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Steamed Whole Artichokes
By norsegal8
A steaming apparatus, such as a collapsible basket or bamboo rack is helpful but not necessary for whole artichokes
- 4 large artichokes or 12 baby artichokes, rinsed and trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
Falafel with Tahini Sauce
By norsegal8
Instructions Add the onion and garlic cloves to the bowl of a food processor and pulse just until they are finely ...
- Tahini Sauce:
- 2 cups roughly chopped white onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup lightly packed parsley leaves
- 1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Canola oil, for sauteing
- Pita bread, for serving
- 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt (full fat or non-fat)
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Orange Blossom Bundt
By norsegal8
Directions Prep Time: 0:30 Total Time: 3:15 1
- 1 c. unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 c. sugar
- 3/4 tsp. fine salt
- 2 tbsp. orange liqueur
- 1 tbsp. orange zest
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 c. Buttermilk
- HONEY BUTTER GLAZE
- 1/2 c. Honey
- 1/4 c. orange liqueur
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp. sugar
Minted Lemon Ice
By norsegal8
If your tap water has ''off " flavors, filter it, if possible, before use in this recipe
- 1 cup granulated sugar (7 ounces)
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 2 1/4 cups water, preferably spring water (see note)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons vodka (optional)
- 1 cup lemon juice from 5 or 6 large lemons
Mary’s Black Forest Gateau - Mary Berry
By norsegal8
Directions Preheat the oven to 325°
- For the filling and topping:
- 6 large free-range eggs
- 150 g (5 1/2 oz) caster sugar
- 100 g (3 1/2 oz) self-raising flour, sifted
- 50 g (1 3/4 oz) cocoa powder, sifted
- 2 x 390g jars black cherries in kirsch [500g (1lb, 2oz) drained weight]
- 2 heaped tbsp cornflour
- 750 ml (1 1/3 oz) pint double cream, whipped
- For the decoration:
- 150 g (5 1/2 oz) white chocolate
- 250 g (9oz) plain chocolate (about 46% cocoa solids)
- 24 fresh cherries with stalks
Sicilian Grilled Swordfish - Barefoot Contessa
By norsegal8
Light a charcoal grill or preheat a gas or stovetop grill until very hot
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 (1/2-inch-thick) swordfish steaks (5 to 6 ounces each)
- 4 ounces baby arugula
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
Orange Chocolate Chunk Cake
By norsegal8
dessert
- FOR THE SYRUP:
- 1/2 lb. unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 extra-large eggs at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup buttermilk at room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups good semisweet chocolate chunks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- FOR THE GANACHE:
- 8 ounces good semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp. instant coffee
Caesar Salad with Pancetta
By norsegal8
Copyright 2001, Barefoot Contessa Parties!, All Rights Reserved
- 3/4 pound pancetta, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large heads romaine lettuce
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 extra-large egg yolk at room temperature*
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 8 to 10 anchovy fillets (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups good mild olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Norwegian Sour Cream Pound Cake - KAF
By norsegal8
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1 cup butter, salted or unsalted
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt*
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 to 3 teaspoons vanilla, to taste
- 4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
Summer Fruit Crostata
By norsegal8
2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved
- For the pastry (makes 2 crostatas)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated or superfine sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) ice water
- 1 pound firm ripe peaches, peeled
- 1/2 pound firm ripe black plums, unpeeled
- 1/2 pint fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced