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Gambas al ajillo
By stancec44
At La Casa del Abuelo, a tiny taberna in Madrid, gambas al ajillo (shrimp with garlic) are cooked in individual ear...
- 1 1 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 4 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 4 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 4 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 6 6 whole dried red chiles
- 6 6 6 whole dried red chiles
- 6 6 6 whole dried red chiles
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
- 2 2 2 pounds shelled and deveined medium shrimp
- 2 2 2 pounds shelled and deveined medium shrimp
- 2 2 2 pounds shelled and deveined medium shrimp
- Salt
- Salt
- Salt
- Crusty bread, for serving
- Crusty bread, for serving
- Crusty bread, for serving
- Note: Sprinkle the shrimp after they're cooked with a crunchy sea salt, like flaky Maldon salt from England or chunky Sanlucar salt from Spain.
- Note: Sprinkle the shrimp after they're cooked with a crunchy sea salt, like flaky Maldon salt from England or chunky Sanlucar salt from Spain.
- Note: Sprinkle the shrimp after they're cooked with a crunchy sea salt, like flaky Maldon salt from England or chunky Sanlucar salt from Spain.
Prosecco-Raspberry Gelee
By stancec44
A glass of chilled Prosecco is a fine prelude to a summer meal
- 2 cups (9 ounces) fresh raspberries
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1 750-ml chilled bottle Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine), divided
- 3 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (measured from two 1/4-ounce envelopes)
- 3/4 teaspoon orange-flower water (optional)
Coffee Crunch Bars
By stancec44
Preheat oven to 325. Whisk first 3 ingredients in med
- 2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 c. + 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (room temp.)
- 1 1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. instant espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 c. sliced almonds
Broiled Berries & Cream
By stancec44
You can make this easy and flexible dessert in individual 6-ounce ramekins or in a single 10-inch ovenproof skillet
- 1 cup crème fraîche
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 cups fresh or frozen berries, preferably a mix
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
Savory Oatmeal Cookies
By stancec44
The result turned out to be the perfect first-course party cookie
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup sifted unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- Flakey sea salt such as Maldon or fleur de del
- Soft cheese (see description)
Matzo Ball Soup (Saveur's)
By stancec44
Aunt Gillie's Matzo Ball Soup
- For the Broth
- 1 (3-lb.) chicken
- 3 carrots, halved
- 2 onions, halved
- 5 stalks celery, with leaves, halved
- 3 parsnips, halved
- 1 head garlic, unpeeled, split
- 1 bunch parsley, washed
- For the Matzo Balls
- 1 onion
- 8 eggs
- 1 stick margarine, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 1⁄2 cups matzo meal
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Small dill sprigs for garnish
Copycat Musketeers Bars
By stancec44
Just like one of our favorite candy bars, these bars have a light and fluffy filling between layers of chocolate
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 11-1 1/2 ounce pkg. milk chocolate pieces
- 18 - 21 chocolate wafer cookies
- 1-13 ounce jar chocolate spread
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons malted milk powder
- 27 ounce jars marshmallow creme
Blueberry Cornmeal Galette
By stancec44
1. Make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the all-purpose flo...
- Dough
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus extra for shaping
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons pastry flour
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon corn flour or fine cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
- Galette
- 5 cups (2 1/2 pints) fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch (if using plums use 1 extra teaspoon)
- Zest of 2 lemons, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup mascarpone
Glaceed Bananas
By stancec44
Inspired by a dessert from Beijing's China Club restaurant, chef and restaurateur Cecilia Chiang coats fried banana...
- Peanut oil, for frying
- 6 egg whites
- 1⁄3 cup cornstarch
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 5 slightly underripe bananas, peeled and quartered
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp. canola oil
Lime Pie Ice Pops (Paletas de Pay de Limón)
By stancec44
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, half-and-half, lime juice, lime zest and salt unti...
- One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest (from about 1 large or 2 medium limes)
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups coarsely crushed graham crackers or Maria cookies