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Boerewors
By chrispink
1. Maal beesvleis en bees brisket en meng dit
- 6 kg maer beesvleis
- 1 en 1/2 kg bees brisket
- 4 eetl sout1 eetl peper
- 2 en half eetl fyn koljander
- 1 eetlepel fyn kruienaeltjies
- 1 en driekwart eetl fyn wonderpeper
- 1 en half teelepel ( 5 ml) neut (dis nutmeg)
- Vier vyfdes van 'n koppie asyn
Easy Chocolate Cake
By chrispink
If the sides aren't perfectly glazed, press in chocolate shavings for an easy cover-up
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for pan
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Chocolate Glaze
- Sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)
- Chocolate shavings, for serving (optional)
Macaroni and Three Cheese
By chrispink
This luxurious macaroni and cheese keeps unbaked in the refrigerator for up to a day; in the oven, it turns piping ...
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 pound medium pasta shells
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 4 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (1 cup)
- 4 ounces Havarti cheese, coarsely grated (1 cup)
- 4 ounces Muenster cheese, coarsely grated (1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 slices white sandwich bread
Crispy Potato Roast
By chrispink
Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
- 4 shallots, thickly sliced lengthwise
- Coarse salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 sprigs thyme
Split-Pea Soup with Ham
By chrispink
Add crunch to your lunch. Homemade whole-wheat croutons are better for you -- and taste better, too
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chopped medium onion
- 4 carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bag (16 ounces) green split peas, picked over and rinsed
- Ham bone plus 2 cups reserved ham from the recipe Glazed Ham with Apricot-Mustard Sauce, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Butternut Bisque
By chrispink
Your guests don't need to know you whipped up this elegant autumnal soup in a blender and stashed it in the freezer
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for garnish (optional)
- Coarse salt
- 1 large butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Sour cream, for serving
Green Bean and Artichoke Casserole
By chrispink
A green bean casserole updated with artichokes adds spark to weeknight meals
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts in water, drained, squeezed dry, and quartered lengthwise
- Cayenne pepper
- 6 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed, coarsely chopped
Creamy Asparagus Soup
By chrispink
1. Cut tips from 12 asparagus 1 1/2 inches from top and halve tips lengthtwise if thick
- 2 lbs asparagus
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cups chicken broth
- Leaves of 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp dry vermouth
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Pear-Raspberry Heart Pie
By chrispink
This basic recipe can be used to make one of two designs
- Makes one 9-inch double-crust pie
- Pate Brisee
- All-purpose flour, for surface
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 pounds (about 6) ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, core removed, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) raspberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water, plus more for brushing
- Sanding sugar, for sprinkling
Basic Pie Dough
By chrispink
This recipe makes enough dough for one double-crust pie or two single-crust pies
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 16 tablespoons cold (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water