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Lingonberry Jam Cake
By norsegal8
If you cannot find the lingonberry preserves called for in this recipe, substitute whole cranberry sauce or seedles...
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teapoon freshly ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup lingonberry jam
Lemon Squares
By norsegal8
The recipe for these "melt-in-your-mouth" squares comes from Peg Hurley, an old Lexington, Massachusetts, friend of...
- Crust
- 1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces) butter
- 1 cup (4 1/4 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) confectioners' sugar
- Topping
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- a pinch of salt
Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon
By norsegal8
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti pasta
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 (4-ounce) pieces salmon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons capers
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
Chocolate Truffle Tartlets
By norsegal8
Intensely, unmistakably and irresistibly chocolaty
- 1 recipe chocolate pie dough, well-chilled (Julia's Chocolate Tart Dough)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 10 pieces
- 6 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 ounces good quality white chocolate, cut into small dice
- 2 ounces good quality milk chocolate, cut into small dice
- 4 biscotti, chopped
Avocado-Orange Salsa - ATK
By norsegal8
Combine all of the ingredients, including salt to taste in a small nonreactive bowl
- 1 large orange, cut into segments
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced medium
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 4 teaspoons lime juice, from 1 to 2 limes
- 1 small jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
- Table salt
Maple-Roasted Bacon
By norsegal8
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 3/4 pound thick-cut smoked bacon (16 slices)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons good maple syrup
Spicy Mexican Shredded Pork Tostadas - CI
By norsegal8
The trimmed pork should weigh about 1 1/2 pounds
- Tinga
- 2 pounds boneless pork butt, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch pieces (see note)
- 2 medium onions, 1 quartered and 1 chopped fine
- 5 medium garlic cloves, 3 peeled and smashed and 2 minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- Table salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon ground chipotle powder (see note)
- 2 bay leaves
- Tostadas
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas (see note)
- Table salt
- Garnishes
- Queso fresco or feta cheese
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Sour cream
- Diced avocado
- Lime wedges
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 400˚ F
- 3 lbs. ripe tomatoes, halved with seeds scooped out
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 (28 oz.) canned plum tomatoes with their juice
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1 quart chicken stock
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops - ATK
By norsegal8
We strongly recommend purchasing “dry” scallops (those without chemical additives)
- 1 1/2 pounds dry sea scallop, 10 to 20 per pound, small side muscles removed (see note)
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Lemon wedges or sauce (see related recipes) for serving
Weeknight Bolognese
By norsegal8
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta
- 1 pound lean ground sirloin
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 cups dry red wine, divided
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound dried pasta, such as orecchiette or small shells
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving