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Whipped Cream tips
By stancec44
You need it cold: In order for the fat droplets to adhere to each other and not melt, they have to be cold
- Cold heavy whipping cream
Paneforte
By stancec44
David Lebovitz Best served in thin wedges Storage: Panforte can be kept for several months, well wrapped, at room t...
- 5 tablespoons (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural)
- 2 1/2 cups (325g) nuts; any mix of walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts, toasted and very coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup (110g) flour
- 1 cup (200g) chopped candied citron or another candied citrus
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- pinch of grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder
- 3 ounces (85g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 3/4 cup (210g) honey
- extra cocoa powder, for dusting the pan
- powdered sugar, for dusting the panforte
The Onion Dip Dog
By stancec44
Having a lot of extra caramelized onions from the French onion dog, I used those leftovers to make a French onion d...
- Hot Dogs
- Buns
- Onions (caramelize and make into French Onion Dip - or buy good French Onion Dip)
- Ruffled potato chips
- Green onions or chives
Tortilla Chips in the Oven
By stancec44
1. Preheat oven and oil trays: Preheat oven to 350°F
- Good-quality corn tortillas
- Neutral vegetable oil, like grapeseed or canola
- Flaky sea salt
Churro Bites
By stancec44
Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a heavy bottom pot over medium heat to 360 degrees (Keep a close eye on the temp while ...
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 Tbsp butter , diced
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp + 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- vegetable oil , for frying
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Chocolate Sauce (purchased or make your own)
Apple Fritters
By stancec44
A light egg-white batter makes these sweet-tart fritters crisp and golden
- 3 large tart eating apples, such as Granny Smith
- 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbs. sugar; more for dusting
- Peanut oil for frying
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. table salt
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 tsp. unsalted butter, melted
Braised Beef Stew with Garlic Cream Sauce
By stancec44
The silky garlic cream sauce at Las Cabras, Juan Pablo Mellado Arana's restaurant in Santiago, Chile, adds a welcom...
- 3 lb. beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup whole milk
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
Spring Vegetable Stew (Carciofata di Trieste)
By stancec44
Note that the recipe includes peas
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
- 1-8-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
- 1 cup frozen peas, blanched for 1 minute; drain
- 1/2 pound baby carrots or peeled and sliced carrots, parboiled for 5-7 minutes; drain
- 1/2 pound asparagus tips, blanched for 2 minutes; drain
- 1/2 pound small new potatoes, parboiled for 7-10 minutes; drain
- 1/2 pound pearl onions, parboiled for 4-5 minutes, drain and peel, or use frozen; parboil and drain
- Up to 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
- Chopped fresh mint or flat-leaf (Italian) parsley for garnish, optional
Braising Meat
By stancec44
Step One | Brown the main ingredient: In a heavy high-sided pot or Dutch oven set over high heat, heat some oil, la...
- As needed
Cranberry Orange Pecan Bread (Not Janice's)
By stancec44
This cranberry orange pecan bread has a subtle sweetness and slight tartness that makes it a welcome respite from w...
- 3 1/2 cups (17 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups (10 fluid ounces) buttermilk (either low-fat or full-fat)
- Zest and juice from 1 large orange (about 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated zest plus 1/4 cup juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (15 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (6 fluid ounces) mild vegetable or olive oil, plus more for the pans
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 3/4 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen (do not thaw if using frozen cranberries)
- 1/2 cup (1 3/4 ounces) pecans, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped