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Star Anise and Ginger Braised Chicken Recipe
By PineyCook
To make the Star Anise and Ginger Braised Chicken on your stovetop, heat the oil in a large saucepan
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (whatever kind you please) or 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast
- Sea salt
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup Chinese rice wine (in a pinch you could use dry sherry or sake)
- 1/2 cup homemade chicken stock, low-sodium canned chicken broth, or water
- 1 tablespoon runny honey
- 1 star anise
- 1/4 cup light or low-sodium soy sauce (trust us you really want to use low-sodium soy sauce here)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh clementine or orange juice, if desired
- 2 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
Improved Brandy Cocktail
By PineyCook
MAKES 1 COCKTAIL Stir cognac, syrup, liqueur, bitters, and absinthe with a bar spoon in a cocktail shaker filled w...
- 2 oz. cognac, such as Frapin Cuvee VSOP
- 1 tsp. simple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. maraschino liqueur, such as Luxardo
- 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
- 2 dashes absinthe
- Twist of lemon peel, to garnish
BLTs With Blue Cheese-Buffalo Aioli
By PineyCook
Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo, Jr
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank's or Pete's)
- 1 small clove garlic, grated
- Freshly ground pepper
- 8 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style white, wheat or rye bread, lightly toasted
- 16 strips good-quality thick-cut bacon, cooked and cut in half
- 3 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 leaves Bibb lettuce
Red Curry Peanut Noodles
By PineyCook
1. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions
- 8 ounces dried spaghetti or linguini
- 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Sea salt to taste
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded broccoli stems
- 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
- Cilantro for garnish
Creole Shrimp & Crab Cheesecake
By PineyCook
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and dill; stir in butter
- CHEESECAKE:
- 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sherry or additional cream
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, chopped
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gouda cheese
- SAUCE:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- Assorted crackers
Red Berry Trifle
By PineyCook
Directions Cut the pound cake into 9 (3/4-inch) slices and spread each slice on 1 side with raspberry jam, using a...
- Plain Pound Cake:
- 1 Plain Pound Cake, recipe follows
- 1 cup good raspberry jam
- Framboise
- 2 half-pints fresh raspberries
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- Cognac Cream, recipe follows
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Cognac Cream:
- 3 cups milk
- 10 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons sifted cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Cognac
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Grilled Balsamic Steak with Tomatoes and Arugula
By PineyCook
Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl or blender and pour over the steak
- For the Marinade:
- 1- 1/2 lb flank steak
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh mixed herbs (rosemary, basil, sage)
- For the Salad:
- 1 -1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 bunch (6 cups) baby arugula
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 small clove minced garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Honey-Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables
By PineyCook
Preheat the oven to 425°
- 1 1/4 pounds parsnips, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 1/4 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- One 1 1/4 pound celery root—peeled, quartered and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 1/4 pounds golden beets, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 6 thyme sprigs
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Mini Buffalo Chicken Balls
By PineyCook
by Daniel Holzman & Michael Chernow
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup Franks RedHot Sauce or any other favorite hot sauce
- 1 pound ground chicken, preferably thigh meat
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 celery stalk, minced
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
Garlic Lemon Shrimp with Savory Root Vegetable Rice Pilaf
By PineyCook
Place skewers in a pan of water and weigh down so they are submerged
- 12-14 wooden skewers
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 2 pounds shell on raw shrimp (16-20 per pound)
- 2 tablespoons McCormick Gourmet California Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet California Lemon Peel
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet White Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups onion, cut into half inch dice
- 2 cups carrots, cut into half inch dice
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
- 1 cup celery root or jicama, cut into half inch dice
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 1/4 cup vermouth or white wine
- 3 cups Kitchen Basics chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley