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Pumpkin thyme dinner rolls
By FoodPornDirector
This recipe is from the Thanksgiving edition of LA Times
- 2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups flour, plus up to 1 cup more
- Olive oil, for greasing bowl
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Crispy Fried Chicken
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times
- 2 Cornish game hens, or 1 small (3- to 4-pound) fryer chicken
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, divided
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, divided
- Tabasco, or other vinegar-based hot sauce
- 2 cups buttermilk, more if needed
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- Peanut oil
Zucchini stuffed with Italian sausage
By FoodPornDirector
This recipe was featured in the LA Times
- Olive oil
- 3 large zucchini (about 3/4 pound each)
- Salt
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 Italian sausages, removed from casing and crumbled
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 11/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (about 3/4 cup), divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
Carpe Diem Mexican Chocolate Pot de Creme
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times - Carpe Diem in Napa Valley
- Pot de crème:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 egg yolks
- 6 ounces Mexican chocolate (preferably Abuelita), finely chopped
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- Candied pumpkin seeds:
- 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Whipped cream and assembly:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pots de crème
- Candied pumpkin seeds
- Maldon salt or another coarse sea salt
Pumpkin pie with pecan brown butter streusel
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times and adapted from Karen Hatfield of Hatfield's in LA
- Pie dough:
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup plus 3 1/2 tablespoons water
- 2 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons (12 ounces) flour
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) plus 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) cold lard or shortening, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- Brown butter pecan streusel:
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (4.67 ounces) flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Generous 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- Generous 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch cinnamon
- Pumpkin pie with pecan brown butter streusel:
- Prepared pie dough
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- Prepared streusel topping
- 2 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Soup au Pistou
By FoodPornDirector
Soup au pistou is the minestrone of Provence
- 1 Cup dried navy beans
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 lb green beans cut crosswise in 1-inch pieces
- 1 Large onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 lb zucchini, diced
- 1.5 Tablespoon Salt
- Pistou
Boon's Brussels Sprouts
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times - Boon Eat + Drink in Guerneville
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves finely minced garlic, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Fig Tamarind Ketchup
By FoodPornDirector
This recipe was featured in the LA TImes and is from Sang Yoon founder of Father's Office
- 2 pounds Black Mission figs
- 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
- 1 3/4 cups coconut sugar (11 ounces)
- 1/2 cup seedless tamarind pulp
- 1 teaspoon ground brown cardamom
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
Sriracha style hot sauce
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times. Note: This sauce should be prepared in a well-ventilated area and is best prepared at least 1 to 2 ...
- 1 pound mixed fresh red chiles (such as red Fresnos or jalapeños), stemmed and chopped
- 2 to 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup cane or rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, more if desired
- 2 tablespoons palm or light brown sugar, more if desired
Curried Chickpeas
By FoodPornDirector
This recipe is adapted from Joan's on Third, a restaurant in LA
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained
- 2 tbs chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- salt to taste