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Shallot and Parsley Butter
By norsegal8
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 medium shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Caramel Sauce - ATK
By norsegal8
If you make the caramel sauce ahead, reheat it in the microwave or a small saucepan over low heat until warm and fl...
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
Frittata with Cheese and Fresh Herbs
By norsegal8
1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1/2 small onion, 1 medium scallion, or 1 medium shallot, chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves, basil, dill, tarragon or mint
- 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano, up to 1/3 cup, or any grated cheese (1/2 to 1 ounce)
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
Red Velvet Cake
By norsegal8
1. For the cake: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees
- Cake
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- Frosting
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, cut into 8 pieces, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Elaine's English Toffee
By norsegal8
Grate 1 1/2 Hershey bars. I use food processor
- 1 1/2 lbs. butter, I only use Land O'Lakes
- 3 c. sugar (cane) I only use Jack Frost or Domino
- 3 giant Hershey bars
- 1 qt. ground nuts (med.)
Spring Vegetable Salad with Horseradish and Lemon Vinaigrette
By norsegal8
For the dressing, combine the white wine vinegar, horseradish and lemon extract in a mixing bowl and stir to combin...
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated horseradish
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 4 cups mixed petite peas, snow peas, sugar snaps, string beans and/or asparagus
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 kirby cucumber, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh micro mint or pea tendrils
Classic Shortbread
By norsegal8
Shortbread keeps particularly well when stored in an airtight container, and actually has a better texture on the s...
- 10 tablespoons (5 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1-1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) cornstarch
- 1-1/4 cups (6-1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
- DIRECTIONS
Cheese Soup - Alton Brown
By norsegal8
Melt butter in large heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 ounces small diced onion (approximately 1 cup)
- 5 ounces small diced carrot (approximately 1 cup)
- 5 ounces small diced celery (approximately 1 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for sweating vegetables, plus more if needed at end of cooking
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 quart chicken broth, heated to a simmer
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 10 ounces Fontina, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Marsala wine
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Broccoli, Cheddar and Scallions
By norsegal8
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 400 degrees
- 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
- Vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melt 2 tablespoons)
- 6 cups broccoli florets (from 2 pound bunch) cut into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces, stems discarded
- Table salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon powdered mustard
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
- 3 –4 scallions, sliced thin (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- Ground black pepper
Vegetarian Steamed Buns
By norsegal8
We make a vegetarian filling that is heavy on the mushrooms, with cellophane noodles and cabbage to add body and te...
- Filling:
- Dough
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for oiling bowl
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 ounces cellophane noodles
- 2 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup fresh wood ear mushrooms, julienned
- 1 1/2 cups 'hon shimeji' (white beech) or oyster mushrooms, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
- 1/3 cup finely diced fresh water chestnuts or jicama
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetarian stir-fry sauce*
- 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper