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Tiramisu Cheesecake
By norsegal8
Two irresistible desserts are combined for one ultimate indulgence in this layer cake made with coffee-covered Ital
- 3/4 cup(s) triple-strength coffee (reserve 2 Tbsp)
- 2 tablespoon(s) plus 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon(s) Kahlúa (coffee-flavor liqueur)
- 1 1/2 package(s) (7 oz each) imported Italian savoiardi ladyfingers (see Note)
- 3 bricks (8 oz each) 1⁄3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
- 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tub(s) (8 or 8.75 oz) mascarpone cheese
- 1 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate, grated
- Garnish: unsweetened cocoa powder and chocolate curls (directions follow)
Gravlax with Mustard Sauce
By norsegal8
Cut the salmon fillet into 2 pieces crosswise and place one piece in a deep dish, skin side down
- 1 3-lb. center-cut fresh salmon fillet
- 1 large bunch fresh dill, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons white peppercorns, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed
- thin, dark pumpernickel rye, for serving
- mustard sauce
Peanut Meringue Cookies - Bon Appetite
By norsegal8
Preheat oven to 350°. Spread out peanuts on a rimmed baking sheet
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons skin-off unsalted, roasted peanuts
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spanish-Style Pasta w/ Shrimp
By norsegal8
In step 5, if your skillet is not broiler-safe, once the pasta is tender transfer the mixture to a broiler-safe 13 ...
- 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced (1 tablespoon)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds extra large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined, shells reserved
- 2 3/4 cups water
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces spaghettini or thin spaghetti, broken into 1- to 2-inch lengths
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Pear Crisp with Oat Topping
By norsegal8
The test kitchen prefers a crisp made with Bartlett pears, but Bosc pears can also be used
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts, see note above
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (2 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (1 3/4 ounces)
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Table salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 3 pounds ripe but firm pears (6-7 medium), see note above
Hot Cocoa
By norsegal8
If you want to increase or decrease this recipe for hot cocoa, the key ratio to remember is one and one-half tables...
- 6 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder, measured by dip-and-sweep
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch table salt
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups low-fat milk (1 or 2 percent)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
Clams Oreganata
By norsegal8
Preheat the broiler. in a large bowl, gently toss the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup olive oil, all of the herbs, kosher ...
- 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- coarse salt
- 12 small Manilla clams, scrubbed and shucked, shells reserved
Dill-Cooked Crayfish
By norsegal8
This is the simplest and best method for cooking fresh crayfish
- 2 pounds uncooked crayfish (live or frozen and defrosted)
- 3 quarts water
- 1/3 cup salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- large bunch fresh dill, preferably with crowns
- melted butter
- lemon wedges, for garnish
Orange Pecan Wild Rice
By norsegal8
Place the rice, chicken stock 1 1/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan...
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- kosher salt
- 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
- 1/2 cups scallions, sliced in rounds, white and light green parts
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Sourdough English Muffins
By norsegal8
Who doesn't love English muffins? Homemade sourdough muffins seem even more scrumptious, and some of the taste-test...
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups warm water (110°F-115°F)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 1 cup sourdough starter, ripe (fed) or discard; ripe will give you a more vigorous rise
- 7 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sour salt (citric acid), optional; for enhanced sour flavor
- semolina or cornmeal, for coating