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2025-03-30 05:08 pm

Spinach Mashed Potatoes

Делала с 1/2 пачки замороженного шпината. Сухой чеснок не добавляла, но добавила тертый пармажан и острый перец.

4 cups fresh baby spinach - packed and roughly chopped
▢4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
▢2 ½ pounds Russet potatoes - peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
▢1 cup half-and-half - plus more as needed
8 tablespoons unsalted butter - divided
▢Garlic powder - to taste
▢Salt and pepper - to taste

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, enough to fully submerge the potatoes. Then, add the potatoes and bring back to a boil. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain.
Press the cooked potatoes through a potato ricer. This will make them extra fluffy and smooth. Set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter with half-and-half until melted and warm. Set aside.
In the medium pot, sauté the minced garlic with 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Then cook the spinach until just softened, just a few minutes. If there's any excess moisture, absorb that with paper towel.
Add the riced potatoes into the pot with the spinach. Then, add in the melted butter and half-and-half liquid mixture, and stir everything until creamy and evenly combined. If needed, add more half-and-half.
Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Enjoy!

Источник: https://cookingformysoul.com/spinach-mashed-potatoes/#recipe
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2025-03-29 06:45 pm

Pad Krapow (Basil Stir-Fry)

5 Thai chile peppers

6 garlic cloves

3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola, divided

1 pound ground chicken

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

3 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 cup holy basil leaves

4 eggs

8 cups cooked jasmine rice


Roughly chop Thai chilies and garlic before adding them to a mortar and pestle. Smash using an up and down motion with a pestle until combined (mixture doesn't have to be ground into a paste), about 1 minute.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in wok over high heat until shimmering. Add chile mixture and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add ground chicken to wok, and stir-fry until meat turns opaque, about 5 minutes.

Stir in oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar and cook until liquids evaporate.

Turn off heat, transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl and immediately stir in basil leaves.

In the same wok, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Crack an egg into wok. As egg cooks, spoon oil over yolk. Cook egg until edges are crispy and whites are cooked through but yolk is still runny, about 1 minute.

Repeat with remaining eggs. Divide rice and chicken mixture between 4 bowls. Top each with an egg and serve immediately.


Источник: https://www.foodandwine.com/pad-krapow-basil-stir-fry-7485308?hid=87feb1daf8cc0eb211f3d513294f9f8812324104&did=16994154-20250325&utm_campaign=faw-the-dish_newsletter&utm_source=faw&utm_medium=email&utm_content=032525&utm_term=recipe-of-the-day&lctg=87feb1daf8cc0eb211f3d513294f9f8812324104&lr_input=3425e5ca6bb89d6f1a1b749988efce97dcfff0fc8b394ebb4092ab45324a3632
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2025-03-17 05:16 pm

Мой жареный рис

Очень вкусный ужин!

Замочила индусский рис в воде.

Мелко порезала лук шалот и два зубчика чеснока.

Обжарила минуту на авокадовом масле с острым перцем.

Добавила порезанный зеленый лук. Потушила пару минут.

Добавила помидор и маринару. Обжарила минуту.

Слила воду с роса. Добавила рис, перемешила, потушила минуту.

Добавила отваренную фасоль, ч.л. арабской смеси 7 специй и залила все это стаканом куриного бульона.

Накрыла крышкой и готовила на среднем огне минут 10.

Лосось горячего копчения измельчила и добавила в готовое блюдо.

Все перемешила и посыпала петрушкой.

АХ!
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2025-03-10 01:23 pm

Shirini polow

2 cups basmati rice
2 whole chicken breasts, skinned and boned
7 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon good-quality powdered saffron or crushed saffron threads
2 cups carrots cut into thin 1-inch strips
3/4 cup candied tangerine or orange peel (recipe follows)
1 cup blanched almonds or pistachio nuts, chopped

Wash the rice in warm water and rinse in a colander under the cold tap.


Sauté the chicken in 3 tablespoons of the butter or oil with salt and pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of the saffron for about 15 minutes, until the chicken is tender but still pink and juicy, turning the pieces to color them lightly all over. Then cut into small pieces.


Sauté the carrots in the same butter or oil for 10 minutes, or until tender, stirring and adding salt and a few tablespoons water.


Boil the rice in a large (9–10-inch) heavy-bottomed preferably nonstick pan for about 10 minutes, until still a little underdone, and drain quickly. Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon saffron to 2 tablespoons of the butter or oil and mix into the rice in the colander. Pour the 2 remaining tablespoons butter or oil in the bottom of the pan and sprinkle alternate layers of rice and chicken with carrot, candied peel, and nuts in the pan, starting and ending with a layer of rice. (You should have 3 layers of rice.)


Stretch a clean cloth over the top of the pan, put the lid on, and steam over very low heat for 20–30 minutes. The cloth will absorb the steam and help the rice to retain its fluffiness.

Candied Orange Peel


To make candied peel, use the peel of 3 oranges with as much of the white pith removed as possible. Slice peel into thin strips and make a note of the weight. Simmer without sugar in about 1/2 cup water until soft. Then add sugar equal to the measured weight, and cook until the water is reduced and the strips of peel are sweet. The peel of bitter oranges is particularly good to use for this dish.

From The New Book of Middle Eastern Food, copyright © 2000 by Claudia Roden
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2025-03-10 12:34 pm

Persian raisin cookies

Very good indeed!

1 2/3 stick Unsalted Butter, room temperature
▢1 cup Granulated Sugar
▢3 Eggs, room temperature
▢1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
▢1 2/3 cup All Purpose Flour
▢1 1/2 cup Raisins, Thompson, sultanas or black

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix butter and sugar until creamy and light.
Add in the eggs one by one. Mix well after each addition. Add in the vanilla and stir well.
Mix in flour and stir using a wooden spoon until it is all incorporated and you have a smooth dough. Mix in the raisins, make sure it's well incorporated.
Scoop the cookie dough into the baking sheet, leave 2-inch space between them.
Bake in the oven for 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Источник: https://www.unicornsinthekitchen.com/persian-raisin-cookies-shirini-keshmeshi/#wprm-recipe-container-6093
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2025-03-09 05:27 pm

Roasted Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb

Вкусно. Вадиму понравилось.

3 medium (1-pounds) eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

2 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided

1 pound ground lamb

1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick

4 medium garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons dried oregano

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ cup (4 ounces) dry red wine

1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 ½ cups whole-milk ricotta cheese

2 ounces low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

1 large egg

2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)


Preheat oven to 475°F. Arrange eggplant rounds evenly on 2 rimmed baking sheets, overlapping rounds slightly. Lightly brush both sides of eggplant rounds evenly with 5 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt. Roast in preheated oven until tender, deeply browned, and charred in spots, about 25 minutes, flipping and unstacking eggplant rounds so they are in an even layer halfway through cook time. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Add lamb and cinnamon stick; cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up lamb, until lamb just begins to brown, about 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, hold lamb mixture in pan; pour off 1 tablespoon drippings, and discard. Add garlic, tomato paste, oregano, and crushed red pepper to pan; cook, stirring often, until mixture is fragrant and garlic softens, about 2 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring constantly, until almost completely reduced, about 30 seconds. Stir in crushed tomatoes and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. Bring to a vigorous simmer over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring often, until mixture thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Discard cinnamon stick.

Stir together ricotta, mozzarella, egg, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.

Layer half of roasted eggplant in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Spread lamb mixture evenly over eggplant. Top with remaining eggplant. Spread ricotta mixture evenly over eggplant; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake at 400°F until cheese is browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes.

Make Ahead

Moussaka can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead. Let come to room temperature, and reheat at 300°F for about 15 minutes.

Источник: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-eggplant-moussaka-with-lamb
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2025-02-14 12:07 pm

Творожно-лимонный кекс с изюмом

Делала по мотивам вот этого рецепта: https://the-cooking-mom.dreamwidth.org/224627.html, но переделала под себя и результат мне понравился. Сохраню чтобы повторять.

200 г муки*
200 г творога
100 г сахара
100 гмл авокадового масла
50 г крахмала*
3 яйца
8 грам разрыхлителя
изюм
сок и тертая цедра 1 лимона
1/2 ч. л. соли
молотый имбирь - на кончике ножа

1 ст. л. сахарной пудры для подачи

Взбиваем яйца с сахаром, добавляем масло, цедру и сок лимона.

Все сухие ингридиенты смешиваем. Добавляем в мокрые, туда же творог и изюм.

Выпекаем 20 минут при 400 Ф и еще 25 при 360 Ф.
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2025-02-07 10:57 am
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7 3/4 lb of pork shoulder, bone in
1/3 oz of flaky sea salt
1/3 oz of fennel seeds
1 garlic clove
1 lemon, zested
4 1/2 lb of roasting potatoes

Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas mark 7

Place the garlic, salt, fennel and lemon zest in a pestle and mortar and grind to a coarse paste

1/3 oz of flaky sea salt
1/3 oz of fennel seeds
1 garlic clove
1 lemon, zested


Score the skin of the pork shoulder, ensuring you cut all the way through the skin to the layer of fat beneath (you can ask your butcher to do this for you)

Thoroughly rub the salt mix into the pork and leave for at least half an hour, or overnight if you have time

When ready to cook, make sure the pork is at room temperature. Place the shoulder in a large roasting tin and cook in the oven for 1 hour

Meanwhile, peel and quarter the potatoes. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil, add the potatoes then turn down to a simmer. Cook for around 20 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and shake the potatoes vigorously in a colander to rough up the edges. Allow to steam dry

Take the pork out of the oven after the first hour and add the potatoes to the tray, coating them in all the rendered fat. If there are a lot of the juices, pour them into a bowl and reserve for the sauce

Turn the oven down to 200°C/gas mark 6 and place the tray back in the oven for 1 and a half hours, basting every half hour and turning the tray so that it cooks evenly. If a lot of juices collect in the tray, carefully pour them out and reserve

Take the tray out of the oven. If the potatoes need further crisping, transfer them to another tray and return to the oven for another half an hour while the pork rests

While the pork is resting, transfer all the reserved juices to a pan and reduce over a high heat. Serve the pork with the potatoes and the reduced sauce.

Источник: https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/lemon-roast-pork-shoulder-recipe
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2025-02-07 10:54 am

Hashweh Recipe (Arabic Ground Beef and Rice)

I liked it a lot.

2 tablespoons Olive oil
▢1 Onion, chopped
▢1 pound Ground beef
▢1 teaspoon Seven spice
▢¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
▢¼ teaspoon Allspice
▢1 teaspoon salt
▢1½ cups Jasmine rice
▢2½ cups Water

Garnish
▢1 tbsp olive oil
▢2 tbsp slivered almonds
▢1/4 cup parsley , chopped

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion to the pan. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Once the onion is soft, add 1 pound of ground beef to the pan. Break up the ground beef with a spoon and cook until it's browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of seven spice blend, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of allspice, and 1 teaspoon of salt over the browned beef and onion mixture.

Stir well to combine, then add 1½ cups of jasmine rice to the pan, stirring it into the beef and onion mixture until evenly distributed.

Pour 2 cups of water into the pan, ensuring that the rice is fully submerged. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan.

Let the rice mixture cook covered for 30 minutes on medium-low heat.

After cooking, remove the pan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
T
o make the garnish, heat the olive oil in a small pan and toast the slivered almonds for a few minutes until they're golden brown.

Just before serving, sprinkle toasted slivered almonds and chopped parsley over the top of the rice.

Источник: https://www.unicornsinthekitchen.com/hashweh/#wprm-recipe-container-46894
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2025-01-26 02:16 pm

Khichdi

Очень вкусно! Сделала 1/2 и получилось 3 большие порции. Так же добавила 3 филе рыбы.

Yield: 6 to 8


1 ¼ cups dried split yellow mung beans (such as Pride of India)

¾ cup uncooked white basmati rice

½ cinnamon stick (about 1 1/2 inch)

6 whole cloves

1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

½ teaspoon fennel seeds

½ teaspoon ground fenugreek seeds

Generous pinch of cayenne pepper

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

6 ½ cups water

2 fresh bay leaves

Pinch of kosher salt, plus more to taste

Whole-milk yogurt and fresh cilantro leaves, for serving



Place mung beans and rice in a fine wire-mesh strainer; rinse under cold water, stirring with your hands, until water runs clear, about 3 minutes.

Place cinnamon stick, whole cloves, cumin, coriander, mustard seeds, turmeric, fennel seeds, fenugreek, and cayenne in a large heavy-bottomed pot or a medium Dutch oven. Heat over medium, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until very fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add mung bean mixture; stir to coat in spices. Add 6 1/2 cups water, bay leaves, and salt.

Bring mixture to a vigorous simmer over medium-high, stirring occasionally. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring and running spoon along bottom of pot occasionally, until mung bean mixture is tender but rice still holds it shape, 12 to 15 minutes. (Mixture will be slightly runny, but it will thicken as it sits.) Remove from heat. Remove and discard cinnamon, whole cloves, and bay leaves. Gently stir in salt to taste. Divide evenly among bowls; dollop with yogurt, and sprinkle with cilantro.

Источник: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/khichdi
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2025-01-19 11:59 am

Sheet Pan Salmon with Pomegranate Salsa

3 tbsp Olive oil, for marinade
▢ ½ tsp Garlic powder
▢ 1 1/2 tsp Salt, for marinade
▢ 1 tsp Black pepper, for marinade
▢ 1 tsp Paprika
▢ 2 tbsp Pomegranate molasses
▢ 4 fillets Salmon, 6 oz. each


Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Mix 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, paprika, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses in a bowl.

Place the salmon fillets on the sheet pan. Brush the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.

Bake 10-12 minute.

Источник: https://www.unicornsinthekitchen.com/sheet-pan-salmon/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Must-Try+Dinner%3A+Sheet+Pan+Salmon+with+Pomegranate+Salsa+-+16253321#wprm-recipe-container-66868
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2025-01-03 05:08 pm

Lebanese Spicy Fish Recipe

For the tahini sauce:

▢ 1/2 cup tahini
▢ 1 clove garlic, minced
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ Juice of 1 lemon
▢ 1/4 cup cold water

For the Fish:

▢ 2 filets red snapper or other thin, white fleshed fish
▢ 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
▢ Salt and pepper
▢ 1 tablespoon salted butter
▢ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For finishing:

▢ 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
▢ 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat leaf parsley

Make the tahini sauce by whisking together the tahini, garlic, salt, and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in the cold water. Lumps may form; keep whisking until smooth, adding more cold water if needed. Set aside.

Season the fish with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Bring refrigerated fish to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Heat a large heavy pan over high heat. Once pan is hot, reduce heat to medium high and add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter foams up and is very hot (but not browned yet), add the fish fillets to the pan, being sure to leave space between them. The fish should sizzle the moment it touches the pan. If it doesn't, remove the fillets and wait for pan to get hotter.

Cook fillets until golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip them over and cook until golden brown on the second side and fish is opaque and flaky in the center, another 2-3 minutes longer.

Spread the tahini sauce on a platter or two dinner plates. Lay the fish over the sauce and sprinkle the fish with toasted pine nuts and parsley. Serve immediately.

Источник: https://maureenabood.com/lebanese-spicy-fish-with-tahini-and-pine-nuts/#wprm-recipe-container-17165
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2024-12-30 04:46 pm
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Жареная рыба в панировке

Давно искала рецепт хорошей панировки. Сегодня мне понравился. Все делала на глаз с камболой.

1 яйцо
1 ст. л. крахмала
1 ст. л. муки
плеснула кефира и минералки

Рыбу порезала на кусочки и замаринивала в соли, белый перец, кумин и паприка.

Разогрела сковороду с маслом. Разболтала яйцо, затем крахмал, потом кефир, муку и в конце минералку. Вылила на рыбу и обжарила.
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2024-12-29 12:19 pm

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Очень вкусно! У меня был всего один лимон, поэтому добавила клюкву. Вместо йогурта сметана с кефиром.

1.5 cups cake flour (180 g) (all-purpose flour can be substituted)
▢¼ cup finely ground almonds (30 g) (you can pulse raw almonds in the food processor until a powder but not a paste, or buy almond meal or almond flour)
▢¼ teaspoon of salt (1 g)
▢2 teaspoons baking powder (10 g)
▢1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
▢Zest from two lemons
▢3 large eggs
▢¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (60 ml)
▢Scant 1 cup approx. 220ml of full fat unsweetened Greek yogurt
▢⅔ cup Spanish extra virgin olive oil (160 ml) (I used a fragrant hojiblanca)
▢Powdered sugar to top the cake
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and then grease and flour a 9 ½ inch (24 cm) cake pan.

In a medium sized bowl mix together the flour, ground almonds, salt and baking powder.

Massage the lemon zest into the sugar by rubbing it with your fingers, allowing the sugar to become infused with the zest's flavor.

In a separate bowl, beat the sugar and eggs on medium high (I use a hand mixer) for about two minutes (the mixture should have doubled in size and lightened in color).

Now, whisk in the lemon juice and Greek yogurt on a low speed.

Finally, add the olive oil by slowly drizzling it in while mixing on low.
When combined, fold in the flour mixture by hand using a rubber spatula. Stop mixing as soon as everything is combined-- you don't want to over mix.

Pour the batter into the greased and floured cake pan and bake about 50 minutes in a preheated (375°F/190°C) oven (or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with only a few crumbs).

Take your cake out of the oven and let cool for at least 20 minutes before removing from the cake pan. Right before serving dust with powdered sugar.

Источник: https://spanishsabores.com/spanish-olive-oil-cake-with-lemon-and-almonds/#recipe
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2024-12-28 06:44 pm

Cucumber salmon bites

Делала со сметаной.

1/2 English cucumber, sliced into 24 pieces

1/2 cup cream cheese

2 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 24 pieces

Fresh cracked black pepper for garnish

Spread each cucumber slice with cream cheese (about 1 teaspoon each). Top each with a piece of smoked salmon. Garnish with cracked black pepper, if desired.

Источник: https://www.eatingwell.com/cucumber-salmon-bites-8411317
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2024-12-28 06:38 pm

Muhammara Recipe (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)

2 red bell peppers
▢ 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided
▢ 1/4 lb shelled toasted walnuts
▢ 1 garlic clove roughly chopped
▢ 2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
▢ 3/4 cup bread crumbs
▢ 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
▢ 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
▢ 1/2 tsp sugar
▢ 1 tsp sumac
▢ 1/2 tsp salt
▢ 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Brush the bell peppers with 1 tbsp of olive oil, and place in a lightly oiled oven-safe pan or cast-iron skillet. Roast the peppers in the 425 degrees F heated oven for 30 minutes or so, turning them over once or twice.

Remove from the oven and place the peppers in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap for a few minutes. This traps the steam from the roasted peppers, making them easy to peel. When cool enough to handle, simply peel the peppers, remove the seeds and slice the peppers into small strips.

Now in the bowl of a large food processor, combine the roasted red pepper strips with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, garlic, walnuts, tomato paste, bread crumbs, pomegranate molasses, Aleppo pepper, sugar, sumac, salt and cayenne. Blend into a smooth paste.

Transfer to a serving bowl. You may cover the muhammara and refrigerate, but be sure to bring the dip to room temperature before serving.
When ready to serve, top the dip with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and garnish with a little more walnuts and fresh parsley, if you like. Serve with pita bread or pita chips. Enjoy!

Источник: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/muhammara-recipe-roasted-red-pepper-dip/#wprm-recipe-container-10628
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2024-12-04 11:25 am

Grandma's Lasagna

Очень вкусно! Делала только с говядиной.

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 pound ground beef chuck

1/2 pound ground sirloin

4 teaspoons minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 (28-ounce) cans Italian peeled tomatoes, finely chopped, juices reserved

1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree

2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth

2 bay leaves

6 thyme sprigs, tied together with kitchen string

Pinch of sugar

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

2 pounds fresh ricotta

1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons finely chopped basil

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1 pound packaged whole-milk mozzarella, shredded (3 cups), divided

1 large egg, beaten

12 dried lasagna noodles

Directions

In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the chuck and sirloin and cook over moderately high heat, breaking up the meat into large chunks, until no pink remains. Add the garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until the meat is coated. Add the tomatoes and their juices, tomato puree, chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to 8 cups, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet. Add the sausage meat in large pieces and cook over moderately high heat until browned and just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain the sausage and break it into 1/2-inch pieces.

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta with the parsley, basil, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Add two-thirds of the shredded mozzarella and season with salt and pepper. Beat in the egg.

Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water. Dry the noodles between layers of paper towels.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spread 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9- x 13-inch glass baking dish. Line the dish with four overlapping noodles. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then top with half of the sausage, 1 1/2 cups of the sauce, and another 4 noodles. Repeat the layering with the remaining ricotta, sausage, and another 1 1/2 cups of sauce. Top with four noodles and cover with 1 1/2 cups of sauce. Toss the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella with the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan and sprinkle over the lasagna.

Bake the lasagna for about 45 minutes or until the top is golden and crisp around the edges and the filling is bubbling. Let the lasagna rest for 20 minutes before serving.

Make Ahead

The lasagna can be prepared through Step 5 and refrigerated overnight, or it can be baked ahead and then reheated in a 325°F oven.

Источник: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grandmas-lasagna?hid=87feb1daf8cc0eb211f3d513294f9f8812324104&did=15543727-20241127&utm_campaign=faw-the-dish_newsletter&utm_source=faw&utm_medium=email&utm_content=112724&utm_term=recipe-of-the-day&lctg=87feb1daf8cc0eb211f3d513294f9f8812324104&lr_input=3425e5ca6bb89d6f1a1b749988efce97dcfff0fc8b394ebb4092ab45324a3632
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2024-11-28 02:20 pm

Cranberry Breakfast Cake

Очень вкусно! Я сократила количество муки и baking powder до 1 1/2 чашки и 1 1/2 ч.л. Так же сократила количество сахара, но в другой раз не буду, клюква слишком кислая, ей нужен сахар.

1/2 cup half and half or milk
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp almond extract
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups whole cranberries, you can use frozen, but don't thaw.
2 Tbsp sparkling sugar

Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly spray a 9×9 inch baking pan. I like to line mine with a 2 sheets of parchment paper with long ends, so I can lift it out later for easy slicing, but that's optional.

Mix the half and half with lemon juice and set aside. Note: you can substitute buttermilk if you like.

Cream the soft butter and sugar together for about 4 minutes, scraping down the sides of your bowl as needed, until light and fluffy. This step helps lighten and aerate the cake.

Beat in the egg and extracts, followed by the baking powder and salt, and keep scraping that bowl.
Lower your mixer speed and blend in 1/2 the flour, just until it's almost all blended, then add the half and half, and finally the rest of the flour. Just blend until the flour is incorporated, and then stop.

Gently fold in the cranberries, making sure to get them evenly distributed but not crushed. If you like you can reserve a handful of cranberries to pop onto the top of the cake before baking.
Spread the batter (it will be quite thick) evenly into your pan. Add your extra cranberries to the surface of the cake, pushing them in gently.


Sprinkle the sparkling sugar over the surface of the cake and then bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until risen, golden, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out without wet batter on it. Try not to over bake the cake, and check on the early side, especially if your oven runs hot.

Let cool for 15-20 minutes in the pan, then, if you used parchment, you can remove the cake to cool completely, or slice while still slightly warm.

Store the leftover cake in the pan on the counter covered with foil.

Источник: https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/cranberry-breakfast-cake-recipe/#wprm-recipe-container-84761
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2024-11-18 10:55 am

Pineapple Butter Cake

Очень вкусно!

4 ounces unsalted butter 1 stick
2 cups pineapple chopped
⅔ cup all purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 large whole eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon lemon zest grated
Confectioners sugar to dust

Preheat oven to 350 F
Butter a 9” round cake pan (use parchment in the bottom of the pan for easy removal after baking)
In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter, reserve 6 tbs for later. Add the pineapple and cook for about 10 minutes.
**do not use any of the juice from the frying pan only the pineapple
In a small bowl mix together flour, salt and baking powder.
In a large bowl beat the whole eggs and egg yolks until blended.
Add the reserved melted butter, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest.
Stir in flour and pineapple.
Spoon into prepared pan, smoothing the top.
Bake until cake is browned, 30-35 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool in pan for 5 minutes. Invert cake onto plate to remove the pan and then invert again and return to rack to cool completely.
Before serving
Dust with confectioners sugar

Источник: https://www.askchefdennis.com/pineapple-butter-cake-and-ask-chef-dennis/
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2024-10-31 06:13 pm

Lamb shoulder with herbs and preserved lemons

Очень вкусно! Я просто замариновала, а на следующий день запекла в своей любимой немецкой глиняной штуковине. 3 lb запекала часа 2 1/2 B Römertopf.

3 garlic cloves
1 tbsp of soy sauce
1/2 tbsp of honey
1/2 oz of ginger, (I don’t bother peeling it, but that’s up to you)
1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds, ground
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, ground
1/2 small bunch of mint , leaves only
1/2 small bunch of tarragon , leaves only
1/2 small bunch of dill , leaves and stalks
1/2 small bunch of coriander , leaves and stalks
1 tbsp of olive oil
1 preserved lemon, preserved lemon
1 shoulder of lamb, around 2kg in weight (or 4 lamb shanks)
sea salt to season

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan

2
Put all the ingredients (bar a handful of soft herbs and the lamb) into a food processor, add ½ tsp salt and blitz them up into a paste. Cover the lamb with it. If you can leave it in the marinade overnight, all the better, but if you don’t have time, it is ready to be baked straight away

3 garlic cloves
1 tbsp of soy sauce
1/2 tbsp of honey
1/2 oz of ginger, (I don’t bother peeling it, but that’s up to you)
1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds, ground
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, ground
1/2 small bunch of mint , leaves only
1/2 small bunch of tarragon , leaves only
1/2 small bunch of dill , leaves and stalks
1/2 small bunch of coriander , leaves and stalks
1 tbsp of olive oil
1 preserved lemon, preserved lemon
sea salt to season
3
Put the lamb and marinade into a cast-iron pan and cover it with a lid. Otherwise, especially if you are using a shoulder, you can also use a roasting tin and cover it tightly with a foil tent (just use 2 large pieces of foil and tent them over the meat without touching it). Cook for 30 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 160°C fan and cook for another 2 hours. Then lift the lid or foil off and have a look. The meat should be soft and coming away from the bone. If it is not quite there, cover it again and put it back in for another 30 minutes. Be careful not to dry out the lamb and keep checking, as a shoulder can take up to 3½ hours

1 shoulder of lamb, around 2kg in weight (or 4 lamb shanks)
4
Take the lamb out of the oven, cover and rest in its juices for at least 20 minutes

5
Pull the meat off the bone, discard the bones and large bits of fat, roughly shred larger pieces, then return to the tin. Taste, it may need a light sprinkling of salt

sea salt to season
6
If the lamb has been resting a while, you can pop it and the juices in the roasting tin under a hot grill to warm through and crisp up the meat on top

7
You can shred the lamb and mix it with the juices up to a day before and keep in the fridge, then just reheat in a lidded pan with a splash of water mixed in, or in a foil baking tray, before serving. Serve with any plain grain you fancy, or even crushed boiled potatoes, sprinkling over the reserved herbs

Источник: https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/lamb-shoulder-herbs-preserved-lemons-recipe