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Sizzling shrimp with garlic and hot pepper
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times. Note: Adapted from "Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking" by Paula Wolfert
- 1 1 60) to 30) small (about 60) or medium-large deveined (24 to 30) shrimp
- 1 1 cup 1 scant cup extra-virgin olive oil, preferably Spanish
- 1 1 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 1 1 teaspoon mildly hot dried red pepper such as Aleppo or Marash
- 2 2 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon sweet pimenton de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika)
- 4 to 6 4 to 6 6 slices chewy country bread
Shrimp and Grits
By FoodPornDirector
Tis recipe was featured in LA times and is from Bar/Kitchen at the O Hotel in Los Angeles
- Grits:
- 6 cups milk
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- Shrimp and Grits:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 to 16 large Mexican white shrimp (less than 15-per-pound count)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup minced Spanish chorizo Bilbao
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 4 teaspoons chopped white onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, or similar hot sauce, more if desired
- 1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Prepared grits
- Chopped chives, for garnish
Perfumed nectarine jam
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times and adapted from Valerie Gordon of Valerie confections
- 2 pounds pitted, cut-up nectarines
- 1 3/4 pounds sugar (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped lemon verbena (or 2 teaspoons chopped basil or 1 teaspoon chopped rose geranium)
Homemade Ricotta
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times
- 9 cups whole milk
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
Yeast Raised Doughnuts
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times
- 1 cup lukewarm milk (no warmer than 110 degrees)
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active-dry yeast
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 3/4 cups (16 ounces) flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) softened butter, cut into 4 or 5 pieces
- Canola oil for frying
Arugula Salad with Roasted Grapes
By FoodPornDirector
1. Preheat oven to 375 and line baking sheet with parchment paper
- 2 Cup seedless red grapes
- 6 Medium shallots
- 6 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Dijion mustard
- 1 Teaspoon fresh thyme
- 3 bunches arugula (3/4 lb)
- 2 oz pecorino cheese, thinly sliced
Pistachio Creme Brulee
By FoodPornDirector
This recipe was featured in the LA Times and is from Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara
- 1/3 cup raw shelled pistachios
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar, divided, plus extra for bruléeing
- 1/2 vanilla bean, seeded
- 5 egg yolks
Apple borsellini
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times and adapted from Nancy Silverton of Mozza
- 4 pounds tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
- 2 vanilla beans
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- Prepared puff pastry, refrigerated
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup sugar plus 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Euro Pane Mocha Cookies
By FoodPornDirector
This recipe for Euro Pane's Mocha cookies was featured in LA Times
- 10 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) pastry flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons espresso, at room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups dark chocolate chunks (chopped into 1/4 inch squares)
Roasted Tomato Confit with Bacon Fat
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times. You can serve this over pasta or on top of crostini
- 3 pounds tomatoes
- 6 large cloves garlic
- 12 sprigs thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound sliced bacon
- Salt