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Seared Scallops with Cauliflower, Brown Butter, and Basil
By west757
In this easily assembled meal, vermouth-laced brown butter imbues cauliflower with deep flavor, while a basil garni...
- 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small head cauliflower (1 lb.), trimmed and cut into bite-size florets (about 4 cups)
- 1 lb. all-natural (dry-packed) sea scallops
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 large fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Chicken Kiev
By west757
Chicken Kiev is a popular dish of boneless chicken breast pounded and rolled around cold garlic butter with herbs, ...
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning chicken
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 large whole eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon water
- 2 cups Japanese bread crumbs (panko), plus 1/4 cup for filling
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Green Goddess Dip
By west757
Wonderful version of the famous Green Goddess salad dressing re-imagined as a dip
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 medium cloves garlic , pressed through garlic press or minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Tiki Snack Mix
By west757
This irresistible mix of soy-and-honey-glazed peanuts, bacon and chewy glazed pineapple is the perfect complement t...
- 8 thick slices of meaty bacon
- 3 cups salted roasted peanuts
- 4 candied pineapple rings, cut into 1/3-inch triangles
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
Almond Chocolate Dipped Poached Pear
By west757
Delightfully, elegant dessert featuring almonds and chocolate
- 1 lemon
- 1 orange
- 1 bottle of white wine
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 4 cardamom seeds
- 2 star anise
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 Bartlett pears, peeled
- 8 ounces premium dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup of sliced California Almonds
Chocolate-Strawberry Ice Cream Sundaes
By west757
Strawberries and chocolate are a sublime and classic pairing
- 1 quart chocolate ice cream
- 1 recipe Roasted Strawberries, refrigerated in a covered bowl until cold, about 2 hours
- (1 qt. (about 1 lb.) small ripe fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar)
- 1/2 cup Double Chocolate Sauce
- (3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 oz. milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream)
- 1 recipe Strawberry Whipped Cream
- (10 small ripe fresh strawberries, hulled
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbs. confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch table salt)
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 4 to 6 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Spicy Dill Quick Pickles
By west757
Pack vegetables into 2 clean 1-quart glass jars
- Vegetables (12 ounces of any of the following: asparagus, blanched 1 minute and cooled; broccoli stems, peeled and cut into sticks; carrot sticks, blanched 2 minutes and cooled; cauliflower florets, b
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/4 cups distilled white vinegar (5 percent acidity)
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 6 large garlic cloves, halved
- 4 to 6 long red or green hot chiles, halved lengthwise
- 16 dill sprigs
French Crepes
By west757
February is the month of Crêpes in France
- 2 Cups of Flour
- 6 Eggs
- 1 Bag of Vanilla Sugar (or 1 Tbsp of sugar+1/4 tsp of liquid vanilla)
- 3 Cups of Milk
- 0.5 Cup of Cold Water
- 1 Tbsp of Vegetable Oil
- 3 Tbsp Amber Rum
- Sugar
Cucumber-Cherry Salad
By west757
Serve this tangy salad with Mike Sheerin's Twice-Glazed Asian Barbecued Chicken
- 2 cucumbers (1 1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound sweet cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
Pickled Green Tomatoes
By west757
What you'll need: 4 quart-size canning jars with lids Large deep pot with lid Round wire rack that fits inside the
- 6 Fresno chile peppers, halved lengthwise
- 4 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup coriander seeds
- 1/4 cup cumin seeds
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground mace
- 4 tablespoons black peppercorns
- 10 cloves garlic
- 8 cups cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 pounds green tomatoes