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Argentine Grilled Steak
By Jillh929
The chimichurri sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance
- Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (see note)
- 1 1/3 cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 6 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Steak:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt (see note)
- 4 boneless strip steaks , 1 1/2 inches thick (about 1 pound each) (see note)
- 4 (2-inch) unsoaked wood chunks (see note)
- Ground black pepper
Roasted Salmon with White-Wine Sauce
By Jillh929
1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 1 large skinless salmon fillet (1 1/2 pounds)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Baked Tomatoes with Hazelnut Bread Crumbs
By Jillh929
A topping of buttery whole-wheat bread crumbs and hazelnuts creates a toasty counterpoint to baked thick-sliced tom...
- 2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from country bread, preferably whole-wheat)
- 4 to 6 large beefsteak tomatoes (about 3 pounds total)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped lemon thyme or regular thyme, divided
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted , any loose skins rubbed off, cooled, and coarsely chopped
Falafel
By Jillh929
Puree canned garbanzo beans, chopped onion, 3 tablespoons all purpose flour, garlic pepper spice blend, ground cumi...
- 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour plus more for dredging
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt-free garlic pepper spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (packed) chopped
- fresh Italian parsley
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Purchased hummus
Indoor Pulled Pork
By Jillh929
Sweet paprika may be substituted for smoked paprika
- Pork:
- 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons table salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 1 boneless pork butt (about 5 pounds), cut in half horizontally (see step by step below)
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (see note)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Sauce:
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Yellow-Tomato Salsa Verde
By Jillh929
This salsa goes well with grilled or broiled chicken, pork, seafood, or beef
- 1 pound yellow or red tomatoes
- 1/2 medium white onion
- 1 jalapeno chile
- 1 garlic clove (skin on)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping
By Jillh929
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Bars:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Streusel topping, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup caramel topping
- Streusel Topping:
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
Yogurt Cake with Currant Raspberry Sauce
By Jillh929
Make cake: Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle
- For cake:
- 3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising; sift before measuring)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, warmed in shell in warm water 10 minutes
- 2 cups well-stirred plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek-style) atroom temperature 30 minutes
- For sauce:
- 2 cups fresh red currants (1/2 pound), stemmed
- 4 cups fresh raspberries (16 ounces), divided
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar room temperature 30 minutes
- For icing:
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Almond Graham Squares
By Jillh929
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sliced almonds
Pumpkin Pie
By Jillh929
If candied yams are unavailable, regular canned yams can be substituted
- Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (6 1/4 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening , cold, cut into two pieces
- 2 tablespoons vodka , cold (see note)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs plus 2 large yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup drained candied yams from 15-ounce can (see note)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon table salt