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Bulgogi "Philly" Cheesesteak
By RoketJSquerl
In a large bowl, combine the garlic, yellow onion, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ⅛ teaspoon blac...
- 2 pounds sirloin, very thinly sliced across the grain (see note)*
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium yellow onions, halved and sliced 1/8-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt
- 12 ounces provolone cheese, grated
- 4 good quality hoagie rolls, split (don't cut all the way through, you want it to open like a book)
- crushed red pepper, for garnish (optional)
Death by Chocolate Cake
By RoketJSquerl
For the chocolate cake: Preheat oven to 350°(F)
- For the chocolate cake:
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (not packed!)
- 1 and 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 3 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup full-fat sour cream
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil (you may also sub in melted coconut oil)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups hot water
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- For the chocolate frosting:
- 2 cups unsalted butter (4 sticks, 16 ounces), VERY soft
- 4 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream (more if needed)
- 2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce
- Garnish:
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce sauce (please see post for more on this)
- 4 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, shaved
- 1 and 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
"Instant Pot Oxtail Pho
By RoketJSquerl
Rinse oxtail pieces and beef bones
- 1 package pho seasoning spice mix (gia vi nau pho)* includes:
- 12-14 6qt 12 using a 6qt pressure cooker and a 12 qt stock pot
- Ingredients
- For the broth
- 5 5 5 lbs of oxtail
- 1 1 1 lb of beef bones
- 1 1 to medium to large onion
- 1 1 1 hand-sized piece of ginger
- 1 1 1 daikon
- 5 5 1/2" cubes of rock sugar (the cubes I used were about 1/2" large)
- 1 1 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 4 4 whole star anise pods
- 1 1 1 cardamom pod
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 tablespoon whole cloves
- 2 2 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 2 2 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
- 1.5 2.5 1.5 2.5 1.5 - 2.5 cups fish sauce (get the Three Crabs brand - it is widely available at Chinese/Vietnamese supermarkets)
- 2 2 to to of pho gà spice cubes (the gà refers to chicken flavor as opposed to just regular beef flavored cubes. It is also widely available at Chinese/Vietnamese supermarkets)
- salt
- water
- See notes above regarding seasonings used
- For the toppings and noodles**
- rice stick noodles, preferably the fresh kind if available
- to sliced cuts of beef (I like to use different cuts of sukiyaki/shabu shabu meats)
- fresh thai basil
- fresh cilantro (optional)
- chopped green onions (optional)
- fresh sawtooth herb (ngò gai, optional)
- bag bag of bean sprouts
- hoisin sauce
- Sriracha hot chili sauce
- lime wedges
"Loco Moco With Roasted Garlic Gravy
By RoketJSquerl
Serves 4 Loco Moco With Roasted Garlic Gravy
- 1 Cup Japanese Sticky Rice
- 1 Quart Roasted Garlic Gravy* (Recipe in Sauces and Marinades)
- 1 Pound Fresh Ground Beef Burger Patties**
- 4 Eggs
- Chopped Scallions for Garnish
"Blackberry Pie
By RoketJSquerl
1 Toss blackberries with sugar, lemon, cinnamon, almond extract, quick tapioca: Place blackberries, sugar, lemon z...
- 1 pie dough recipe for top and bottom crust
- 5-6 cups blackberries, rinsed, picked clean, patted dry (if you use frozen berries, defrost and drain them)
- 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup sugar (depending on how sweet your berries are)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 to 4 Tbsp quick cooking instant tapioca, flour, OR cornstarch (use 3 Tbsp if making the pie with wild-picked berries, 4 Tbsp if making the pie with store-bought very ripe berries)
Brown Sugar Baked Ham
By RoketJSquerl
In a large pot place the ham and cover it with a vinegar/water solution (see note) until the ham has about an inch ...
- 6-9 pound (2.5-4 kg) bone-in ham (half ham, not a spiral cut ham)
- 2-4 cups vinegar
- water
- 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
- 1/4 cup orange juice
Ropa Veija (Cuban Beef Stew)
By RoketJSquerl
I’ve never had ropa vieja (Cuban beef stew) before, but now it’s one of my favorites foods
- For the Beef:
- 2 Lbs Skirt or Flank Steak (2 to 3)
- 8 Cups Water
- 2 Large Carrots, chopped
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 Ribs Celery, chopped
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 8 Cloves Garlic, peeled and crushed with the side of your knife
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- For the Vegetables:
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, cut into long strips
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, cut into long strips
- 1 Orange Bell Pepper, cut into long strips
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, cut into long strips
- 1 Vidalia Onion, sliced
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 2 Cups Leftover Braising Liquid (see Above)
- 1 Can Diced Tomatoes With Juices (14 oz)
- 8 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Fry onions in olive oil until soft
- 2 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoons dry oregano (or basil or parsley)
- salt, pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce
"Copycat Takeout Egg Rolls-TRY
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- 8 cups shredded savoy cabbage
- 8 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- 2 cups shredded celery
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/4 teaspoon five spice powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 3 cups shredded or diced roast pork
- 2 cups cooked shrimp, chopped (optional)
- 1 package egg roll wrappers (about 24 pieces)
- 1 egg, beaten
- Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
How to Make Black Licorice From Scratch
By RoketJSquerl
Line a 9 x by 5 x by 3-inch bread loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving excess to form handles for easy removal
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons molasses (blackstrap or regular)
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon black food gel
- 3/4 tablespoon anise extract (use up to 1 tablespoon for a stronger flavor)