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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By sdubbs
In a small saucepan, bring the garlic and oil to a boil, then turn the heat to low and cook uncovered for 5 minutes...
- 1/2 cup garlic cloves, peeled (about 1 head)
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or creme fraiche
Potato Gnocci w/ Peas, Prociutto & Ricotta
By sdubbs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 pounds (about 4) russet potatoes, or similar starchy/white variety
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 egg white
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 pound prosciutto
- 1 large shallot, finely diced
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Grated Parmesan
- 2 cups Lemon Ricotta, recipe follow
Apple Crisp
By sdubbs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Filling:
- 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, chopped small
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Chorizo Potato Tacos
By sdubbs
Put the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl, add 1/2 cup water and season with salt
- 2 medium red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow squash, diced
- Freshly ground pepper
- 8 ounces fresh chorizo or other spicy sausage, casings removed
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 scallion, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- Sour cream and/or guacamole, for serving (optional
Pasilla Chile and Raisin Salsa
By sdubbs
1. Heat oil in a medium skillet
- 4 pasilla chiles (stemmed and seeded)
- 8 roma tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 c. raisins
- 1/2 red onion (about 4 oz.)
- 2 tsp. oil
- 1 qt. water
Farmstand Tomato Soup w/ Arugula
By sdubbs
To Make the Soup: Preheat the oven to 400°F
- 10 medium or 4 very large ripe tomatoes (about 4 pounds), cored
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 shallots, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup good-quality vodka (optional)
- Arugula Pesto
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 medium lemon)
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Toasted-Coconut Souffles with Ruby-Red Cranberry Sauce
By sdubbs
Coconut milk, coconut extract, and rum give the soufflés a slightly tropical note
- Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (about 4 ounces)
- 3/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Soufflés:
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk* (from one 13-to 14-ounce can)
- 5 tablespoons sugar, divided, plus additional for sprinkling
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white rum
- 3/4 teaspoon coconut extract
- Pinch of salt
- 5 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, lightly toasted, cooled, crushed into small flakes plus additional toasted sweetened flaked coconut for garnish
- Special equipment: 8 3/4-cup custard cups or ramekins
Caramelized Shallots
By sdubbs
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 pounds fresh shallots, peeled, with roots intact (see Note)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Note: To peel shallots easily, drop them into a pot of boiling water for less than 1 minute. Drain, then remove the skins.
Ambrosia Macaroons
By sdubbs
Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
- 3 large eggs
- 24 ounces sweetened flaked coconut (about 6 cups firmly packed)
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
Hot Spiced Cider
By sdubbs
Combine the apple cider, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, mace, salt, and cayenne in a large saucepan and bring j...
- 1 quart fresh apple cider
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground mace
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper