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Salt-Crusted Prime Rib with Star Anise-Shiitake Meat Jus
By FoodPornDirector
Pre-heat large, roasting pan in a 550 degree oven
- 1 cup Fleur de sel or gros sel
- 1 tablespoon ground black peppercorn
- 1 tablespoon ground white peppercorn
- 1 tablespoon ground green peppercorn
- Canola oil to cook and rub on prime rib
- 1 10-15 pound prime rib, off the bone
- 4 sliced shallots
- 1 cup sliced shiitakes
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 4 cups veal stock and beef bouillon
- 3 each star anise
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter
Red Chili
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times Note: The chili is best made 1 day ahead to allow the flavors time to marry
- 6 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 2 guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 3 dried New Mexico chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 2 dried chipotle chiles (not packed in adobo sauce), stemmed and seeded
- 3 cups boiling water
- 6 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground cumin, more as desired
- 1 tablespoon ground Mexican oregano, more as desired
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander, more as desired
- 3 poblano chiles
- 3 jalapeno chiles
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4 -inch strips
- 3 large onions, diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 12 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon achiote paste, optional
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle dark beer, preferably stout
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth, divided, more as desired
- 2 teaspoons celery salt, more as desired
- Tabasco (or another vinegar-based hot sauce), or cider vinegar
Baked Beans (Veg)
By FoodPornDirector
1. Soak beans in 6 cups of water overnight
- 1.5 Cup dried kidney beans
- 2 Medium onions, thinly sliced
- 1 8 oz jar medium salsa
- 1/3 Cup dark brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoon yellow mustard
Chicken with herbed cornmeal dumplings
By FoodPornDirector
From LA times
- 1 (5-pound) chicken
- Salt
- Pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups diced onion, cut into small (1/4-inch) dice (about 1 large onion)
- 1 cup diced carrots, trimmed (peeling optional) and cut into small (1/4-inch) dice (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 cup diced celery, trimmed and cut into small (1/4-inch) dice
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced leek, cleaned and sliced crosswise into 1/8-inch strips (white and light green only, about 1/2 of 1 medium leek)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 10 cups water, plus 1/3 cup boiling water, divided
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup (4.25 ounces) flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as tarragon, chives, thyme and parsley)
Dynasty Corn Pudding
By FoodPornDirector
This recipe was featured in Parade magazine and is from Linda Evans of Dynasty Fame (hence the name)
- 4 oz (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for greasing
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4 to 5 ears), divided
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 9 oz Monterey Jack (or pepper Jack cheese), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 (4-oz) can whole green chiles, drained, patted dry, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I prefer Parmigiano-Reggiano)
Eggplant Tagine
By FoodPornDirector
1. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Large sweet onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 12 baby eggplants, halved lengthwise
- 2 Teaspoon coriander
- 2 Teaspoon Cumin
- 2 Teaspoon Honey
- 1/2 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 28 oz can chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 Cup chopped cilantro
Grandma Louise's Tomato Sauce
By FoodPornDirector
1. Place a heavy cast pan to heat up
- 6 lb (2.7 kg) Beef or Heirloom tomatoes
- 4 Star anise
- 1 Vanilla pod
- Sea salt & cracked black pepper to season
- White sugar
- 2 Sprig fresh thyme
- 1-2 Bay leaves
- Infusion
- Fresh garlic
- 28 gm bunch fresh basil
- Extra virgin olive oil
Autumn Fool
By FoodPornDirector
This recipe was featured in LA Times and is from Roxana Jullapat of Cooks County
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups mascarpone
- Prepared graham cracker crumbs
Basic Monkey Bread
By FoodPornDirector
This recipe is for the dough preparation only
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active-dry yeast
- 1 cup lukewarm milk (no hotter than 125 degrees)
- Scant 3 1/3 cups (14 ounces) flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
Persimmon Pudding
By FoodPornDirector
1. Heat oven to 325 degrees
- 1 cup butter or shortening or butter-flavored Crisco
- 2 scant cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 quart ripe Hachiya persimmons (about 6 fruits), hulled and put through a food mill or ricer to remove seeds to make about 2 cups purée
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups (8.5 ounces) flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fine breadcrumbs
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream, chopped pecans, ice cream or other toppings, for garnish