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Punjabi Chicken in Thick Gravy
By norsegal8
1. Heat the oil and ghee in a large pot over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- 8 chicken legs, skin removed
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, minced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
- 1 small tomato, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
By norsegal8
A successful slow-cooker chicken cacciatore recipe required that the chicken, vegetables, and flavorings be browned...
- 12 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (5 to 6 ounces each), trimmed of any yellow or white fat (see note)
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more as needed
- 1 1/4 pounds cremini mushrooms, wiped clean and quartered (see note)
- 2 medium onions, halved and sliced thin
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 4 teaspoons)
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red pepper, rinsed and cut into 1-inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
Giada's Carbonara
By norsegal8
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, rubber band left on
- 1 pound linguini
- 1 cup Basil Aioli, recipe follows
- 1 cup shaved pecorino
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 to 6 large eggs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 large egg yolks*
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Breaded Pork Cutlets (Schnitzel) - ATK
By norsegal8
The two cups of oil called for in this recipe may seem like a lot—but they’re necessary to achieve a wrinkled t...
- 7 large high-quality sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pork tenderloin (1 1/4 pounds). trimmed of fat and silver skin and cut on angle into 4 equal pieces (see illustration below)
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Garnishes
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 1 large hard-cooked egg, yolk and white separated and passed separately through fine-mesh strainer (optional)
Golden Fruitcake
By norsegal8
To prepare the fruit: Combine the dried fruit (except for the candied cherries) with liquid in a bowl
- 2 cups raisins: golden, jumbo, or your favorite type of raisins
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 cup candied lemon peel
- 1 3/4 cups candied red cherries
- 3/4 cup brandy, rum, or whiskey; or apple juice, plus extra to brush over the cakes when they come out of the oven
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia, optional
- 5 large eggs
- 3 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups diced pecans or walnuts, optional
Cranberry-Pecan Muffins - ATK
By norsegal8
1. FOR THE STREUSEL: Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees
- If fresh cranberries aren't available, substitute frozen: Microwave them in a bowl until they're partially but not fully thawed, 30 to 45 seconds.
- Ingredients
- Streusel Topping
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, softened
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- Muffins
- 1 1/3 cups (6 2/3 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups pecan halves, toasted and cooled
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon (7 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Brushetta with Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
By norsegal8
The mushrooms are grilled with the gill-like undersides facing up to prevent loss of juices
- 4 portobello mushrooms, large, (about 1 1/3 pounds), stemmed
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 loaf country bread (approximately a 12-by-5-inch loaf), sliced crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces, ends removed
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled
Pear and Cranberry Chopped Salad
By norsegal8
1. Combine cucumber and ½ teaspoon salt in colander set over bowl and let stand 15 minutes
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Table salt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 1 ripe but firm pear cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 small minced red onion (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 romaine lettuce, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
- Ground black pepper
Best Buttermilk Pancakes
By norsegal8
The pancakes can be cooked on an electric griddle
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (10 ounces) (see note)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 - 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Spicy Pork Tacos (al Pastor)
By norsegal8
Boneless pork butt is often labeled Boston butt
- 10 large dried guajillo chiles, wiped clean
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/4 pounds plum tomatoes, cored and quartered
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled
- 4 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 pounds boneless pork butt roast
- 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
- 1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings
- Vegetable oil
- 18 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro