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Black Bean Dip
By norsegal8
Directions Place the tomato, onion and cilantro into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until well chopped
- 1 plum tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- Salt
- Tortilla chips, for dipping
Spicy Peanut Sauce
By norsegal8
"Slightly sweet and very spicy, this surprising sauce is nutty and delicious! Great for everything from chicken and...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
Lemon Butter Crinkle Cookies
By norsegal8
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt
- 2 1/4 c. 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp. 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 10 tbsp. 10 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 (8oz.) block 1 (8oz.) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 c. 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 2 large 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp. 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 c. 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 10 drops 10 drops yellow food coloring
- 3/4 c. 3/4 c. powdered sugar
King Haakon's Cake (Konge Haakon's Kake)
By norsegal8
In Norwegian history there were seven kings and rulers named Haakon
- FILLING:
- 6 eggs, separated
- 1 cup butter at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 squares unsweetened chocolate
- 3 egg yolks
- ALMOND PASTE:
- 1 cup blanched almonds
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg white
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Deviled Egg Potato Salad
By norsegal8
Place potatoes in a medium saucepan; cover with cold salted water
- 3 1/2 3 1/2 1-inch lb. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1 1 c. mayonnaise
- 3 3 3 tbsp. yellow mustard
- 6 6 6 hard boiled large eggs, peeled and chopped
- 3 3 1/4 celery ribs, thinly sliced, plus 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
- 6 6 6 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 1/3 1 c. chopped fresh flat leaf parsley 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
- Sweet paprika, for garnish
Pan-Seared Steaks with Herb Sauce
By norsegal8
We like this sauce with strip or rib-eye steaks, but it will work with any type of pan-seared steak
- 2 boneless strip steaks (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches thick (about 1 pound each))
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup Sauce Base (1/2 recipe; see related content)
- 1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar1
- 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Lemon Glow Chiffon Cake
By norsegal8
this cake offers the lilting flavor of lemon, balanced by the moist, light texture found only in a chiffon cake
- 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup salfflower oil
- 7 large eggs, separated + 3 additional whites
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Cookie Dough Truffles
By norsegal8
Directions In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1-1/2 pounds dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By norsegal8
Avoid using unusually large garlic cloves, which will not soften adequately during toasting
- 22 cloves garlic (small to medium-large, about 3 ounces, or 2/3 cup), from 2 medium heads garlic, skins left on
- 2 pounds potatoes, unpeeled and scrubbed
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- 1 cup half-and-half, (warm)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- Ground black pepper
Roasted Chile Paste
By norsegal8
Our roasted chile paste runs circles around store-bought versions
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon annatto seeds*
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup finely minced garlic (about 8 cloves)
- 1/4 cup red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup ground bean paste**
- 2 tablespoons rice wine
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce