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Grilled King Crab Legs
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Saveur #144 Sweet king crab legs gain a smoky edge when grilled
- 2 lb. Alaskan king crab legs, thawed
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Clarified butter, for serving
Berry-Orange Coffee Cakes
By mirelsonp
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Orange Glaze:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup each packed brown and granulated sugars
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp finely shredded orange peel
- 1 Tbsp orange juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 recipe Orange Glaze
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- Combine 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp orange juice, 1/2 tsp vanilla. Stir in 2 Tbsp melted butter and 1/2 tsp shredded orange peel.
Mrs. O'Callaghan's Soda Bread
By mirelsonp
At Ballinalacken Castle Country House & Restaurant, the bread is baked in a rectangular pan
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled margarine or butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups buttermilk
Skillet Chicken With Tomatoes, Pancetta and Mozzarella
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: NY Times Food | Melissa Clark
- 3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (or use a 31/2 pound chicken cut into 8 pieces)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 ounces pancetta, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes
- 1 large basil sprig, plus more chopped basil for serving
- 8 ounces bocconcini, halved (or use mozzarella cut into 3/4-inch pieces)
Meatball Casserole
By mirelsonp
Recipe Source: Martha Stewart Living | February 2015
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground beef (85 percent lean)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- Pinch of red-pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed
- 4 leaves fresh basil (optional)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad
By mirelsonp
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 1 1/4 cups plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- coarse salt and ground pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving
- 5 oz baby arugula
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Southern Pulled-Pork Sandwiches
By mirelsonp
Pork shoulder, a well-marbled cut available at most supermarkets, turns fork-tender after long, slow cooking
- 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 lbs boneless pork shuolder (Boston butt), cut into 4 equal pieces
- 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 soft sandwich rolls, split
- store-bought barbecue sauce, for serving (optional)
Cheddar Pecan Crackers
By mirelsonp
To make ahead: Layer cooled crackers between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Slow Cooker Barbecued Pulled Pork
By mirelsonp
ACTIVE: 25 MIN TOTAL TIME: 6 HRS 45 MIN SERVINGS: 8 to 10 Serve the pulled pork with coleslaw and pi...
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce
- 4 1/4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 4 pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Red-Velvet Cupcakes
By mirelsonp
For cupcakes: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp white distilled vinegar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp red food coloring
- Cream-Cheese Icing
- Garnish: sliced almonds, cupcake crumbs
- Cream-Cheese Icing (makes about 1 1/2 cups):
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract