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Sweet potato-lentil chili
By Grandmax4
1. In a large pot on medium heat, add the water, onions, celery, sweet potatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and spices, ...
- 1 3/4 cups diced onions
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 1/2 cups diced sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 1/4 cups dry red lentils
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans or kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Onion Noodle Kugel
By Grandmax4
Dice the onion and sauté it in the oil and 1 tsp
- 10 10 10 oz. medium egg noodles
- 1 1 2 very large Spanish onion (or 2 medium)
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup oil
- 3 3 3 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 3 3 3 eggs
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Empanadas
By Grandmax4
Mild sweet potatoes and black beans take on smoky, spicy tastes from cumin and chiles
- 9 ounces 9 ounces all-purpose flour (2 cups)
- 3/4 teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 large 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1 poblano chile
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 cup 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes
- 1 cup 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1 egg white, lightly beaten
BRINED TURKEY (BRINE ONLY)
By Grandmax4
To make the brining solution, dissolve the salt and sugar in 2 gallons of cold water in a non-reactive container (s...
- Brine
- 1 1/2 cups salt
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 3 oranges -- quartered
- 3 lemons -- quartered
- 9 sprigs thyme
- 6 sprigs rosemary
GREEN CHILI SQUARES
By Grandmax4
Beat eggs with fork, add dry ingredients, then add the rest
- 5 large eggs
- 1/4 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 c. melted butter
- 4 oz canned diced green chilies -- drained
- 2 cups grated Monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup creamed cottage cheese -- mashed with fork (2%)
Butternut Squash, Leek and Taleggio Strudel
By Grandmax4
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- 1 medium (approx. 1 1/2 pounds) butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 large leeks, cleaned and chopped
- 8 ounces taleggio cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 pound all-butter puff pastry, chilled
- 1 egg, beaten
MAPLE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
By Grandmax4
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium potatoes) -- peeled, halved lengthwise, and halves cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter -- melted
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Simple Crepes
By Grandmax4
1. In a blender, combine flour, sugar, salt, milk, eggs, and butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
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- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Standing Rib Roast of Beef
By Grandmax4
This roasting method is an adaptation of the classic English approach, and who can argue with the Brits when it com...
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- One 5-rib 12- to 13-pound prime rib roast, chine bone removed
Olive Oil and Herb Crackers
By Grandmax4
In the bowl of an electric mixer (or in a medium mixing bowl, if mixing by hand), combine the flour and kosher sal...
- 1 1/2 cups whole flour or omit and use 3 cups all-purpose flour if you prefer
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil plus extra to lightly coat formed dough
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried tarragon
- 1 tsp dried basil