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Maple-Whiskey Turkey and Gravy
By grammadot
Directions Make the brine: Combine 2 quarts water, the whiskey, maple syrup, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic...
- 3 cups whiskey
- 2 cups pure maple syrup
- 3/4 cup kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons tricolor peppercorns
- 5 bay leaves
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Peels of 3 large oranges, cut into large strips
- Peels of 2 red and 2 green apples
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 1 15 - to 20-pound turkey, thawed if frozen (not self-basting or enhanced)
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- Turkey giblets and neck (discard the liver)
- 1/4 cup turkey fat, from the drippings (see left), plus more if needed
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
- 3 tablespoons whiskey
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Apple Cider Donuts
By grammadot
Special equipment: a 3-by-1-inch biscuit cutter or a 3-inch donut cutter Put the apple cider and brown sugar in a ...
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 tablespoon light or dark brown sugar
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned into the measuring cup and leveled), plus for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups pure cane sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- Canola oil, for frying
Ham, Gruyere and Apple Panini
By grammadot
Special equipment: a panini press In a 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 8 (1/2-inch) thick slices country-style white bread
- 1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Gruyere
- 8 slices (8-ounces) Black Forest ham
Hash - Salami, Bacon and Spinach
By grammadot
Directions Cook the bacon over medium-high heat in a 12-inch nonstick skillet, stirring occasionally, until crisp,...
- 8 ounces apple-smoked bacon (5 to 6 slices), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 5 ounces dry salami, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Zest of 1/2 medium orange
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
Tres Leches Mint Chocolate Cake
By grammadot
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350°F 2
- Cake:
- 5 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour*
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder*
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- Soaking milks:
- 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup mint liquor (optional)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crème Chantilly
- Crushed peppermints, as desired
Caprese Salad - Roasted Tomato
By grammadot
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F
- 12 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, seeds (not cores) removed
- 1/4 cup good olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 16 ounces fresh salted mozzarella
- 12 fresh basil leaves, julienned
Pizza Pizzas
By grammadot
Place the sugar, salt, olive oil, water, 1 cup of flour, yeast, and remaining cup of flour into a standing mixer's ...
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt*
- 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 cups bread flour (for bread machines)
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Olive oil, for the pizza crust
- Flour, for dusting the pizza peel
- TOPPINGS: 1 1/2 ounces pizza sauce 1/2 teaspoon each chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, for example A combination of 3 grated ch
- eeses such as mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and provolone
Baklava Apples
By grammadot
Combine walnuts, brown sugar and allspice
- 1/3 c chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/4 c brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 4 apples
- butter
- 8 layers phyllo dough
- bread crumbs
Cheeseburger, Husk
By grammadot
For the sauce: 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large container and stir together to blend well
- Special Sauce
- 1 3/4 cups mayonnaise, preferably Duke’s
- 1 1/4 cups yellow mustard
- 5 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 cup Bread-and-Butter Pickles, drained and cut into 1/8-inch dice
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, drained and cut into 1/8-inch dice
- Grated zest (use a Microplane) and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Husk Hot Sauce (or other hot sauce)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons pepper vinegar, preferably Texas Pete brand
- Cheeseburgers
- One 3-pound fresh boneless chuck roast
- 12 ounces fresh flank steak
- 3 ounces bacon, preferably Benton’s
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 10 hamburger buns, preferably potato rolls
- 1 cup shaved white onion
- 20 slices American cheese
- 50 Bread-and-Butter Pickles
Chicory Salad with Apricot Dressing and Grilled Whole Wheat Pita Croutons
By grammadot
Directions For the apricot dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, apricot puree, honey and some...
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apricot puree
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 whole-wheat pitas
- Canola oil, for brushing
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 heads frisee, sliced
- 4 ounces baby arugula
- 1/3 cup Marcona almonds
- 4 ounces young fontina cheese, grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives