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Saffron-Pear Lollipops
By stancec44
DO AHEAD: Store lollipops airtight between sheets of parchment paper at room temperature up to 1 week
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray (optional)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, plus more
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. pear liqueur
- Special Equipment
- 30 lollipop sticks; a candy thermometer
Kabocha Squash And Scallion Tempura
By stancec44
Even though this recipe calls for kabocha squash, you can use acorn squash instead
- Vegetable oil (for frying; about 10 cups)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cornstarch, plus more for dusting
- 1 club soda
- 1/4 kabocha squash, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
- 4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Honey and crushed red pepper flakes (for serving)
- Flaky sea salt
Chocolate Fudge Cake
By stancec44
This cake is ultra-rich and crazy chocolatey
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cacao), chopped
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cups (packed) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- Frosting And Assembly
- 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cacao), chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Shoestring Fries
By stancec44
Adjust a mandoline to 1/8-inch julienne setting
- 2 lb. russet potatoes, scrubbed
- Canola oil for frying
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Pear & Cheese Ravioli
By stancec44
Make the dough: Mix flour and salt in a food processor
- For the Pasta Dough
- 2 2⁄3 cups flour, plus more
- 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp. olive oil, plus more
- 4 eggs
- For the Pear–Cheese Filling and Sauce
- 1 lb. pecorino cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 3⁄4 cup mascarpone
- 6 Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and grated
- 12 tbsp. unsalted butter
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Turkish Sesame Rings (Simit)
By stancec44
In NYC, at Simit & Smith, simit are available in two shapes, a thin ring or a small oval loaf, and are stuffed wit...
- For the Dough:
- 3 + 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeasts
- Pinch of sugar
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 4 about 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 + 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 About 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1/2 cup molasses (in Turkey: pekmez)
- 1/2 cup water
- For the Topping:
- 2 cups sesame seeds
Bread Cups w/Spicy Shrimp & Pork Belly
By stancec44
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
- 12 slices of 12 grain bread
- 1 lb medium sized shrimp, deshelled and deveined, cut into small 1/4 inch pieces but save 12 shrimp to butterfly (we prefer to leave tail on for the butterflied shrimp)
- 1/2 lb pork belly, also cut into small 1/4 inch slices
- soften butter or olive oil to spread on bread
- 2 tbs fish sauce
- 1 tbs sugar
- 2 ts ground pepper
- 1/2 ts thick soy sauce
- 1/2 ts Sriracha sauce
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 bell pepper, finely diced>
- 1 bunch of fresh basil, chiffonade thinly
- muffin pan
- cooking oil
Salty Chocolate Chunk Cookies
By stancec44
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, brown sugar, sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy...
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 72% cacao), coarsely chopped
- Maldon or other flaky sea salt
Kugelhopf Breakfast Rolls (Overnight)
By stancec44
Stir the water and yeast together in a small mixing bowl until the yeast dissolves, then stir in the milk
- Kugelhopf Dough
- 2 tablespoons warm water (not hot)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup whole milk, warmed (not hot)
- 1 3/4 cups flour (divided into 3/4 cup and 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large yolk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- Filling
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Peking Chive Pancakes
By stancec44
Can make up to 5 days ahead and refrigerate
- 2 c. flour
- 1 bunch chives, finely minced
- 2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. boiling water
- 1/2 c. sesame oil