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Easy Chocolate Cake
By norsegal8
We recommend using one of the test kitchen’s favorite baking chocolates, Callebaut Intense Dark L-60-40NV, or Ghi...
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (7 1/2 ounces)
- 1 cup sugar (7 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (2 ounces)
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine (see note)
- 1 cup fresh black coffee, hot
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Confectioners' sugar (for serving; optional)
Avocado Hollandaise
By norsegal8
In a blender, combine the avocado and lemon juice with 1/3 cup of hot water
- 1/2 very ripe medium Hass avocado, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Poached eggs, for serving
Almond Granola with Dried Fruit
By norsegal8
Chopping the almonds by hand is the first choice for superior texture and crunch
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup packed (2 1/3 ounces) light brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups (10 ounces) raw almonds, chopped coarse
- 2 cups raisins or other dried fruit, chopped
Chicken Enchiladas - BH&G
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 8 6-inch tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tabelspoons all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- sliced black olives
- chopped tomatoes
- sliced green onions
Classic French Fries - CI
By norsegal8
For those who like it, flavoring the oil with a few tablespoons of bacon grease adds a subtle, meaty flavor to the ...
- 4 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch by 1/4-inch lengths
- 2 quarts peanut oil
- 4 tablespoons bacon fat (optional), strained
- Salt and ground black pepper
Bagels - BWJ
By norsegal8
Like croissants, bagels have transcended their origins to become all-American
- 2 tablespoons (approximately) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 1/4 cups tepid water (80°F to 90°F)
- 2 tablespoons (approximately) sugar
- 3 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 6 cups (approximately) high-gluten flour
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
By norsegal8
1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All Rights Reserved
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Italian Wedding Soup
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 slice fresh white bread, crust trimmed, bread torn into small pieces
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 8 ounces ground pork
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 12 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound curly endive, coarsely chopped (1 pound of escarole would be a good substitution)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Naan
By norsegal8
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Banana Bread - KAF
By norsegal8
Banana bread is oh-so-simple
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, light or dark, firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large bananas)
- 3 tablespoons apricot jam or orange marmalade, optional but tasty
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional