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Lamb Kebabs with Pomegranate-Cumin Glaze
By altschiller
Preparation Heat small skillet over medium heat
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses*
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pound trimmed boneless leg of lamb, cut into twenty-four 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into twenty-four 3/4-inch squares
- 24 small metal skewers or bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
- Available at some supermarkets, at Middle Eastern markets, and online from adrianascaravan.com.
Paneer: Homemade Indian Cheese
By altschiller
Line a large colander with a large double layer of cheesecloth, and set it in your sink
- Cheesecloth
- 8 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as needed, see Cook's Note*
Asian Pork Crepes
By altschiller
Preparation Pat pork dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 8 Chive-Ginger Crêpes
- 1/4 cup Asian plum sauce
- 4 radishes, cut into thin strips
- 10 chives, cut diagonally into 1-inch-long pieces
- 2 scallions, cut into 1-inch-long pieces and cut into thin strips
Spinach Artichoke Dip
By altschiller
Here is a delicious spinach artichoke dip!
- 2 cups parmesan cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Bourbon Pumpkin Pie
By altschiller
In a medium pot, combine the cream, cinnamon stick, star anise petals, clove, fresh ginger, cardamom and peppercorn...
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 petals from a star-anise pod (not the whole pod)
- 1 whole clove
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cardamom pods
- ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 ¾ cups pumpkin or butternut squash purée (homemade or from a 15-ounce can)
- ¾ cup/165 grams dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Double Cut Pork Chops with Tamarind Glaze, Green Mole Sauce and Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
By altschiller
Directions Green Mole Sauce, recipe follows Caramelized Sweet Potatoes, recipe follows To prepare glaze: Combin...
- 1/2 cup seeded tamarind paste (available in Latin, Indian or Indonesian markets - ingredients should specify 100 percent tamarind extract)
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 6 1/2 teaspoons Southwest Seasoning
- 6 (14 to 16-ounce) loin pork chops, each about 2-inches thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, roasted and peeled
- 1 green poblano pepper, roasted, peeled and stemmed
- 1 green bell pepper, roasted, peeled and stemmed
- 1 jalapeno pepper, roasted, peeled and stemmed
- 1/3 cup shelled, toasted pistachio nuts
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 6 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
Lemon Bars
By altschiller
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 extra-large eggs at room temperature
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup flour
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Kindred's Milk Bread
By altschiller
Cook 1/3 cup flour and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until a thick paste f...
- 5 1/3 cups bread flour, divided, plus more for surface (Kindred uses King Arthur)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup mild honey (such as wildflower or alfalfa)
- 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder (such as Alba)
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast (from about 3 envelopes)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- Flaky sea salt (optional, but shouldn't be)
Thin Crust Pizza
By altschiller
Arrange a rack in the bottom third of the oven, place a rimmed baking sheet on the rack, and heat to 450°F
- For the toppings:
- 3 /4 cup lukewarm water
- 3 /4 teaspoon salt
- 1 /2 cup pizza sauce, such as classic red sauce or a white sauce
- 1 to 2 cups cheese: one or a combination of shredded mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, fontina, romano, and asiago cheese
- Topping options: sautéed onions or mushrooms, sliced red peppers, pepperoni, cooked sausage, cooked bacon, etc.
- For the dough:
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Green Goddess Dressing
By altschiller
Place the mayonnaise, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, salt and pepper in a blender and blend ...
- 1 1 1 cup good mayonnaise
- 1 1 to 7 chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions)
- 1 1 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 2 2 2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves)
- 2 2 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 2 2 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1 1 cup sour cream
- 3 3 3 heads Bibb lettuce
- 2 to 3 2 to 3 3 tomatoes