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Cranberry-Apple Coffee Cake
By west757
Homey yet festive enough for the holiday season, serve this cake with breakfast, brunch or as a simple dessert
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen, thawed, chopped (see Tip)
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 cups finely chopped peeled tart apple, such as Granny Smith (about 1 large)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail, orange juice or apple juice
- For the Cake:
- 1 1 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 1 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 3 3 tablespoons butter, slightly softened
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 3/4 3/4 1 cup granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
- 1 1 1 large egg
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup low-fat milk
- 2 2 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Tagliatelle with Fresh Corn Pesto
By west757
Pesto is traditionally made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil
- 4 bacon slices, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from about 6 large ears)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
- 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces tagliatelle or fettuccine
- 3/4 cup coarsely torn fresh basil leaves, divided
Baked Pasta with Shrimp
By west757
This is an easy version of a classic dish from Spain called fideus, which requires toasting pasta in a pot on the s...
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved
- 1 quart water
- 2 pounds cockles, scrubbed
- 8 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3/4 pound angel hair pasta
- 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped mint
- 1/2 cup salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
Buttermilk Country Fried Chicken with Cucumber Salad
By west757
Updated Fine Cooking version of Fried Chicken using boneless breasts
- 1/4 cup halved and very thinly sliced red onion
- 1 very small clove garlic
- Kosher salt
- 1 Tbs. canola or vegetable oil, plus 1 to 1-1/4 cups for frying
- 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. buttermilk
- 1-1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh dill
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 heaping cup sliced)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 3/4 lb. total), pounded to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch thick)
Dublin Bay Prawn Bisque
By west757
One of the recipes provided by Oprah's magazine in celebration of St
- 1/2 yellow onion , chopped
- 1 medium leek , chopped
- 1/2 bulb fennel , chopped
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 plum tomatoes , chopped
- 1/2 cup Oloroso sherry
- 1 pound medium head-on prawns or shrimp (about 25 to 30), plus a few extra for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 cup uncooked basmati rice
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 6 sprigs of parsley , plus more for garnish (optional)
- 6 sprigs of thyme , plus more for garnish (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt
Ricotta Cake
By west757
Around Easter, many Neapolitan bakeries display the traditional pastiera, or Easter "pie," which is actually a type...
- Strawberry Sauce:
- 1 quart whole milk
- 3/4 cup arborio rice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter, for pan
- All-purpose flour, for pan
- 3 pounds fresh ricotta cheese, drained 3 hours or preferably overnight
- 3 large whole eggs plus 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Sticky Buns
By west757
Here's another variation on a universal favorite
- Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- Filling
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Glaze
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup Sticky Bun Sugar mixed with 1/2 cup brown sugar
Mackerel Fillets with Fresh Peas, Radishes, and New Garlic
By west757
Peas, radishes, and spring garlic straight from the farmer's market give this dish its fresh appeal
- 8 baby carrots with tops, peeled and trimmed (optional)
- 2 pounds fresh peas, shelled (2 cups) or 2 cups frozen peas
- 2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
- 3 tablespoons mild-flavored oil like grapeseed oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 8 (4- to 6-ounce) mackerel fillets, mahi mahi, swordfish, or tuna steaks
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (about 24)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 bunches fresh radishes, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced (2 cups)
- 3 cloves new garlic, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
- Fresh cilantro leaves and flowers (optional)
Pasta Dough
By west757
Put the flour in a pile on a clean, dry work surface
- 1 pound all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 5 large eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Semolina flour, for dusting
Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots
By west757
Super creamy and delicious mashed potatoes
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups thinly sliced shallots
- Kosher salt
- 4 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 8 oz. (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup crème fraîche, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk, heated; more as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper