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Imperial's Sticky Toffee Gingerbread
By FoodPornDirector
This recipe was featured in LA Times and is from Imperial restaurant in Portland, OR
- Toffee sauce
- 5 ounces (1 1/4 sticks) butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Ginger cake
- 1 cup porter beer
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) melted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 cups (9.5 ounces) flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 2/3 cup prepared toffee sauce, plus more for serving
- Freshly whipped cream, for serving
Heirloom Bakery Coffee Cake
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times and adapted from Heirloom Bakery & Cafe in South Pasadena
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted and cooled
- Cake and assembly:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (6.4 ounces) flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Prepared topping
Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Orange Compote
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times and adapted from Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix
- Orange compote
- 3 (10.5 ounce) cans mandarin oranges packed in juice
- 2 3/4 cups orange juice, divided, more as needed
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- French toast and assembly
- 2 About 2 loaves white sandwich bread (you will need 36 slices, enough for 18 sandwiches)
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (about 10 ounces) mascarpone cheese
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- Canola oil for frying
- Orange compote, warmed
Pecan Brittle
By FoodPornDirector
1. Set near the stove a baking sheet lined with parchment paper that's been greased with butter for the finished br...
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole pecans
Spicy Calabrese Pork Ragu
By FoodPornDirector
This is a great thick meaty sauce that pairs well with pasta such as penne or rigatoni
- 1 med onion, quartered
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
- 1 celery stalk, cut into 1" pieces
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp fresh oregano leaves
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 28-oz can peeled tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lb hot or sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Kosher salt
- ground pepper
- 1 lb Rigatoni, penne or other pasta
Cinnamon walnut monkey bread
By FoodPornDirector
Use @180156 recipe as starter
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 recipe @180156
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Green Garlic and Fried Egg
By FoodPornDirector
From LA TImes. Note: Green garlic is available seasonally from farmers markets and select well-stocked supermarket...
- 1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti
- 8 stalks green garlic, halved lengthwise, washed, dried and sliced thinly lengthwise
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- Coarsely grated black pepper
- Sea salt
Bacon and Bourbon Pie Crust
By FoodPornDirector
Ideal for a different type of crust for pumpkin pie or any other savory pie
- 1 1/2 cups (6.4 oz) flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3 tbs bacon grease
- 5 tbs cold butter cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tbs cold bourbon
- 2 tbs ice water
Barbecue pork filling (Char siu haam)
By FoodPornDirector
From LA Times. You can refer to my recipe for bao dough
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon light (regular) soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons canola or peanut oil
- 2 scallions, chopped, white and green parts
- 1/2 pound char siu, homemade or store-bought, diced into 1/4 - to 1/2 -inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
Paradise Bars
By FoodPornDirector
from LA Times and adapted from Bread and Cie in San Diego
- Crust:
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (6.4 ounces) flour
- Filling and assembly:
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup (1.4 ounces) flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 cups pecan pieces