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Chocolate-Orange Brownies
By mirelsonp
Finely grated orange peel brightens up these cake-like brownies
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 6 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, toasted, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, cooled
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grilled Brined Shrimp with Garlic Oil
By mirelsonp
1. Stir 1 cup ice water and 1/3 cup salt in small saucepan over high heat until salt dissolves, about 5 minutes
- 8 cups ice water, divided
- 1/3 cup coarse kosher salt
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 6 Turkish bay leaves, divided
- 2 lemons; 1 chopped, 1 cut into wedges
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp with shells (about 32 shrimp)
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 ciabatta bread, sliced
Sage-Rubbed Pork Chops with Pickled Peach Relish
By mirelsonp
Use firm, ripe fruit that won't get mushy during pickling
- 2 cups white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 TBsp yellow mustard seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp whole black peppercorns, plus 1 Tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
- 4 large ripe but firm peaches, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 20 small sage leaves, plus 1 Tbsp chopped sage
- Four 1-inch-thick, bone-in pork rib chops (10 to 12 ounces each)
Creamy Mushroom Soup
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Pioneer Woman
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1-1/2 pound Mushrooms, Sliced
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
- 2 stalks Celery, Sliced Thin
- 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Leaves
- 3 Tablespoons Flour
- 3/4 cups Dry White Wine Or Sherry
- 4 cups Vegetable Or Chicken Stock
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
- Chopped Fresh Parsley, For Serving
Oatmeal Cookies With Raisins, Dates, and Walnuts
By mirelsonp
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil; butter foil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Rustic Summer Squash Tart
By mirelsonp
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb mixed summer squash (zucchini, yellow squash and pattypan), cut in 1/4-in rounds
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or marjoram, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (from a 15-oz box of two)
- 4 oz Roquefort, gorgonzola or other good-quality blue cheese
- 1 roasted yellow or red pepper (fresh or from a jar), cut in strips
- 1 large plum tomato, sliced, seeds removed
- 1 large egg, beaten
No-Knead Bread
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: NY Times | Mark Bittman Yield: 1 1 1/2 pound loaf Note: Adapted from Jim Lahey, Sullivan Street Bake
- 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour, more for dusting
- 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- Cornmeal or wheat bran as needed
Lemon Pepper Acini de Pepe
By mirelsonp
This small, round pasta is named for its resemblance to peppercorns, so why not pair it with black pepper which, al
- 2 cups acini de pepe
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano=Reggiano
- 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Spiced Pears
By mirelsonp
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and ginger
- 1 can (14 oz) whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 6 medium pears, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Citrus Glaze
By mirelsonp
Do ahead: Cake can be made 1 day ahead
- Cake:
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 tsp finely grated orange zest
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp finely grated lime zest
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup cream cheese (5 oz), room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Glaze:
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp finely grated orange zest
- 1/4 tsp finely grated lime zest
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice