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Chocolate Macaroons w/Orange Ganache (0vernight)
By stancec44
Egg whites vary in size, and the quantity of whites used in a meringue affects its texture
- Cookies
- 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1 1/4 cups slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons egg whites (from about 3 large eggs), room temperature, whisked to loosen
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Ganache
- 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Gold dust (optional)
- Ingredient info
- Gold dust is available at speciality food stores and lusterdust.com.
Spicy Green Beans with Bacon Candy
By stancec44
Preheat oven to 400. In med
- 1/4 c. light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cayenne
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 3/4 c. chopped slab bacon
- 1 lb. green beans, cleaned & trimmed
- Salt & fresh ground black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Flaky sea salt
Sundae Cones with Homemade Ice Cream
By stancec44
A little chocolate in the bottom of each cone keeps melted ice cream from leaking out -- and provides an extra-swee...
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 8 sugar cones
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, divided
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Champagne Waffles (makes 2)
By stancec44
This is a recipe that harnesses the power of a hundred million champagne bubbles to make ridiculously light and flu...
- 4 ounces all purpose flour
- 1/2 ounce sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ounce melted butter or neutral flavored oil
- 1 egg
- 3/4 teaspoon rose flower water (optional, but kinda magical)
- 4 ounces champagne
Leite's Pulled Pork Sandwiches
By stancec44
We confess that while these pulled pork sandwiches are incredibly easy to assemble, the pulled pork recipe included...
- For the marinade
- 3 garlic cloves
- One 1- to 2-inch piece (18 grams) fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Tabasco sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon (3 grams) ground cinnamon
- For the rub
- 2 tablespoons (12 grams) cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons (13 grams) sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (37 grams) fine sea salt
- For the pulled pork
- 1 5 1/2 pounds (2 1/2 kg) bone-in pork shoulder
- For the coleslaw
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (6 to 12 grams) cumin seeds (optional)
- 2 teaspoons (8 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons (12 grams) salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red or white wine vinegar
- 1/2 head green or red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 carrot, peeled and julienned
- 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- For the cilantro mayonnaise
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 3/4 teaspoons (25 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup (240 ml) mild olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
- For serving
- 8 to 12 rolls, partially split lengthwise
Banh Xeo
By stancec44
Prepare Batter Combine all batter ingredients except scallions in a large bowl for at least 3 hours, or overnight
- Batter
- 9 ounces rice flour
- 3 ounces all-purpose wheat flour
- 2-3 teaspoon turmeric, depending on color preference
- 3.5 cups water
- 1 can coconut cream (or coconut milk, if unavailable)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 sprig scallion (~6-7 leaves), chopped small about 1-2 cm long
- Filling
- 1 pound shrimp without heads, sized 45/50 or 60/70
- 1.5 pounds pork belly
- 1 onion, medium sized, thinly sliced
- 1-1.5 pounds bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup dry mung beans (optional)
- Vegetables
- mustard greens (caỉ xanh)
- mint
- cilantro, optional
- Vietnamese perilla (tía tô), optional
- Dipping sauce
- Vietnamese fish sauce (recipe in sauces)
Flat Breads w/Shrimp & Romesco Sauce
By stancec44
At Mas Rabell, the private restaurant where the Torres family entertains, chef Sergi Millet cooks homey, regional f...
- FLAT BREADS
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- One 1/4-ounce envelope active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- ROMESCO SAUCE
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup salted roasted almonds, chopped (4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 large garlic clove, chopped
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt
- SHRIMP
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 24 medium shrimp (about 3/4 pound), shelled and deveined
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Potato, Greens & Goat Cheese Quesadillas
By stancec44
Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 275°F
- 1 1/3 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/3 cups (packed) coarsely grated hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (5 to 6 ounces)
- 1 1/3 cups jarred salsa verde (tomatillo salsa)
- 4 2/3 cups coarsely chopped stemmed mustard greens (from 1 bunch), divided
- 4 8-inch-diameter flour tortillas
- 3 ounces chilled fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled
- Olive oil
Passover Pistachio Brittle
By stancec44
A little sugar, a little spice, and a whole lot of crunch make this Passover-ready recipe a special treat
- 2 cups whole-wheat matzo farfel
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Apple Matzo Cake
By stancec44
Matzo meal in place of flour gives the cake its light texture
- Nonstick spray
- 3 large eggs, separated, plus 3 large yolks
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 3 cups grated Granny Smith apples (from 6 peeled apples), squeezed dry
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon plum brandy, such as Slivovitz, or regular brandy
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans