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Mole Coloradito Enchiladas
By norsegal8
1. Toast and soak the chiles
- 8 ounces (about 16) dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and torn into large flat pieces
- 1 pound ripe fresh tomatoes (4 medium round tomatoes or 6 medium plum tomatoes)
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/8” slices (divided use)
- 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (divided use)
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon oregano, preferably Mexican
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves, preferably freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, preferably freshly ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, preferably freshly ground Mexican canela
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 8 whole blanched almonds
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 2 tablets (6 ounces total) Mexican chocolate, roughly chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Sugar
- Salt
- 18 corn tortillas
- 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken, meat pulled and shredded lightly OR 2 generous cups shredded chicken meat
- Sprigs from 1 small bunch parsley
Roasted Salted Turkey for a Crowd
By norsegal8
This recipe was developed and tested using Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
- 1 turkey (15 to 18 pounds), giblets and neck reserved for gravy, if making
- 7 tablespoons kosher salt (see note above)
- 1 bag ice cubes (5 pound)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Risotto al Salto
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Olive oil flavored cooking spray
- 1/2 cup Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas, recipe follows, cold
- 1 to 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Espresso Brownies
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons espresso powder
- 1 (19.8-ounce) box brownie mix (recommended: Duncan Hines)
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
Almond Puff Loaf
By norsegal8
The recipe for this buttery, flaky, tender confection has been around for years and years but, like all fine classi...
- FIRST LAYER
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter*, cut into pats or 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup water
- If you're using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- SECOND LAYER
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter*
- 1 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature; warm them, in the shell, in hot tap water for 10 minutes if they're cold from the fridge
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- If you're using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- TOPPING
- 2/3 cup jam or preserves
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted in a 350°F oven for about 7 to 10 minutes, or until they're a light, golden brown
- ICING
- 1/2 cup confectioners' or glazing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 teaspoons milk or water (approximately)
Tuscan Mushrooms
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1/2 cup diced jarred roasted red bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino Romano
- 2 scallions, diced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound white button mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Glazed Roast Chicken - ATK
By norsegal8
If using table salt, reduce the amount to 2½ teaspoons
- Chicken
- 1 whole chicken (6 to 7 pounds), giblets removed and discarded
- 5 teaspoons kosher salt (see note)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) can beer (see note)
- Glaze
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade (see note)
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Glazed All-Beef Meatloaf - ATK
By norsegal8
If you can't find chuck and/or sirloin, substitute any 85 percent lean ground beef
- Meatloaf
- 3 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated on small holes of box grater (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium rib celery, chopped fine (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup tomato juice
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (powdered)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2/3 cup crushed saltine crackers
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Mini Pineapple Cakes
By norsegal8
1. Place an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven
- 1 (3 1/2-pound) pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces* see Cook's Note
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice plus 2/3 cup
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 egg whites
- 2/3 cup water
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix (recommended: Betty Crocker Super Moist)
- Special Equipment: 6-cup mini Bundt pan
Southern Peach Cobbler
By norsegal8
Preheat oven to 400°F(if you are using a dark or glass pan - 425°F if you are using a light color pan)
- For Cobbler Topping:
- 8 8 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 2 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 2 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 2 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 12 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup boiling water
- FOR SPRINKLING:
- 3 3 3 tablespoons granulated sugar