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Strawberry (Cherry) Cream Cheese Buttercream
By RoketJSquerl
Using an electric stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, or handheld mixer and large bowl, beat butter on mediu...
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams) unsalted butter, softened (or 1 stick salted & 1 stick unsalted)
- 1 (8-ounce/226 grams) package cream cheese, such as Philadelphia®, softened
- 2 1/2 teaspoons (12.5 ml) pure vanilla extract, such as Nielsen-Massey®
- 4 to 4 1/2 cups (480 to 540 grams) confectioners’ sugar, spooned in cup, leveled off & sifted
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups (36 to 45 grams) freeze-dried strawberries or cherries, such as Just Tomatoes, Etc.!, pulverized, about 6 to 8 tablespoons, see Tips below in the Notes section
- Heavy cream, to thin buttercream to desired consistency
Beef Kebabs with Asian Flavors
By RoketJSquerl
Our favorite cut of beef for kebabs is top blade steak (known sometimes as blade or flatiron steak), but you can al...
- Marinade:
- 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
- 3 Medium Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Minced Fresh Ginger
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 Scallions, minced
- 3/4 Teaspoon Table Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Pounds Blade Steaks (about 4 to 5 Steaks), trimmed of fat and prepared according to illustrations below
- Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 Large Pineapple (about 3 1/2 Pounds), Peeled, Ends Trimmed, Halved Lengthwise, Core Removed, and Each Piece Cut Into Six Chunks
- 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper (about 5 1/2 Ounces), Halved, Cored, and Each Half Cut Into 9 Chunks
- 1 Medium Yellow Bell Pepper (about 5 1/2 Ounces), Halved, Cored, and Each Half Cut Into 9 Chunks
- 1 Large Red Onion , Ends Trimmed, Peeled, Halved Lengthwise, Core Discarded, Each Half Cut Into Four Pieces, and Each Piece Cut Crosswise Into Thirds
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- Lemon Wedge, for serving
Dijon Honey Pork Chops
By RoketJSquerl
1. Marinade the pork chops with salt and pepper, orange juice, honey, mustard and rosemary and leave in the fridge ...
- 4 Boneless Pork Loin Chops, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/2 Cup Orange Juice
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 Tsp Dried Rosemary
- 2 Tbsp Oil for Cooking
Pork Stir-Fry
By RoketJSquerl
If you like a spicier stir-fry, add about 1/4 teaspoon Chinese chili paste or the hot sauce sriracha
- 1 Pound Boneless Pork Chops (boneless Chicken, or Beef), trimmed, cut into thin strips
- 4 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
- 2 Teaspoons Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Piece Ginger Root (1-inch long) minced
- 1 Bunch Green Onions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded, sliced
- 1 Can Pineapple Bits
- 1 Can Waterchestnuts, sliced
- 2 Cups Broccoli Flowerets
- 2 Cups Rice, cooked
Orange Thai Beef Skewers
By RoketJSquerl
Usually I'm a stickler for fresh ginger, but I made these once with powdered ginger when I was out of fresh, and I ...
- 1 Orange
- 1/4 C Soy Sauce
- 1/4 C Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 T Honey
- 1 T Sesame Oil
- 1 T Ground Ginger
- 1 T Coriander
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 2 T Sriracha Chili Sauce* (2 to 4)
- 1 1/2 Lb Flank Steak
- Skewers (if Using Wood/bamboo Make Sure to Soak Them in Water for at Least 30 Minutes Before Use.)
"Apple Slab Pie with Brown Butter Crust
By RoketJSquerl
This Apple Slab Pie is way better than a traditional pie! It features a sturdy brown butter crust and gooey apple f...
- For the crust:
- 2 cups unsalted butter
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup ice water
- For the filling:
- 4-5 pounds apples (about 14 medium apples) peeled and sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
"Roasted Garlic Gravy
By RoketJSquerl
Roasted Garlic Gravy is your new go to gravy recipe with the perfect amount of umami
- For The Stock and Roasted Garlic:
- 1 Large Head of Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Light Olive Oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 Leek, Cut Crosswise and Lengthwise
- 1 Large Spanish Onion, Skin On, Cut Crosswise and Lengthwise
- 2 Carrots, Unpeeled, Cut Crosswise and Lengthwise
- 1 Parsnip, Unpeeled, Cut Crosswise and Lengthwise
- 2 Stalks of Celery, Cut Crosswise and Lengthwise
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Peppercorns, Cracked
- 1 1/2 Cups Sake
- 1/3 Cup Soy Sauce
- 6 Cups Water
- For The Gravy:
- 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- Salt and Pepper To Taste
Speedy Honey Buns
By RoketJSquerl
Heat milk to boiling in a small saucepan, then pour it into the bowl of your stand mixer
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 package pizza yeast*
- 13 1/2 ounces (about 2 1/2 cups) bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
"Pork Loin with Braised Fennel, Apples and Onions
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Heat oven to 400°F
- 1 (1 lb) center cut pork loin roast
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tsp dried
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil, divided
- 3/4 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 small or 1/2 large apple, thinly sliced (I like honeycrisp)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Pinch salt
- Pinch freshly cracked black pepper
Golden Pita Bread
By RoketJSquerl
1) Combine all of the ingredients, mixing to form a shaggy/rough dough
- 12 3/4 ounces King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil