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Homemade Marshmallows
By garciamoss
Put the water in a medium saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over it so it dissolves
- 1/2 cup mild local honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin or 3/4 tablespoon agar agar powder (if you're vegan)
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- A few tablespoons organic cornstarch or cocoa (or toasted coconut, instant coffee, almond flour, or other dry tasty material) to use for finishing the sticky surface
- 1 teaspoon vanilla, almond, mint, orange, or coffee extract, optional (or any other flavored extract in your spice cabinet or 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder, dissolved in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon hot water)
Lokshen Kugel, Savory Noodle Kugel
By garciamoss
Typically a sweet casserole, this version of noodle kugel is savory, flavored with garlic and onions
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 (16-ounce) package wide egg noodles, 8-ounces
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, minced
Tres Leches de Mandarina (Tangerine Three Milks Cake)
By garciamoss
Preheat the oven to 350° F
- Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons tangerine zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Tres Leches Sauce:
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 can sweet condensed milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup tangerine juice
- Frosting:
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spinach and White Bean Salad with Tuna
By garciamoss
The bright, fresh combination of endive and spinach makes this salad an elegant lunch or light dinner
- 2 Tbs. brine-packed capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium clove garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 5-oz. cans albacore tuna, drained
- 1 15-oz. can cannellini or navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 6 oz. (6 packed cups) baby spinach
- 2 heads red or white Belgian endive, coarsely chopped
Greek-Style Oven Fries
By garciamoss
When I first saw this recipe I though it was "Geek"-style, not Greek
- 3 medium unpeeled baking potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- vegetable oil cooking spray
Pineapple Coconut Slushy
By garciamoss
In your blender place all the ingredients and pulse until smooth
- 2 cups coconut water
- 2 cups seltzer water
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 dropper liquid stevia extract, optional
Chicken and White Bean Stew
By garciamoss
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until cooked, but not crisp (about 5 minutes)
- 4 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 lb red potatoes, cut into cubes
- 32 ounces chicken broth (I added a little more)
- 1 rotisserie-cooked chicken
- 2 (15 ounce) cans small white beans, drained and rinsed (I used navy beans)
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- salt and pepper
Waiting for Bonaparte Muffaletta (The Remix Edition)
By garciamoss
It’s easy to make the olive salad in the bowl of a food processor using the olives, cornichons, garlic, oregano, ...
- 1/2 cup Spanish pimento olives
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives (Kalamatas work fine)
- 4 to 6 cornichons
- 2 cloves garlic (see note below)
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian oregano
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- One 6-ounce crusty Italian roll
- A little creole mustard
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced premium cooked or cured ham (even prosciutto or jamon Serrano)
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced capicola (as the name suggests, this is most often made from pig neck)
- 1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese
Lemon Meringue Pie
By garciamoss
For the filling: In a medium saucepan combine cornstarch, water, lemon juice, sugar, and salt
- Filling
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks (reserve the whites for the meringue)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 teaspoons lemon zest
- Swiss Meringue
- 5 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Hawaii Malasadas
By garciamoss
Butter, milk, and half & half give these Portuguese-style donuts their distinctive richness and luscious texture
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/4 tablespoon kosher salt
- 4 cups bread flour, sifted
- Canola oil, for frying