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Swiss Japonais
By norsegal8
Swiss Japonais (pronounced zhah-po-nay), two almond meringue disks are filled and frosted with a praline buttercrea...
- MERINGUE
- 2 ounces unblanched almonds, finely ground
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup (5 large) egg whites, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- PRALINE
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 ounce whole blanched almonds, roasted
- 1 ounce whole hazelnuts, roasted and most skins removed
- PRALINE BUTTERCREAM
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 recipe Praline Powder
Blood Orange Creme Brulee
By norsegal8
This is a very simple dairy-free Passover dessert that is easily preserved a day or so in advance
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 2 cups blood orange juice
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
Asparagus, Artichoke, and Mushroom Saute with Tarragon Vinaigrette
By norsegal8
Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large shallot, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus (1 pound), sliced into 3-inch pieces
- 1 (8-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
- 1/2 pint teardrop tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Tortilla Soup - ATK
By norsegal8
Despite its somewhat lengthy ingredient list, this recipe is very easy to prepare
- Tortilla Strips
- 8 corn tortillas (6-inch), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Table salt
- Soup
- 2 split bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) or 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), skin removed and well trimmed of excess fat
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 very large white onion (about 1 pound), trimmed of root end, quartered, and peeled
- 4 medium cloves garlic, peeled
- Table salt
- 2 sprigs epazote, fresh, or 8 to 10 sprigs fresh cilantro plus 1 sprig fresh oregano
- 2 medium tomatoes, cored and quartered
- 1/2 medium jalapeño chile
- 1 chipotle chile en adobo, plus up to 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Garnishes
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 Hass avocado, diced fine
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- 8 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled, or Monterey Jack cheese, diced fine
- Minced jalapeno pepper
- Mexican crema or sour cream
Shrimp Tempura - ATK
By norsegal8
Do not omit the vodka; it is critical for a crisp coating
- 3 quarts vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds colossal shrimp, peeled and deveined (8 to 12 per pound), tails left on (see note)
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup vodka (see note)
- 1 cup seltzer water
- Kosher salt
- 1 recipe Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce
White Bean and Arugula Salad
By norsegal8
Directions The night before, place the beans in a large bowl and add water to cover by 2 inches
- 3/4 pound dried cannellini beans
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 1 red onion, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half-rounds
- 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and small-diced
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, small-diced
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces baby arugula
Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches
By norsegal8
Directions Drain the oil from the tuna, reserving the oil
- 14 ounces jarred or canned Italian tuna in olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced celery
- 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons minced cornichons
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons good mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Sourdough bread, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- Hummus, store-bought or homemade (recipe follows)
- Fresh radishes, sliced
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-ounce can)
- 1/3 cup tahini or sesame paste
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
- 8 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Cod Baked in Foil with Zucchini and Tomatoes
By norsegal8
Haddock, red snapper, halibut, and sea bass also work well in this recipe and those that follow as long as the fill...
- 1 pound zucchini (2 medium), ends trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- Table salt
- 1/2 pound plum tomatoes (2 medium), cored, seeded, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoon vermouth or dry white wine
- 4 skinless cod fillets, 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Almost No-Knead Seeded Rye Bread
By norsegal8
An enameled cast-iron Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid yields best results, but the recipe also works in a regul...
- 1 5/8 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (8 ounces), plus additional for dusting work surface
- 1 1/8 cups rye flour (7 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (7 ounces), at room temperature
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mild-flavored lager (3 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Chocolate Fudge Cake
By norsegal8
The molasses in the brown sugar gives this cake a distinctive and and pleasantly bitter edge
- 3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups sifted cake flour
- 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened