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Baked Fennel with Parmesan and Thyme
By Jillh929
Preheat oven to 450. Boil the fennel until tender, about 15 minutes
- 3 fennel bulbs, trimmed and split lengthwise
- 1 Tbsp softened butter
- 1/3 cup parmesan
- 4 sprigs thyme
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Sage Butter
By Jillh929
Cover sweet potatoes with water in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and add salt
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (2 large), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
Chickpea and Parsley Mash
By Jillh929
Mash the chickpeas and then combine with all other ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parlsey
- 1 Tbsp red-wine vinegar
Buttermilk Pancakes
By Jillh929
The pancakes can be cooked on an electric griddle
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (10 ounces) (see note)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted and cooled slightly
- 1 - 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Chewy Brownies
By Jillh929
For the chewiest texture, it is important to let the brownies cool thoroughly before cutting
- 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso (optional)
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate , finely chopped (see note and related illustration)
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter , melted
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (17 1/2 ounces) sugar
- 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate , cut into 1/2-inch pieces (see note)
Balsamic Roasted Potato Wedges
By Jillh929
Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 450°F
- 4 large yellow-fleshed potatoes (2 pounds total), scrubbed well
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Proscuitto
By Jillh929
1.In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions
- coarse salt and ground pepper
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium leeks (6 to 8 ounces each), white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces, well rinsed
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 ounces (about cup) thinly sliced prosciutto , cut into thin strips
- 2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) ricotta salata or Parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler
Panetonne Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Syrup
By Jillh929
Syrup Combine 1 cup of water and brown sugar in a heavy medium saucepan
- Cinnamon Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Bread Pudding:
- Butter
- 1 (1-pound) loaf panettone bread, crusts trimmed, bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
Cook's Illustrated Beef Stroganoff
By Jillh929
Steak tips, also known as flap meat, are sold as whole steak, cubes, and strips
- 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steak tips , trimmed of excess fat and cut lengthwise (with grain) into 4 equal pieces (see note)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 pound white mushrooms , wiped clean and quartered (see note)
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion , chopped fine (about 1 cup)
- Table salt
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 4 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon white wine or dry vermouth
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth (see note)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves or dill
Blackberry Upside-Down Cake
By Jillh929
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line bottom of a buttered 8- by 2-inch round cake pan with 2 rounds of parchment paper,...
- 2 1/2 cups fresh blackberries (12 ounces)
- 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
- Accompaniment: vanilla ice cream