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Grilled Hamburgers
By norsegal8
Weighing the meat on a kitchen scale is the most accurate way to portion it
- 1 1/2 pounds 80 percent lean ground chuck
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for oiling grill rack
- 4 buns and desired topppings
Butternut Squash and Vanilla Risotto
By norsegal8
In a medium saucepan, warm the broth over medium-high heat
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large vanilla bean
- 3 cups peeled cubed (1-inch wide) butternut squash, about 12 ounces
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tablespoon
- 3/4 cups finely chopped onion (from 1 onion)
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By norsegal8
1/2 cup garlic cloves, peeled (about 1 head) In a small saucepan, bring the garlic and oil to a boil, then turn th...
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or creme fraiche
Green Goddess Dip
By norsegal8
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl until smooth and creamy
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press or minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Greek Salad
By norsegal8
Marinating the onion and cucumber in the vinaigrette tones down the onion's harshness and flavors the cucumber
- Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 medium clove garlic, pressed through garlic press or minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- Salad
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices (about 2 cups)
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce, washed, dried thoroughly, and torn into 1 1/2-inch-pieces (about 8 cups)
- 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes (10 ounces total), each tomato cored, seeded, and cut into 12 wedges
- 1/4 cup loosely packed torn fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup loosely packed torn fresh mint leaves
- 6 ounces jarred roasted red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 by 2-inch strips (about 1 cup)
- 20 large kalamata olives, each olive pitted and quartered lengthwise
- 5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
Bakery-Style French Baguettes
By norsegal8
For this recipe you will need an instant-read thermometer, a scale, a lame or a single edge razor blade, a rectangu...
- Sponge
- 1/8 teaspoon instant yeast or 1/4 teaspoon regular dry yeast
- 6 ounces bottled water (by weight) or spring water, 110 to 115 degrees
- 6 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour, preferably King Arthur
- Dough
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast or 3/4 teaspoon regular dry yeast
- 4 ounces bottled water (by weight), plus additional two teaspoons if necessary, (or spring water), 75 degrees
- 10 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour, preferably King Arthur
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- Glaze
- 1 large egg white, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Bacon and Pancetta Potatoes
By norsegal8
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 4 thick-cut slices bacon, roughly chopped
- 2 (1/4-inch thick) slices pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme
Shortcut Russenzopf - KAF
By norsegal8
Traditionally made with labor-intensive laminated croissant dough and hazelnut filling, we’ve made this treat eas...
- Filling
- 1 cup pecan meal, or hazelnut or almond flour, toasted or plain
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Juicy Peach & Strawberry Crumb Pie
By norsegal8
Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll pastry sheet into a 9-in
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
- 3-1/2 cups sliced peeled peaches (about 4 medium)
- 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
Best Baked Apples
By norsegal8
If you don’t have an ovenproof skillet, transfer the browned apples to a 13- by 9-inch baking dish and bake as di...
- 7 large (about 6 ounces each) Granny Smith apples
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
- 3 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon finely grated zest from 1 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch table salt
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons apple cider