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Fried Oreos
By Paul123
Directions Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 20 to 25 cream filled chocolate sandwich cookies (recommended: Oreos)
- Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
Basic Pasta Dough
By Paul123
Put the flour on a clean dry work surface
- 1 pound all-purpose flour
- 4 whole eggs, plus 1 yolk
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water or more if needed
Mango Tarte Tatin
By Paul123
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Pastry dough topping:
- Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 1 egg yolk
- Ice water, if necessary
- Tart filling:
- 4 ripe but firm mangoes, peeled
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- Special Equipment:
- 6 ramekins
Mozzerela and Ricotta Fritters
By Paul123
For the Fritters: In a small bowl combine the ricotta, smoked mozzarella, salt, and pepper
- FRITTERS:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh whole milk ricotta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded smoked mozzarella
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme leaves
- BALSAMIC DIPPING SAUCE:
- 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Green Bean Casserole
By Paul123
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F
- For the topping:
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Nonstick cooking spray
- For beans and sauce:
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
Curried Potatoes and Chickpeas
By Paul123
Put the potatoes, 2 teaspoons salt and enough cold water to cover in a medium saucepan
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fried onions (one 2.8-ounce can)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for topping
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
Crepes
By Paul123
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and pulse for 10 seconds
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- Butter, for coating the pan
Apricot & Nut Cookies with Amaretto Icing
By Paul123
With amaretto icing, slivered almonds, and pine nuts, these apricot cookies have a delightful combination of fruity...
- COOKIES:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- ICING:
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 5 to 7 tablespoons almond flavored liqueur (recommended: Amaretto)
Orzo Stuffed Peppers
By Paul123
Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Ingredients:
- 1 (28-ounce) can Italian tomatoes
- 2 zucchini, grated
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 6 sweet bell peppers (red or yellow)
Creme Brulee
By Paul123
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 quart heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 1 cup vanilla sugar, divided
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 quarts hot water