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Chicken and Chorizo Romesco with Spanish Potatoes and Kale
By AprilAbrantes
Heat about 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup shredded manchego
- 1 to 3 slices stale bread, toasted, cut 1/2-inch dice
- 1 cup pequillo peppers or roasted red peppers
- 1 (15-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes, drained, about 1 1/3 cups
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1/2 cup marcona almonds (Spanish toasted almonds), substitute toasted sliced or peeled almonds if unavailable
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breast or thigh meat
- 2 teaspoons orange zest or lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- A handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 3/4 pound Spanish chorizo, casings removed, cut into 8 pieces on the bias
Peanut Swirl Brownies
By AprilAbrantes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 pound unsalted butter
- 1 pound plus 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 6 extra-large eggs
- 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
Wonderful White Bread
By AprilAbrantes
In a small saucepan, heat the milk with butter over low heat just until the butter melts
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (1 tablespoon) rapid-rising dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 egg whites, divided and slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Chocolate Flank Steak with Pineapple Salsa
By AprilAbrantes
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine vinegar, cocoa, brown sugar, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and p...
- Pineapple Salsa:
- 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Pinch ground black pepper
- 2 pounds flank steak
- Pineapple Salsa, recipe follows
- Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, optional
- 1 whole pineapple, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado, halved, pitted, and flesh diced
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Upsidedown Berry Crostada
By AprilAbrantes
To make the crust, combine the flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt in a food processor and pulse to blend
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- 5 cups frozen mixed berries, thawed (about 30 ounces)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons honey
Chicken with Mustard Mascarpone Marsala Sauce
By AprilAbrantes
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, each breast cut crosswise into 3 pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves, plus whole sprigs, for garnish
- 12 ounces dried fettuccine
Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic
By AprilAbrantes
Separate the cloves of garlic and drop them into a pot of boiling water for 60 seconds
- 3 whole heads garlic, about 40 cloves
- 2 (3 1/2-pound) chickens, cut into eighths
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Cognac, divided
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
English Pea Salad
By AprilAbrantes
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed and drained
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Butternut Squash Bisque
By AprilAbrantes
Heat the oil and melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3/4 cup diced carrots
- 4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ground nutmeg to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Bourbon Three-Bean Bake
By AprilAbrantes
Heat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 strips bacon
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 1 large sweet green pepper, chopped
- 1 can (16-ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 6 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (19 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (19 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (19 ounces) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed