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Sichuan Peppercorn Burgers With Chili-Ginger Mayo and Cucumber Pickles
By RoketJSquerl
In a medium skillet, toast Sichuan peppercorns, cumin, red pepper flakes, fennel, and anise over high heat until fr...
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, shiny black seeds and stems removed
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, preferably Thai
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 small star anise pod (see note above)
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red chili paste, such as Sambal Oelek
- 1 (2-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, preferably about 80 percent lean, formed into 4 (6-ounce) patties
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 English muffins, split and toasted
- Quick Pickled Cucumbers, for topping burgers
- Cilantro leaves and tender stems, for topping burgers
Sweet and Sour Pork
By RoketJSquerl
Add the marinade ingredients to the pork, and mix everything together until there is no visible liquid
- For the pork and marinade, you’ll need:
- 1 pound pork shoulder or pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons water
- Pinch of garlic powder or granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- For the sauce, you’ll need:
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 slices ginger, smashed
- 1 star anise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- For dredging and frying the pork, you’ll need:
- 3 cups of canola oil for frying
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- For the rest of the dish:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch square pieces
- 1/2 red pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch square pieces
- 1/2 onion cut into 1 1/2-inch square pieces
- 8 ounce can of pineapple chunks (you’ll use the juices from the can for the sauce)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed into a slurry with 2 teaspoons water
No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
By RoketJSquerl
Crush graham crackers in a food processor or blender until you have a fine crumb
- 20 whole graham crackers
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted
- 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, brought to room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Mulled Apple Cider Jelly - Jam Maker
By RoketJSquerl
MEASURE 3 cups apple cider in a 4-cup or larger liquid measuring cup
- 3 cups apple cider
- 4 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
- 1/2 tsp Butter or margarine
- 3 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves, optional
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
By RoketJSquerl
If you’ve ever been intimidated by making gumbo, as I was, don’t be
- 1 four-pound chicken, cut into parts
- 2 pounds of andouille sausage, sliced
- 2 onions, 1 diced and 1 cut into quarters
- 10 cloves of garlic, 5 minced and 5 whole
- 4 ribs of celery, 3 diced and 1 cut into quarters
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dry
- 1 bunch of green onions, green part diced
- 1 cup of canola oil plus a tablespoon
- 1 cup of flour
- Salt, Cayenne and black pepper to taste
"LEVAIN BAKERY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
By RoketJSquerl
A copycat recipe for the famous Levain Bakery chocolate chip cookies
- 3 cups (383 grams) bread flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup + 4 teaspoons (170 grams) light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (99 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, cold, lightly beaten in a separate bowl
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup (113 grams) toasted and coarsely chopped walnuts
Caprese Sandwich
By RoketJSquerl
1. Assemble sandwich. 2. Grill if desired
- 2 Slices Bread (or a Bun)
- 1 Fresh Ripe Tomato (sliced)
- 1 Ball Fresh Mozzarella (sliced)
- 1 Handful Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1 Tablespoon Basil Pesto (optional)
- 1 Splash Balsamic Vinegar (optional)
Foolproof Pie Dough for a Double Crust Pie
By RoketJSquerl
Vodka is essential to the texture of the crust and imparts no flavor—do not substitute
- 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 1/2 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening , cut into 4 pieces
- 1/4 cup vodka , cold
- 1/4 cup cold water
Chocolate Fudge Sauce
By RoketJSquerl
In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat melt the butter and heavy cream together stirring constantly unt...
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 12 oz bitter sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
"Bacon Vinaigrette Recipe"
By RoketJSquerl
Add diced bacon to a medium skillet or sauce pan over medium heat
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 3 tablespoons stone ground mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar