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Goan Beef Curry with Vinegar: Beef Vindaloo
By YogiRenee
For the wet masala: In a small skillet over medium-high heat, toast the cumin seeds, cinnamon bark, cloves, and pep...
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 (1-inch) pieces cinnamon bark
- 6 whole cloves
- 4 whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (more if you're feeling feisty!)
- 1 heaping tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste, recipe follows, or 6 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped and 1-inch thumb fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium red onion, sliced very thinly
- 1 serrano pepper, sliced in half
- 2 pounds boneless beef top sirloin, trimmed of all excess fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup cloves garlic, whole
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled, 1/2-inch slices
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Quinoa-and-Apple Salad with Curry Dressing
By YogiRenee
Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1/4 cup raw whole almonds
- 1 cup white quinoa
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dried currants
- 1 small McIntosh apple, cut into 1/8-inch-thick wedges
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish
Creme Fraiche Ice Cream
By YogiRenee
PreparationIn a blender, blend together all ingredients, scraping down sides until very smooth, about 2 minutes
- 1 pound (about 2 cups) crème fraîche*
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- *available at specialty food shops and some
Turkey Caesar Sandwich
By YogiRenee
Directions In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Worcestershire; season with salt and pe...
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and ground pepper
- 2 slices multigrain bread
- 2 or 3 leaves romaine lettuce
- 3 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey
Frothy Hot White Chocolate
By YogiRenee
Directions Combine the milk, vanilla bean and vanilla seeds in a saucepan and bring to a simmer
- 1 1/2 cups whole or skim milk (skim will froth better)
- 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- 3 ounces best quality white chocolate, such as Valrhona, Lindt or Callebaut, coarsely chopped
- Lightly whipped cream
- Cocoa powder
Angel Food Cake
By YogiRenee
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 cup cake flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Berries and Cream (http://www.marthastewart.com/256614/berries-and-cream), for serving
Spiked Iced Chicory Coffee
By YogiRenee
Directions Put 2 cups cooled coffee, 1/4 cup half-and-half, simple syrup, to taste, a few shots of coffee-flavored...
- 1 pot brewed chicory coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- Simple syrup, to sweeten (Equal parts sugar and water brought to a boil and stirred until the sugar is dissolved, then cooled)
- Coffee-flavored liqueur, to taste (recommended: Kahlua)
- Chicory coffee ice cubes (Make with leftover cooled coffee and freeze in an ice cube tray)
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apple
By YogiRenee
Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 pints Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices, each slice halved crosswise
- 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
Michael Symon's Banana Sour Cream Pancakes
By YogiRenee
1 cup All Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar pinch of S...
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- pinch of Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup thick Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted; plus more for greasing pan)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2-3 medium sized Bananas (sliced)
- 1/4 cup Almonds (chopped)
- Maple Syrup for drizzling
- Whipped Cream to garnish
Chicken Curry
By YogiRenee
Place flour on a plate. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess
- 2 2 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 4 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- 1 1 2 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1 1 medium onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
- 2 2 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 2 to teaspoons medium to hot curry powder
- Coarse salt
- 3/4 3/4 1/2-inch pound small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 1 1/2 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes (preferably zesty flavored), with juice
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup water