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Chocolate Shadow Cake
By norsegal8
This rich chocolate butter cake is layered with fluffy seven-minute icing and topped with a drippy chocolate glaze
- 4 4 4 large egg whites
- 3 3 3 tablespoons water
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 1 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch Pinch salt
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 3 3 (8-inch) chocolate cake rounds (see related content)
- 4 4 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 4 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 2 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- INSTRUCTIONS
Chocolate Macarons with Orange Ganache
By norsegal8
Arrange racks in lower and upper thirds of oven; preheat to 325°
- 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1 1/4 cups slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons egg whites (from about 3 large eggs), room temperature, whisked to loosen
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2' cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Gold dust (optional)
Paella Salad - Barefoot Contessa
By norsegal8
Watch how to make this recipe
- 4 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 teaspoon dried fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion (1 large)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, such as Carolina
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1-inch-diced
- 1 pound (16- to 20-count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (1/2-inch-diced) celery
- 1 cup sliced scallions, white and green parts (5 scallions)
- 1 cup frozen peas, such as Birds Eye Garden Peas
- 1 Holland red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and 3/4-inch-diced
- 1 Holland yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and 3/4-inch-diced
- 8 ounces kielbasa, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick
- 3/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
- 1/2 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
Eggplant Rollatini
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 3 medium-sized eggplants (about 4 pounds total)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Can vegetable spray
- 32 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 8 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 20 basil leaves, chiffonaded
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 cups fresh tomato sauce, recipe follows
- Simple Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
By norsegal8
2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, All Rights Reserved
- 2 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus (about 30 large)
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 lemons cut in wedges, for serving
Spaghetti with Olives and Tomato Sauce
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups mixed olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes, plus more if desired
- 3 cups tomato sauce, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, shredded
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional
Potato Tots - ATK
By norsegal8
We recently found that our nostalgia for frozen tots, like many kid-friendly foods, outshone the reality
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups peanut oil or vegetable oil
Gazpacho
By norsegal8
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: For the best gazpacho recipe, with clearly flavored, distinct vegetables in a bracing tomato...
- 3 ripe medium beefsteak tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cored and quartered
- 2 medium red bell peppers (about 1 pound), cored, seeded, and cut into rough 1-inch pieces
- 2 small cucumbers (about 1 pound), one peeled and the other with skin on, both seeded and cut into rough 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia, Maui, or Walla Walla) or 2 large shallots, peeled and minced (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- 1/3 cup sherry vinegar
- Ground black pepper
- 5 cups tomato juice
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
- 8 ice cubes
- Extra virgin olive oil for serving
Pasta with Chicken, Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
By norsegal8
Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a covered stock pot
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bunch broccoli, trimmed into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 lb. penne, ziti, cavatappi or campanelle
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1 jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, 7 to 8 ounces, rinsed, patted dry and cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 Tbsp. minced parsley
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- pepper
Grilled Steak Tips
By norsegal8
A two-level fire allows you to brown the steak over the hot side of the grill, then move it to the cooler side if i...
- 1 recipe marinade (see related content)
- 2 pounds sirloin steak tips, trimmed of excess fat
- Lime wedge or orange wedge for serving