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Bún Bò Hue
By norsegal8
The mention of Hue, a city in central Vietnam, brings up many conflicted memories for me
- Stock
- 2 pounds oxtail, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces (ask your butcher to do this)
- 2 pounds beef shank bones, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces (ask your butcher to do this)
- 2 pounds pork neck bones
- 2 pounds beef marrowbones, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces (ask your butcher to do this)
- 1 pound beef brisket
- 8 lemongrass stalks
- Soup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon annatto seeds, ground
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup sliced shallots (2 extra-large shallots)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup finely chopped lemongrass
- 2 teaspoons shrimp paste
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 (14-ounce) package dried round rice noodles, cooked according to package directions, or 3 pounds fresh rice noodles
- Garnishes
- Thai basil sprigs
- Perilla leaves
- Thinly sliced green or red cabbage
- Lemon wedges
- Lime wedges
- Thinly sliced yellow onion
Smoky Fish Chowder - Sara Moulton
By norsegal8
1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 pound Canadian bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium stalks celery
- 1 pound boiling potatoes such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 1/4 teaspoons dried
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock (see below) or canned broth
- 3 cups whole milk
- 12 ounces smoked trout fillets
- Smoked paprika, for garnish
- Chopped fresh dill leaves or parsley, or chopped chiles, for garnish (optional)
Thursday Pea Soup
By norsegal8
If using Swedish yellow peas, rinse and pick over the peas, place them in a large pot, add the water, and let soak ...
- 2 cups dried whole Swedish yellow peas or yellow split peas
- 2 quarts water
- 1 smoked pork shank or hock (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
- salt
- pepper
Chicken Parmesan
By norsegal8
From Dominic's Resuarant in Los Angeles
- 2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 small skinless, boneless chicken thighs, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- 8 Tbsp. olive oil
- 8 Tbsp. sun-dried tomato pesto
- 1 lb. fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 slices
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cups prepared marinara sauce, warmed
- finely grated Parmesan cheese
Vietnamese-Style Chicken Noodle Soup
By norsegal8
For this soup, be sure to have all the vegetables and herbs ready at hand
- Noodles
- 8 ounces thick rice noodles
- Broth
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 medium cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into 1/8-inch rounds, and smashed
- 2 star anise
- 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Soup
- 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
- Table salt
- 1/2 medium Napa cabbage, rinsed and sliced thin crosswise (about 4 cups)
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, sliced thin on an angle
- 1/2 cup loose-packed fresh mint leaves, torn in half if large
- 1/2 cup loose-packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
- Lime wedges
Sauteed White Fish Fillets
By norsegal8
When it comes to the size of a fish fillet, there are generally two categories; thick and thin
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 - 6 boneless, skinless thick fish fillets (4 to 6 ounces each; see note)
- OR
- 6 - 8 boneless, skinless thin fish fillets (3 to 4 ounces each; see note)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
Devil's Food Cake - Alton Brown
By norsegal8
Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F
- CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
- Nonstick spray
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 ounces Dutch-process cocoa
- 10 1/2 ounces dark brown sugar
- 5 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 1/2 ounces sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 large whole eggs, at room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 5 1/2 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ounce mayonnaise
- 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
- 8 ounces powdered sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
Red Wine Braised Pork Chops
By norsegal8
Look for chops with a small eye and a large amount of marbling, as these are the best suited to braising
- Salt and pepper
- 4 (10- to 12-ounce) bone-in pork blade chops, 1 inch thick
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions, halved and sliced thin
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme plus 1/4 teaspoon minced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (1/2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup ruby port
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Golden Almond Cake
By norsegal8
This butter cake has the lovely flavor of almond
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 2/3 cups sifted cake flour
- 1/3 cup (ground) unblanched sliced almonds, toasted and finely ground
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Triple Berry Angel Food Cake Roll
By norsegal8
This Triple Berry Angel Food Cake Roll is an easy red, white and blue dessert (or just red and white!) for the 4th ...
- 1 Angel Food Cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare
- 1/4 cup + 3/4 cup powdered sugar, divided
- 8 oz light cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (35%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries