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Equipment Food processor Mini baking cups and/or – parchment lined baking sheet Ingredients 280 grams (2 ½ cups) vanilla (Nilla) wafers, broken/crushed into large chunks 125 grams (1 ¼ cups) toasted pecans ½ cup bourbon (see note) 120 grams (1 cup) confectioners’/powdered sugar, plus more for rolling ⅓ cup cocoa powder 1 tablespoon honey Flaky/course salt- optional (see note) Preparation In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the cookies and pecans to a fine crumb. In a small bowl, wisk together: Bourbon Confectioner’s sugar Cocoa powder Honey Pour liquid over the cookie/pecan crumbs in the food processor bowl. Pulse in food processor just until combined. Transfer dough to a clean bowl. Cover with a towel (do not cover airtight) and let stand overnight. Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Toss in confectioners’ sugar and salt (optional) then place mini baking cups or on a parchment paper lined pan. Store airtight for a more moist crumb, or store lightly covered to develop a crunchy exterior. If desired, toss with more powdered sugar before serving. Notes For high-proof bourbon, reduce the amount of bourbon measured into a ½ cup measuring cup; add water to make up remaining volume. For a 120 proof bourbon, try ¼ cup each, bourbon and water. To counter the sweetness of the balls, consider adding a flaky or crunchy salt to the finishing confectioners’ sugar.
This recipe is transcribed from mom’s little red recipe book. The recipe card notes that mom’s sister, Theresa Gavula, provided the recipe. Mom made countless batches of these cookies and icing for school, work, and social parties. They can be rolled and cut, or dropped and shaped.
Sugar Cookies 2 ½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Method The recipe card does not indicate a method. The below is standard instructions.
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This savory pie is a simple, rustic dish that is perfect as a side dish or a main. Top with a drizzle of balasmic vinegar and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Serve hot, cold, or room temperature. This pie was an entry to the Porches and Pies pie contest in 2023.
Notes This recipe requries one pie shell (half a recipe) of Pâte Brisée. Any mix of fresh mushrooms can be used. I used a mix of oyster and shiitake. While this recipe calls for oat milk, any milk can be used. Yield One - 9 inch (23 cm) pie Ingredients 770 grams trimmed and cleaned oyster and other mixed mushrooms 1 large purple onion 2 to 3 small/medium shallots 3 leeks, white stalk and tender green stalks chopped into ¼ rounds and then thinly sliced 3 to 4 Rosemary sprigs 3 to 4 Thyme sprigs 2 large eggs 80 ml (1/3 cup) oat or other milk 145 grams (5 oz) finely grated parmesan cheese 1 pie shell from Pâte Brisée Preparation Mushrooms In a large, heavy skillet, add:
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This is a very simple pie crust recipe that comes together quickly. The crust is tender and flaky due to the use of vodka (which does not contribute to gluten formation) and plenty of cold butter. It is important to not overwork the dough; the goal is a rough/shaggy looking crust with large chunks of butter throughout. The crust can be used for both sweet (add the sugar as directed) and savory pies (omit sugar).
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This recipe comes from Popote et Potager, BANANA BREAD Recette facile et anti gaspi. The bread (or cake, depending on your definition) is sweetened only by the bananas and chocolate. The recipe yields a dense, moist bread packed with banana flavor.
Yield 1 loaf Special Equipment 1 1.5 to 1 pound loaf pan Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F or 180°c. Adjust oven rack to middle position. Ingredients 5 ripe to slightly over-ripe bananas, peeled. 4 mashed 1 whole, sliced length-wise 2 large eggs 200 grams all-purpose flour 1 packet (7 grams) active dry yeast 100 grams dark chocolate (70%), finely chopped Preparation Butter/flour (I use Baker’s Joy) loaf pan and line the bottom of the loaf pan with parchment paper. In a medium sized bowl, mash 4 of the bananas. Add the two eggs to the mashed bananas and mix well using a whisk. Combine the flour and dry yeast. Sift into the bowl atop the banana/egg mixture. Beat well using a sturdy whisk or heavy mixing spoon. Add the finely chopped chocolate and mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. With the two halfs of the remaining sliced banana, arrange the two halfs, cut-side up, atop the batter. Gently press the banana slices into the batter till set and even. Bake Bake 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Turn out the banana bread from pan and let cool on wire rack. ...
Source https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021430-spiced-ginger-shrimp-with-burst-tomatoes
Ingredients 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 ½ teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated 3 scallions, thinly sliced, greens and whites separated ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 pound extra-large shrimp, shelled and deveined 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¾ cup small (or halved large) cherry tomatoes, preferably yellow Sungold tomatoes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Fresh lime juice Method Prepair Shrimp In a medium bowl, combine: garam masala ginger garlic scallion whites 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp and toss well.
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Special Equipment 5 to 6 quart crock pot/slow cooker Blender or food processor Ingredients Step 1 Coat the inside of the crock pot with cooking spray. Set the cooker to low heat and add the following ingredients:
4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth 1 cup uncooked green lentils, rinsed and drained 1 cup chopped yellow onion 3/4 cup chopped carrots 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 5 sprigs thyme 4 cloves garlic, minced Cook for 7 hours.
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These versatile yeast rolls are great for a variety of dishes. Add in cheese, olives, or other ingredients to suit your taste.
Yield This recipe makes four rolls.
Special Equipment Small bowl proofing. Warm, draft free location for proofing. Plastic wrap or damp towel. Thermometer. Ingredients 1/4 cup oat milk (or other milk) 13 grams (2 teaspoons) honey 3 grams (3/4 teaspoon) yeast 2 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 grams (1/4 teaspoon) salt 100 grams (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour 50 grams (1/4 cup) rye or spelt flour Method Dough In a small microwave-safe bowl, mix together the oat milk and honey and heat about 15 to 20 seconds until warmed to 115° F. Add the yeast to the milk/honey and mix well. Let rest 5 minutes. Combine the egg yolks and olive oil in a small bowl. Add to the yeast mixture and mix well. In a medium bowl, whisk together the salt and flours. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour and mix well. Kneed the dough for about 5 to 6 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place dough in an oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm location for at least 30 minutes or until double in size. Pre-heat Oven and Shape Dough Once the dough is doubled in size, heat the oven to 415° F. Divide the dough into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball or other shape and place in a lightly greased baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 350° F and bake until the internal temperature of the rolls reaches 180° F, about 10 to 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
This reciepe calls for oat milk, but most other “milk” can be used.
Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 1/2 cups oat milk 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest Pinch of salt, to taste 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature Method In a medium saucepan, whisk together cornstarch and sugar. Add milk and whisk till smooth. Add egg yolks, lemon zest, salt, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in lemon juice and butter. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Portion into individual serving dishes. Let cool to room temperature. Chill, loosely covered, for two hours. Serve chilled.
This recipe’s sugar content is minimal to allow the add ins (chocolate chips and cherries) to provide the majority of the sweetness. If omitting the add ins, the sugar content may need to be increased to compensate per desired taste.
Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F.
Equipment Small skillet Small bowl Large bowl Rubber spatula Two cookie sheets Wire cooling rack Ingredients 57 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 142 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 100 grams (½ cup) dark brown sugar 100 grams (½ cup) granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup Vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg plus 1 large yolk 255 grams (3 cups) old-fashioned rolled oats 75 grams (½ cup) dried tart cherries 85 grams (½ cup) chocolate chips ½ cup crushed toasted pecans Method Brown Butter Place the butter in a small skillet, set over low-medium heat, allowing the butter to brown while preparing the remaining ingredients. Swirl or gently stir the butter every few minutes. The butter has finished browning when the sizzles and crackles stop. Remove from heat to avoid burning. Combine Dry Ingredients In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients:
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