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Floral Tea Cake
By stancec44
This light, fluffy, sponge is delicate and delicious
- For the camomile cake
- 3 3 3 tbsp camomile tea (preferably whole flowers)
- 120 120g 1/2 (4 1/2 oz) unsalted butter
- 8 8 8 free-range eggs
- 250 250g 250g (9oz) caster sugar
- 250 250g 250g (9oz) plain flour
- For the buttercream
- 420 420g 420g (15oz) baking margarine
- 850 850g/1lb 850g/1lb (14oz) icing sugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp elderflower cordial
- 2 2 2 drops elderflower extract (available online), optional
- yellow food coloring gel
Smoky BBQ Beans
By stancec44
These smoky barbecue beans aren't the over-sweet, molasses-y ones you're used to
- 1 1 1 pound (450g) dried pinto beans, picked over
- 1 1 1 pound (450g) dried pinto beans, picked over
- 1 1 1 pound (450g) dried pinto beans, picked over
- Kosher salt
- Kosher salt
- Kosher salt
- 2 2 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil or lard
- 2 2 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil or lard
- 2 2 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil or lard
- 1 1 8 225g), onion (about 8 ounces; 225g), finely diced
- 1 1 8 225g), onion (about 8 ounces; 225g), finely diced
- 1 1 8 225g), onion (about 8 ounces; 225g), finely diced
- 2 2 4 115g), celery (about 4 ounces; 115g), finely diced
- 2 2 4 115g), celery (about 4 ounces; 115g), finely diced
- 2 2 4 115g), celery (about 4 ounces; 115g), finely diced
- 4 4 4 4 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 4 4 4 4 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 4 4 4 4 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 1 1 1 tablespoon (12g) ground cumin
- 1 1 1 tablespoon (12g) ground cumin
- 1 1 1 tablespoon (12g) ground cumin
- 1 1 1 tablespoon (12g) paprika
- 1 1 1 tablespoon (12g) paprika
- 1 1 1 tablespoon (12g) paprika
- 2 2 to tablespoons (20g) coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 2 to tablespoons (20g) coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 2 to tablespoons (20g) coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 2 2 whole dried New Mexico, guajillo, California, or pasilla chilies, stems and seeds removed, finely chopped
- 2 2 2 whole dried New Mexico, guajillo, California, or pasilla chilies, stems and seeds removed, finely chopped
- 2 2 2 whole dried New Mexico, guajillo, California, or pasilla chilies, stems and seeds removed, finely chopped
- 2 2 2 teaspoons (5g) dried oregano
- 2 2 2 teaspoons (5g) dried oregano
- 2 2 2 teaspoons (5g) dried oregano
- 8 to 12 8 to 12 to 340g) (225 to 340g) leftover smoked beef, pork, or turkey, chopped (see note)
- 8 to 12 8 to 12 to 340g) (225 to 340g) leftover smoked beef, pork, or turkey, chopped (see note)
- 8 to 12 8 to 12 to 340g) (225 to 340g) leftover smoked beef, pork, or turkey, chopped (see note)
- 2 2 2 bay leaves
- 2 2 2 bay leaves
- 2 2 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup (2.25 ounces) brown sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup (2.25 ounces) brown sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup (2.25 ounces) brown sugar
- 2 2 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
- 2 2 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
- 2 2 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
Tuscan Kale Caesar Recipe
By stancec44
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a blender; purée until smooth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 8 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 hard-boiled egg, peeled
- 14 ounces Tuscan kale or other kale, center stalks removed, thinly sliced crosswise (about 8 cups)
Black Forest Layer Cake
By stancec44
Some chocolate cakes can be overwhelmingly intense, but this one manages to feel light and balanced, with no single...
- Soak
- 1 cup (225 g) whole milk
- 1.8 oz. (50 g) 70% cacao chocolate, finely chopped
- Filling
- 1 envelope unflavored powdered gelatin (about 2½ tsp.)
- 9½ oz. (270 g) 70% cacao chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ¾ cup (175 g) whole milk
- ¼ cup (80 g) light corn syrup
- 1½ cups (350 g) heavy cream
- Assembly
- Chocolate Genoise (see separate recipe)
- ⅔ cup cherry preserves
- Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream (see separate recipe)
Pork Dumplings
By stancec44
1. MAKE THE DUMPLINGS: In a large bowl, use your hands (or a spoon) to mix the pork with the garlic, ginger, sesame...
- DUMPLINGS
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/3 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 package dumpling wrappers (available in the refrigerated section of grocery stores or Asian markets)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1/2 cup water, plus extra to seal the wrappers
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- DIPPING SAUCE
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sweet chile sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Conversions for High Altitude Baking
By stancec44
The higher the altitude, the lower the air pressure
- Stuff for Baking
Same Day Pizza Dough
By stancec44
You can make the dough with all-purpose or “00” flours or a mix of both
- 1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
- 3 1/2 cups “00” flour or unbleached all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1 3/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil for bowl
Ham and Pear Pate (Overnight)
By stancec44
From The Cook's Magazine Nov/Dec 1983
- 1/4 lb. smoked ham, sliced 3/8" thick and cut into 3/8" wide strips
- 4 c. water
- 1/4 c. currants
- 3/4 c. port
- 1 3/4 lbs. lean pork shoulder, ground
- 1/4 lb. beef suet, chopped
- 1/4 lb. pork fatback, chopped
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 c. good quality brandy
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 firm winter pears, cored, peeled, and cut into 3/8" dice
- 1/2 dry white wine
- 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 3/4 lb. sliced bacon
- 1 bunch parsley, stems removed
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 6 Tbsp. olive oil
- Thinly sliced radishes
Meyer Lemon Shaker Pie
By stancec44
And no: you don't peel the lemons
- To finish the pie:
- 4 to 7 small to medium Meyer lemons
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 batch homemade or store-bought pie dough (see our instructions here)
- 1 large egg, separated, yolks and whites lightly whisked in separate bowls
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Eggs in a Loaf
By stancec44
1. Preheat the oven to 375°
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)