3/4 cup (butter, softened 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 14 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts Beat first… Continue reading Chocolate Walnut Spice Cookies
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large) 1 large egg 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup milk 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350°F. Line twelve 1/3-cup muffin cups with foil muffin… Continue reading Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Black and White Creme Brulee
8 large egg yolks 1/3 cup plus 8 teaspoons sugar 3 cups whipping cream 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, very finely chopped Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar in large bowl to blend. Pour cream into heavy medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from… Continue reading Black and White Creme Brulee
Shredded Thai Pork with Lime Sauce
1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion, minced 2 bacon slices, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño chili 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken stock 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 large tomatoes, seeded, diced 1 scallion, minced salt and pepper Sprinkle pork… Continue reading Shredded Thai Pork with Lime Sauce
Garlic Mustard Beef Skewers
2 tbsp whole grain mustard 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/2 tablespoon tamari 1 tsp honey 1 tsp dry rosemary 1 tsp paprika 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into cubes Whisk together all of the ingredients, except for the beef, in a… Continue reading Garlic Mustard Beef Skewers
Chocolate Guinness Pudding
8 large egg yolks 1 cup sugar One 14.9-ounce can Guinness Draught 3 cups heavy cream 7 ounces high-quality bittersweet (70 to 72% cacao) chocolate, finely chopped In large mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar. Open can of Guinness and slowly pour into 4-cup measuring cup, pouring down side of cup to reduce… Continue reading Chocolate Guinness Pudding
Brownie Tart
1 cup pecan pieces ) 1/2 cup butter one 3-ounce bar bittersweet chocolate, preferably Lindt Excellence or Valrhona Caracque, broken into squares 1/2 cup + 2 teaspoons (lightly spooned) unsweetened cocoa 3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp suggar 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3-ounce cream cheese, cut into pieces 1/2 cup all purpose-flour… Continue reading Brownie Tart
Creamy Dill Chicken on Egg Noodles
ingredients 2 boneless chicken breasts, with skin Salt and freshly ground pepper butter 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons Cognac 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon Dijon 2 tablespoons minced dill egg noodles, raw directions Season the chicken breasts with… Continue reading Creamy Dill Chicken on Egg Noodles
Lemon Cream Cheese Tarts
2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup sour cream 2 egg yolks 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest directions In a mixer fitted with a… Continue reading Lemon Cream Cheese Tarts
Lemon Lavender Roasted Chicken
2 tsp dry thyme 1 tsp dry rosemary 1 teaspoon lavender 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper One 3 1/2 – to 4-pound chicken, wing tips removed 1 lemon, halved, juice squeezed into a bowl, halves reserved 6 unpeeled garlic cloves, lightly smashed 1 cup water Preheat the oven to 450°.… Continue reading Lemon Lavender Roasted Chicken