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German Chocolate Cupcakes
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, shaken, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons freshly brewed coffee
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 4 extra-large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup blanched sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Herbed Goat Cheese Sandwiches
By norsegal8
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 10 1/2 ounces Montrachet or other mild goat cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 5 to 6 tablespoons milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 loaves 7-grain bread, thinly sliced
- 1 hothouse cucumber, not peeled
Salad of Heirloom Tomatoes, Cheese and Country Ham
By norsegal8
When shopping for this salad, don’t worry about finding the exact varieties I list here; just use the ripest loca...
- 2 large Cherokee Purple tomatoes
- 2 Green Zebra tomatoes
- 2 Black Prince tomatoes
- 2 Pineapple tomatoes
- 4 Snow White tomatoes
- 4 green grape tomatoes
- 1 pint yellow or red currant or pear tomatoes
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 anchovy filet, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Smallest leaves from 1 branch fresh basil
- 4 ounces ricotta salata cheese
- 8 pieces very thinly sliced country ham or prosciutto
Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomato Corn Muffin
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 (8 1/2-ounce) packages corn muffin mix (recommended: Jiffy)
- 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2/3 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (from an 8-ounce jar)
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
Cheese Straws
By norsegal8
Preparation Herbed Cheese Straws 1
- Herbed Cheese Straws
- 1 sheet (14 ounces) frozen puff pastry, defrosted overnight in the refrigerator
- Flour, for dusting
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 cup (3-1/2 ounces) grated gruyère cheese
- 2 teaspoons minced thyme
- 2 teaspoons minced rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Home Fries - ATK
By norsegal8
Don’t skip the baking soda in this recipe
- 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Crisp French Meringue
By norsegal8
The classic proportions for crisp meringue are approximately double the weight of sugar to egg white
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (lightly spooned into cup)
Santa Clausmopolitans
By norsegal8
Run a lime wedge around each glass then dip in sanding sugar
- Lime wedge, for rim
- white sanding sugar
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
Eggplant Parmesan - Mario Batali
By norsegal8
Cooking Directions Pre-heat the grill pan
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large eggplant (about 1 pound each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups basic tomato sauce (recipe at bottom but will be pre-made)
- 1 bunch basil, leaves removed and cut into chiffonade
- 1 pound fresh Mozzarella, grated
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-reggiano
- 1/4 cup lightly toasted bread crumbs
Hail Caesar Salad
By norsegal8
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut 1/2 to 3/4-inch croutons from the loaf of bread and place on a baking sheet and put...
- 1 loaf day old Italian bread
- 3 garlic cloves, mashed
- 9 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon plus 1 pinch kosher salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, inner leaves only
- 7 grinds black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 6 drops Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese