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Amiens Macarons
By Cubby
In a large bowl, mix almond powder, sugar, honey, jelly, vanilla, bitter almond extract, sweet almond oil and egg w...
- 2 -½ cup almond meal
- (preferably from Valencia)
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon jelly or compote of apricot or apple, with no chunks
- ½ teaspoon bitter almond extract
- ½ teaspoon sweet almond essential oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 egg yolk (to brush)
Sweet Potato Biscuits
By Cubby
Preheat the oven to 450°
- 1 cup chilled sweet potato puree (see Note)
- 3/4 cup chilled buttermilk
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, plus 1 tablespoon melted butter, for brushing
Soy-Glazed Roast Chicken
By Cubby
About 30 minutes before roasting, bring the chickens to room temperature
- 2 3 - to 4-pound chickens, giblets removed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons grated peeled ginger
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds, for topping
Beef Tenderloin Filets with Habanero Butter
By Cubby
Reverse cooking method
- One 2-pound center-cut beef tenderloin, cut into four 2-inch steaks
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 habanero, seeded, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons minced roasted garlic, see Cook's Note
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 to 5 turns fresh ground black pepper
Bourbon and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
By Cubby
Bring all ingredients to boil in saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons mild (light) molasses
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 11/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Caesar Club Sandwich
By Cubby
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 split (1 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta
- 1 large garlic clove, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 /2 cup good mayonnaise
- 1 large ciabatta bread
- 2 ounces baby arugula, washed and spun dry
- 12 sun-dried tomatoes, in oil
- 2 to 3 ounces Parmesan, shaved
Banana Nut Muffins
By Cubby
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly butter 2 muffin tins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 /2 teaspoon salt
- 4 overripe bananas
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 /4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 /2 cup pecans, chopped
Carnitas
By Cubby
Watch how to make this recipe
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 4 1/2-pound bone-in pork shoulder
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 4 jalapeno peppers, sliced
- 2 limes, zested and juiced
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- For serving: corn tortillas, sliced radishes, pickled jalapeno slices, pico de gallo, hot sauce, lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves
Coconut Crusted Crab Cakes
By Cubby
Put the crabmeat in a large bowl and add the mayonnaise, scallions, bell pepper, ginger, salt, and pepper and gentl...
- 1 pound crabmeat, drained, picked clean of shell, lightly squeezed if wet
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, both green and white parts
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus 1 cup more for dredging
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, plus 1 cup more for dredging
- 6 About 6 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
- Dipping Sauce: (1/2 CUP)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lemongrass, tender white part only
Mitzi's Chicken Fingers
By Cubby
1. Make the dipping sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise with the honey, dill, mustard powder, an...
- FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:
- INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp. roughly chopped dill
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. dry mustard powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- FOR THE CHICKEN FINGERS:
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3"-long-by-1"-wide strips
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. dry mustard powder
- 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups finely ground fresh breadcrumbs or panko
- Canola oil, for frying