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Hunan Dumplings & Peanut Sauce
By stancec44
Make the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, combine the water with the sugar and garlic and stir until sugar has dissol...
- For the Peanut Sauce
- 1⁄4 cup boiling water
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 1⁄4 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- For the Dumplings
- 12 oz. ground beef
- 1 1⁄2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 1⁄2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 24 square wonton wrapers
Paella Mixta (Saveur)
By stancec44
This over-the-top Americanized paella gets its smoky kick from paprika and chorizo
- 30 threads saffron, crushed (a scant 1⁄2 tsp.)
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2" pieces
- 10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (reviewers say more shrimp)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 oz. dry-cured Spanish chorizo, cut into 1⁄4"-thick coins
- 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 dried bay leaves
- 3 medium tomatoes, minced
- 1 small onion, minced
- 7 cups chicken broth
- 2 1⁄2 cups short-grain rice, preferably Valencia or bomba (Arborio will work in a pinch)
- 8 oz. fresh or frozen peas
- 3 jarred roasted red peppers, torn into 1⁄2"-thick strips
- 12 mussels, cleaned and debearded (reviewers say more mussels)
- 1 (9-oz.) box frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
Tomato Soup (Saveur) Bread and Tomato Soup (Pappa al Pomodoro)
By stancec44
This thick, porridgelike tomato soup is better to coat a fried mozzarella sandwich than the thinned versions normal...
- 1 ⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, washed and finely chopped
- 9 cups puréed peeled Italian tomatoes
- 1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock
- 1 1⁄2 cups beef stock
- 9 slices (3/4"-thick) stale, unsalted Tuscan bread (about 1 lb.), halved
- 2 tbsp. chopped basil leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Spinach Shakshuka
By stancec44
Instead of making shakshuka with red tomatoes, as is customary, Portland, Oregon, chef Jenn Louis opts to make hers...
- 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed, halved
- 4 ounces Malabar spinach (see Note), large-leaf spinach or Swiss chard, ribs and leaves coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
- 1 cup cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 jalapeño, stemmed and cut into thirds
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin, coriander, caraway and turmeric
- Fine sea salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)
Hazelnut and Almond Romesco
By stancec44
In a medium saucepan, heat 3 inches of grapeseed oil over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350° on a digital...
- Grapeseed or olive oil
- 1 cup skinned, raw hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup skinned, raw almonds
- 2 1/4-inch-thick baguette slices
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/3 cup jarred piquillo peppers
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Grilled vegetables, for serving
- Fresh goat cheese, for serving
Uyghur Flatbread
By stancec44
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a hook, combine the yeast, salt, sugar, and 1 1⁄4 cups of lukewarm water...
- 1 1⁄2 tsp. active dry yeast (1⁄8 oz.)
- 1 1⁄4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 1⁄3 cups all-purpose mixed with 2⁄3 cup pastry flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. peanut oil
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, nigella seeds, fennel seeds, ground black pepper, sea salt
Double Dark Chocolate Thumbprints
By stancec44
Make the cookies Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F
- 6 oz. (1-1/3 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. table salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 4 oz. (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1-1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 oz. (1/2 cup) natural, unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
- For the chocolate filling
- 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 2 oz. (4 Tbs.) unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces
Sonoran Hot Dogs
By stancec44
This Mexican favorite may seem over the top, but the ingredients combine to make a surprisingly addictive dog
- For the pico de gallo:
- 1 medium tomato, seeded, diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 1/2 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- For the hot dogs:
- 4 hot dogs
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 large hot dog buns or torpedo rolls (preferably not split)
- 1/4 cup canned pinto beans
- 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices
- Mayonnaise (for serving)
- 1/2 cup potato chips, loosely crushed
- Sprigs of cilantro (for serving)
Spice Cake w/Blackberry Filling
By stancec44
Cake Preheat oven to 350°F
- Cake
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup sour cream
- Filling
- 3 1/2-pint baskets blackberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Frosting
- 1 1/2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 5 cups powdered sugar (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2-pint basket blackberries
Corn Flour Shortcakes with Blackberries (GF)
By stancec44
The naturally sweet flavor of corn really shines through in the delicate and spongy cake, which forms a wonderful b...
- For the cake:
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup flavorless vegetable oil (such as corn or safflower)
- 1/2 cup (70 grams) corn flour
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) white rice flour (Bob's Red Mill makes a good one)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- For the blackberry sauce:
- 2 cups (12 ounces) fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- For the whipped cream:
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar