. chopped onion and can use 1/4 tsp cayenne if no red pepper flakes. Delightful on Romaine leaves, or on chicken)
Frozen Chocolate-Chip Meringata
By stancec44
Meringata—Italian for "meringue cake"—is an elegant yet homey frozen dessert of whipped cream sandwiched betwee...
- 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup hot brewed espresso
Grilled New Potato Salad w/Cherry Tomatoes and Summer Beans
By stancec44
And Basil Garlic Vinaigrette
- 6 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. champagne vinegar
- 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
- 2 lbs. new potatoes
- 1/4 lb. green or yellow beans
- 1 handful salad greens
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
- 12 Nicoise olives
- Extra olive oil
Chicken w/Olives, Caramelized Onions & Sage
By stancec44
This is good one. Notes say use more onions
- 2 3 1/2- to 3 3/4-pound chickens, each cut into quarters, backbones removed
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet papkrika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds white onions, thinly sliced (no, more!).
- 1 1/4 pounds red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 750-ml bottle dry white wine, divided
- 9 large fresh sage leaves
- 8 large shallots, peeled
- 8 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 Turkish bay leaves
- 1 1
- 3 cups assorted brine-cured Mediterranean olives (such as Kalamata and picholine)
black and white walnut truffles
By stancec44
Place bittersweet chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl
- 5 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 62% cacao), finely chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 72 walnut halves
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 14 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
Leite's 7 Layed Dip
By stancec44
Seven layer dip is a Mexican-inspired party staple made with beans, cilantro, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and jalape...
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt
- One (16-ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 4 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped, and drained
- 2 ripe peeled avocados, halved
- 2 cups fresh or canned corn kernels
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/3 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 1/3 cup), preferably with jalapeño peppers
- 1 1/3 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 1/3 cup)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced jalapeño chiles
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (3 ounces)
Tom Rang Thit Ba Chi Caramelized Shrimp Pork Bellly
By stancec44
Cooks note: A leaner cut of pork such as thigh with skin on can be substituted
- 1/2 lb pork belly, about 1 inch wide and thinly sliced
- 1/2 tbs fish sauce
- 1/2 tbs sugar
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 lb medium sized shrimp, shell on
- fresh ground pepper
- Serve over cooked rice or with pickled mustard greens