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Curried Lamb Potpie
By stancec44
Step 1 In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt
- PASTRY
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1/4 cup ice water
- CURRY
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups peeled butternut squash, cut into 1-inch dice (10 ounces)
- 2 cups chopped Tuscan kale
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 large egg lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon of water
Asado Negro (Venezuelan Roast Beef)
By stancec44
Using a sharp paring knife, make incisions on all sides of the roast and insert the slices of garlic
- 4 lb beef chuck, tied for a roast
- 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks of celery, washed, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and washed
- 2 white onions, peeled, cut in half and sliced thinly in half rounds
- 3 dried bay leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup cabernet sauvignon wine (an inexpensive Chilean one would do nicely)
- 2 cups of white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp of brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp of vegetable oil
- 2 large green bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut in half inch cubes
- 8 medium white button mushrooms, sliced thinly
- sea salt, to taste
- ground pepper, to taste
- 5 parsley sprigs, washed, leaves removed and roughly chopped (for garnish, optional)
Crispy Roasted Artichokes
By stancec44
From dips to pasta dishes, there are plenty of ways to cook with artichokes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
- 12 artichokes, quartered (You can also use 1 pound of drained canned artichoke hearts. Pat them dry with a paper towel or allow them to air-dry until no longer wet to the touch. )
- 4 garlic cloves (skin on)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Best Ever Hazelnut Cookies
By stancec44
From Savor the Flavor of Oregon
- 1/2 shortening
- 1/2 sugar
- 1/2 c brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 c. oats
- 1/2 c. coconut
- 1 c. chopped hazelnuts
Double Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies
By stancec44
If you use a metal pan, the edges of these brownies will be flat and the texture will be even
- 6 oz. (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into six pieces; more for the pan
- 2 oz. (2/3 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed)
- 1-2/3 cups granulated sugar (cut back on this)
- 1/4 tsp. table salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 4-1/2 oz. (1 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 4 oz. very coarsely chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (3/4 cup)
- 2 oz. (1/2 cup) coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Spring Vegetable and Mini Matzoh Ball Soup
By stancec44
This chicken soup gets extra flavor by adding white wine to the vegetable base before the broth
- 2 tablespoons chicken fat or 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) pareve margarine
- 1 cup chopped green onions, divided
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 6 tablespoons dry white wine
- 6 cups low-salt chicken broth
- Mini Matzo Balls (Separate Recipe)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Milk Chocolate Pots de Creme
By stancec44
Chef Jamie Malone of Grand Cafe in Minneapolis floats a coffee gelée atop her decadent chocolate pots de crème
- 3 3 36% ounces 36% cacao chocolate (such as Valrhona Caramélia), finely chopped
- 1 1 64% ounce 64% cacao chocolate (such as Valrhona Manjari), finely chopped
- 1-1/3 1-1/3 1-1/3 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup whole milk
- 4 4 1 whole tonka beans or 1 vanilla bean
- 4 4 4 large egg yolks
- 3 3 1 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 1 1 1 tablespoon cold water
- 5 5 5 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, warm
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon) (optional)
Prune-Stuffed Gnocchi with Foie Gras-Butter Sauce
By stancec44
1. Make the gnocchi filling: In a small saucepan set over medium heat, add the whole prunes and 1 cup of the Vin Sa...
- Gnocchi
- 22 pitted prunes, 20 whole prunes and 2 finely chopped
- 1 cup Vin Santo or Madeira wine, plus more if needed
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling and shaping
- 1/2 pound foie gras
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted, salted almonds (preferably Marconas)
- 3 sprigs fresh chervil or flat-leaf parsley, large leaves removed and small clusters plucked from the thick stem
- Flaky salt such as fleur de sel for serving
- Foie Gras-Butter Sauce
- 1/2 pound foie gras at room temperature
- 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 cups Vin Santo or Madeira wine
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 15 small fresh thyme sprigs
- 15 whole black peppercorns
- 15 coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes and Couscous
By stancec44
Yogurt Sauce Mix first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined
- Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt
- Salmon
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 bunch dill fronds
- 1/2 bunch thyme sprigs
- 1 3-pound piece center-cut skin-on salmon fillet, preferably wild king, pin bones removed
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces small cherry tomatoes on the vine (optional)
- Tomatoes and Couscous
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons za'atar (optional)
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups Israeli couscous
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend that includes sumac, herbs, and sesame seeds, is available at specialty foods stores, Middle Eastern markets
Chocolate Marcona Almond Torte (Flourless)
By stancec44
Marcona almonds give this flourless chocolate cake deep flavor and a wonderfully moist texture, while a splash of d...
- 4 oz. (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces; more softened for the pan
- 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate (60% to 70% cacao), coarsely chopped
- 1-1/2 cups Marcona almonds
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbs. dark rum
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt