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Fig Crumble Bars
By kmad
Use one batch of dough for both the crust and streusel topping in this energizing, fruit-packed favorite that'll sa...
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pan
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 8 ounces dried Calimyrna figs (about 1 1/2 cups), stems removed
- 3/4 cup apple juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella
By kmad
Drain the tomatoes in a sieve to remove excess liquid while you prepare the rest of the ingredients
- 2 pounds ripe heirloom tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, preferably gray salt
- Several grinds black pepper
- Panzanella Croutons, recipe follows
- 2 cups trimmed arugula
- Wedge Parmesan, for shaving
Lighter Eggplant Parmesan
By kmad
Baked eggplant and a healthier bechamel match up in an Italian classic made virtuous
- 1 large eggplant (2 pounds), sliced 1/2 inch thick crosswise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup homemade or best-quality store-bought marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated part-skim mozzarella
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
Chocolate-Caramel Macadamia Nut Tart
By kmad
A bittersweet chocolate ganache is spread in the bottom of the crust and is also piped on top of the nutty caramel ...
- Crust:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon (or more) ice water
- Ganache:
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted macadamia nuts (about 7 1/2 ounces), toasted , coarsely chopped
- Caramel filling:
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
- Special equipment:
- 9 -inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom
- Pastry brush
- Small resealable plastic bag
Fried Smashed Potatoes with Lemons
By kmad
3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespo...
- 2 pounds baby or fingerling potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra as needed
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
Red Velvet Brownies
By kmad
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom and sides of a 9-inch square pan with aluminum foil, allowing 2 to 3 inches t...
- 1 (4-oz.) bittersweet chocolate baking bar, chopped 3/4 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (1-oz.) bottle red liquid food coloring
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Small-Batch Cream Cheese Frosting Garnish: white chocolate curls
Vegetable Tarte Tatin
By kmad
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- j2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
- 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
- 4 cloves garlic, halved
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon small fresh sage leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- 6 ounces mozzarella, grated (about 1 cup)
- 1 8.5-ounce sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
BBQ Chicken Pizza
By kmad
Brush a large bowl with olive oil
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/2 pound prepared pizza dough, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark barbecue sauce
- 1 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2/3 cup grated smoked gouda cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 2/3 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for topping
Doughnut Bread Pudding
By kmad
1. Make the bread pudding
- For the icing:
- butter for the pan
- 6 cups cubed leftover doughnuts (about 4 big whole ones)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hot water
- Procedure
Chocolate Turtle Cake
By kmad
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® devil's food cake mix
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 bag (14 oz) caramels
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 bag (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
- Ice cream or Whipped cream, if desired
- Caramel and chocolate topping, if desired
- Chopped pecans, if desired