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Best Ground Beef Chili
By norsegal8
1. Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 275 degrees
- 2 lbs. ground chuck
- 2 cups plus 2 Tbsp. water
- salt and pepper
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 6 dried ancho chilies, stemmed, seeded and torn into 1-inch pieces
- 1 ounce tortilla chips, crushed (1/4 cup)
- 2 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp coriander
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- I onion chopped fine
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 - 2 tsp. minced canned chipotle chili in adobo
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Mustard-Crusted Boneless Prime Rib Roast with Cream Sauce
By norsegal8
Just like the steakhouse-style prime roast your grandparents served at Christmas, but better, because it’s made u...
- 1 (6-pound) boneless prime rib roast, trimmed, tied
- 4 tablespoons store-bought or homemade Montreal-style steak seasoning, divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, divided
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
By norsegal8
The whole eggs, whipped until airy, give this buttercream a light, satiny-smooth texture that melts on the tongue
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch table salt
- 1 pound unsalted butter (4 sticks), softened, each stick cut into quarters
Crispy and Creamy New Potato Pie
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 2 pounds new potatoes, washed and halved
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated horseradish
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Lime-Coconut Cream Pie
By norsegal8
Light coconut milk lacks rich coconut flavor, so skip it in favor of regular coconut milk
- Crust
- 6 ounces animal crackers
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- Filling
- 1 (13 1/2-ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus 1 additional tablespoon
- 3/8 teaspoon table salt
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest from 1 lime
- Whipped Cream and Garnish
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (cold)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted in a small dry skillet until golden brown
Buttermilk Scones
By norsegal8
1/2 Think of scones as British biscuits
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup (approximately) buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon grated orange or lemon zest
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- 4 tablespoons jam or jelly and/or 4 tablespoons diced or small plump dried fruits, such as currants, raisins, apricots or figs for filling
Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya
By norsegal8
Because andouille varies in spiciness, we suggest tasting a piece of the cooked sausage and then adjusting the amou...
- 1 medium onion, peeled, ends trimmed, and quartered lengthwise
- 1 medium rib celery, cut crosswise into quarters
- 1 medium red bell pepper, stem removed, seeded, and quartered lengthwise
- 5 medium cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 8 ounces andouille sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice (10 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (see note)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2-ounce), drained, 1/4 cup juice reserved
- 1 cup clam juice (bottled)
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound medium shrimp (31 to 35 shrimp per pound), or large shrimp, shelled
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Company Pot Roast
By norsegal8
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 1 (4 to 5-pound) prime boneless beef chuck roast, tied
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- All-purpose flour
- Good olive oil
- 2 cups chopped carrots (4 carrots)
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
- 2 cups chopped celery (4 stalks)
- 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 to 4 leeks)
- 5 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 2 cups good red wine, such as Burgundy
- 2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes in puree
- 1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 3 branches fresh thyme
- 2 branches fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
Hot Smoked Salmon
By norsegal8
Directions The night before serving, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, the peppercorn...
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
- 2 pounds King salmon fillets, skin on (whole or cut in serving pieces)
- 3 cups wood chips such as oak, hickory, or mesquite
- Charcoal
- 1 large, flat disposable foil pan
- Fresh Dill Sauce, recipe follows, for serving
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, such as Stonyfield
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
- 1/2 cup minced fresh dill
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup seeded, grated hothouse cucumber
Nutty Granola
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- Cooking Spray
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped raw, unsalted walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped unsalted almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped unsalted pecans
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins, optional