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Homemade Tahini
By norsegal8
This is a recipe for homemade tahini from The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Ancient Cuisines NOTE: Since I have not ma...
- 3/4 lb sesame seed
- 2 teaspoons peanut oil
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- salt, very little (optional)
Shrimp Salad - Barefoot Contessa
By norsegal8
Bring 5 quarts of water, 3 tablespoons salt, and the lemon to a boil in a large saucepan
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lemon cut into quarters
- 4 pounds large shrimp in the shell (16 to 20 shrimp per pound)
- 2 cups good mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons white wine or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- 1 cup minced red onion (1 onion)
- 3 cups minced celery (6 stalks)
Fresh Lemonade
By norsegal8
Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until completely smooth
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 - 3/4 superfine sugar, to taste
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 4 cups water
Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Chops - ATK
By norsegal8
We prefer natural to enhanced pork (pork that has been injected with a salt solution to increase moistness and flav...
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 3 cups cornflakes (see note)
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 8 center-cut boneless pork chops (3 to 4 ounces each), 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (see note)
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- Lemon wedges
Cinnamon Apple Cake
By norsegal8
Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 /2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 /2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 /2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 /2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 /2 teaspoon salt
Parmesan Tomato Zucchini Bake
By norsegal8
It is so, so easy to make! If you only have zucchini or summer squash, you can just use one of them
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced
- 5 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup quality parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian spices
Balsamic Vinaigrette
By norsegal8
Whisk first 2 ingredients with salt and pepper in a small bowl
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup olive oil
Semolina Sandwich Bread - KAF
By norsegal8
This tasty sandwich loaf has a beautiful golden interior, and its crust is coated with a crunchy layer of sesame se...
- 2 1/3 cups semolina
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons regular instant yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons water
- 1 egg
- sesame seeds, for crust
Plum Granita
By norsegal8
Follow the poaching and pureeing technique used in this recipe for harder fruits such as apples, cherries, peaches ...
- 1 pound plums (ripe), pitted and sliced thin
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
All-American Chocolate Butter Cake
By norsegal8
This cake has a full chocolate flavor and exceptional soft, fine texture for a chocolate butter cake
- 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa (lighlty spooned into cup)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened