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Garlic Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
By stancec44
Roasting the shrimp with garlic gives them a punch
- SHRIMP:
- 1-1/2 lb. jumbo shrimp (16-20 count), shells peeled, tails left on
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper (generous)
Brisket Tacos
By stancec44
In Mexico, suadero is a cut of meat similar to brisket, and it's prepared in a similar fashion by braising
- For the Tomatillo Salsa:
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 lb. lean beef brisket
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups canned tomato puree
- 2 tbsp. adobo sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo
- 1⁄4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1⁄4 tsp. dried Mexican oregano
- 5 thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle Mexican beer
- 1⁄2 cup cilantro leaves, plus more, finely chopped, for serving
- 5 medium-to-large tomatillos, husks removed then quartered
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and cut lengthwise into 8 strips each
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled and quartered
- 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut lengthwise into 12 wedges
- 8 (5") corn tortillas, warmed
- lime wedge and finely chopped red onion, for serving
Channa Masala
By stancec44
Adding baking soda to the onions helps them break down and caramelize faster
- 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 (1-inch) knob ginger, peeled, roughly chopped
- 1 to 6 green Thai chilies (to taste), roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) juice from 1 lemon, divided
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil or ghee
- 2 teaspoons (8g) black mustard seed
- 1 teaspoon (4g) whole cumin seed
- 1 large onion, finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups; 300g)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) baking soda
- 2 teaspoons (8g) ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) ground turmeric
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) store-bought or homemade garam masala, divided
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 (14-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped (1 ounce; 25g)
Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash with Bacon Vinaigrette
By stancec44
Combining brussels sprouts and chunks of butternut squash with steamed chestnuts and bacon, this hearty side dish i...
- 4 oz. thick-cut bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 Tbs. cider vinegar
- 1 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 6 Tbs. olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch dice
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh sage
- 1 cup coarsely chopped steamed chestnuts
Bauernbrot (German Farmer-style Rye)
By stancec44
Authentic-tasting German bread is easier to make than you'd think
- Dough Starter
- Bread flour -- 3/4 cup
- Rye flour -- 3/4 cup
- Honey or malt syrup -- 3 tablespoons
- Lukewarm water -- 1 1/2 cups
- Instant yeast -- 1/2 teaspoon
- Flour mixture
- Bread flour -- 2 1/2 cups
- Caraway seeds -- 2 tablespoons
- Salt -- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Instant yeast -- 1/2 teaspoon
- Oil -- 1 tablespoon
- Cornmeal -- for the baking tray
Do-si-do Milkshake
By stancec44
What you need: Ice cream, milk, flavorings of choice, a blender and our game-changing ingredient…milk powder
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 small peanut butter cookies (or shortbread cookies)
- 1/2 pint vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- Whipped cream, for finishing
- 1 Tb. dry milk powder (see above)
Hazelnut-Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches
By stancec44
In a medium bowl stir together flour, cocoa powder, and salt; set aside
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
- Coarse sugar
- 1 recipe White Chocolate-Hazelnut Filling
- 6 ounces chopped white chocolate
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts(filberts)
Burger Tips
By stancec44
Chefs everywhere are putting their unique spin on what goes inside a bun
Bánh Mì with Lemongrass Tofu
By stancec44
For the do chua (pickles) In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, vinegar, and water
- 2 (8-inch) baguettes
- Do chua (pickles) - recipe included
- 1 cup julienned daikon
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- Tofu
- 6 to 8 ounces extra firm tofu (half a standard package)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 bulbs lemongrass, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Spread
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- Optional: Maggi seasoning sauce or soy sauce
- Additional fillings and garnishes
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced lengthwise
- 1 or 2 jalapeño peppers, sliced
- Small handful cilantro
Butter Chicken
By stancec44
This is classic dish is often referred to as murgh makhani; here, the point is to smother good grilled chicken in a...
- For the chicken:
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken (white and/or dark meat), cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup plain, full-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger root
- For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 medium tomatoes, hulled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons peeled minced fresh ginger root
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chile powder (may substitute a combination of 2 teaspoons paprika and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup heavy cream