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Japanese Cotton Sponge Cake
By stancec44
You won't want to weigh down this cake with super-heavy or thick toppings, but it's still an incredibly versatile d...
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 5 eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
Braised Lamb Shanks
By stancec44
Will require at least 5 hours 50 minutes to prepare and to cook
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 lamb shanks (each about 1 1/4 pounds; 1 shank is a portion)
- Kosher salt
- 1 large Spanish onion or 2 small yellow onions, cut into 1-inch dice
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 (12-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 cups hearty red wine
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary leaves
- 10 to 12 thyme branches tied together in a bundle
- 3 to 4 cups water
- 4 bay leaves
- Gremolata (recipe in Miscellaneous)
Irish Potato Bread
By stancec44
These squares of crispy potato flatbread are similar to potato farls, the fried potato bread that's a traditional p...
- 1 1⁄2 cups self-rising flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tbsp. cold bacon fat or unsalted butter, cubed, plus more for frying
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 1⁄2 cups mashed potatoes (about 3 large potatoes, boiled and mashed)
- 1 ⁄4 cup milk
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise, for garnish (optional)
Smoked Brisket Tacos with Pico de Gallo
By stancec44
Prep Time: 1 1/2 hours plus marinating and resting time Cook Time: 6 hours plus marinating and resting time Total...
- or the Brisket:
- 1 1/2 tablespoon chile powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 5-pound brisket, preferably the flat cut
- Apple juice in a squirt bottle
- For the Pico de Gallo:
- 4 beefsteak tomatoes, cored and diced
- 3/4 cup white onion, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 jalapeños, stemmed and chopped
- Salt, to taste
- For the Tacos:
- Smashed avocado, for serving
- 16 5-inch-round flour tortillas, warmed
Cocktail Sauce with Red Onion & Jalapeño (Day ahead)
By stancec44
Use with Garlic Roasted Shrimp Cocktail (and other seafood)
- 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1/4 cup grated red onion (from about 1/4 medium onion; using the large holes on a box grater)
- 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh jalapeño
- 3 Tbs. prepared horseradish
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; more to taste
- 1/8 tsp. kosher salt; more to taste
Saffron Chicken Broth w/Spinach Matzoh Balls
By stancec44
This fresh take on everybody's holiday favorite incorporates saffron and spinach for bright color in the broth and ...
- Saffron chicken broth
- 6 pounds chicken wings
- 16 cups water
- 1 1/2 pounds onions, quartered
- 6 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons saffron threads
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- Spinach matzo balls
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup unsalted matzo meal
- 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
Aperol Spritz
By stancec44
But for good reason. Just as vibrant in taste as appearance, this Aperol Italian spritz recipe is considered the p...
- 3 3 3 PARTS CHAMPAGNE
- 2 2 2 PARTS APEROL
- 1 1 1 PART CLUB SODA
- TO SLICES AND THYME TO GARNISH
- ICE
Pistachio Crossiants
By stancec44
1. Preheat the oven to 350°
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 3/4 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 day-old croissants, split in half lengthwise
- Confectioners’ sugar
Brie, Peach, and Smoked Pork Grilled Cheese
By stancec44
For crispy perfection, a mix of butter and mayo is spread on the outside of this rich sandwich
- 4 1/2-inch-thick slices black peppercorn or multigrain sandwich bread
- 1-1/2 Tbs. peach preserves
- 6 oz. ripe brie, sliced into eight 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 2 oz. thinly sliced smoked pork loin or turkey breast
- 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened
- 1 Tbs. mayonnaise
Bourbon Tea Cakes
By stancec44
From The Cook's Magazine, Nov/Dec 1983
- 2 c. finely ground almonds
- 1/2 fine dry breadcrumbs
- 3/4 c. golden raisins
- 6 eggs, separated
- 1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar, sifted
- 1/2 c. bourbon
- Powdered sugar for sifting