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French crullers
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times test kitchen
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean
- 1 1/4 cups (5.3 ounces) flour
- 3 eggs
- 2 egg whites
- Canola oil for frying
Prosciutto and Onion Frittata
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup thinly sliced onions
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 thin slices prosciutto (about 1 1/2 ounces), cut crosswise in 1/4-inch slivers
- 6 eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
3 Alarm Double Fisted Chili
By FoodPornDirector
This is a hearty meaty chili, based on Emeril's recipe but has been modified
- 6 Strip bacon
- 2 Tbs reserved bacon grease
- Salt to taste
- Cayenne to taste
- 2 lb stew meat
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 Tbs chili powder
- 2 Tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbs Crushed red pepper
- 2 Tsp dried oregano
- 2 Tbs chopped garlic
- 3 Cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 Cup tomato paste
- 2 Cup beef stock (glace de viande)
- 1 Cup canned kidney beans
- 2 Tbs masa flour
- 4 tbs Water
- 2 Medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 Medium jalapenos or other pepper diced
- 1 Cup red wine
- 1 Large onion diced
Slow-Cooked Carne Adovada with Hominy
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times. Adapted from the book, heart of the Artichoke
- 6 ounces dried New Mexico red chiles
- 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- Salt and pepper
- 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, left whole or cut into large chunks
- Prepared hominy
Orange flavored shortcakes with strawberries and cream
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times
- Orange-flavored shortcakes:
- 2 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (about 1 large orange)
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
- 2 hard-boiled egg yolks
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- Coarse sugar for dusting (granulated sugar can be substituted)
- Strawberries and assembly:
- 3 pints strawberries, washed, hulled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 cup whipping cream, beaten to soft peaks
Asparagus-Mushroom Orzotto
By FoodPornDirector
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat 2
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 Tbs unsalted butter
- 1/2 Cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 10 spears asparagus
- 6 oz mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 Cup orzo
- 3-4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 Cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 Tsp Thyme
- 1/2 Cup grated parmesan
Beef Burgundy
By FoodPornDirector
1. cook bacon until crisp, and set aside
- 8 oz bacon, chopped
- 4 lbs stew beef
- salt and pepper
- 1 Large onion, chopped fine
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped fine
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 tbs tomato paste
- 2 1/2 cups Pinot Noir
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 Cup soy sauce
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 tbs Minute Tapioca
- 3 tbs minced fresh parsley
- 2 cups frozen pearl onions
- 5 tbs unsalted butter
- 10 oz mushrooms, quartered
- 1 tbs Sugar
Grilled corn with tequila lime butter
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon minced, seeded jalapeño
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest (about 4 Mexican limes)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (about 1 Mexican lime)
- 1 teaspoon tequila
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 unshucked ears corn
Tomato Feta Relish
By FoodPornDirector
This recipe was featured in LA Times and is from Palomino Restaurant in Westwood
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, crushed by hand with juice (Substitute a generous pound (about 7) of plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and crushed with juice.)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon julienned fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons pitted and coarsely chopped Kalamata olives (several olives)
- 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Sliced ciabatta, for serving
Citrus tiramisu
By FoodPornDirector
This recipe was featured in the LA Times and is from Cayenne Cafe in Los Angeles
- Lemon custard:
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 eggs
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ladyfinger syrup:
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons rum
- Whipped cream with mascarpone:
- 1 pint whipping cream
- 4 ounces mascarpone
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Tiramisu assembly:
- 1 1/2 packages ladyfingers (about 3 dozen)
- Ladyfinger syrup
- Lemon custard
- Whipped cream with mascarpone
- Chocolate sauce, if desired, for garnish