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Steamed Whole Fish with Ginger, Scallions, and Soy

Even though this is a straightforward way to prepare whole fish, few Western cooks have mastered it. A properly cooked fish is a benchmark for chefs in Vietnamese culture, and those who can't make it perfectly are regarded terrible cooks. The meat of a well steamed fish is barely done at the bone and never dry. Whole fish is usually served without the liquid in which it was steamed since it tastes too fishy, and any sauce is added after the fish has been cooked. In this traditional Chinese dish, the fish is topped with scallions, cilantro, and ginger before being drenched in hot oil, which allows the aromatics to permeate the fish's flesh.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 314kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 4 pcs cilantro sprigs
  • 1 pcs scallion, white and light green parts only, julienned
  • 1 tbsp rice wine
  • 1 (1 ½) pound whole white fish (such as sea bass, branzino, or flounder), cleaned with head and tail intact
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pices by 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely julienned
  • ¼ cup light soy sauce

Instructions

  • Clean the fish by rinsing it in cold water and patting it dry with paper towels. Taste the fish with salt and pepper both inside and out. Place the fish on a heatproof plate that is large enough to hold it (a glass pie plate works well) and fits inside the steamer, slightly bending the fish if it is too long. Half of the ginger should be stuffed into the fish's cavity, and the rest should be spread on top.
  • Fill a wok or stockpot halfway with water and place a steamer in the wok or on the lip of the stockpot. Make sure the water doesn't touch the steamer's bottom Bring the water to a simmer over high heat.
  • Place the fish plate in the steamer, cover, and steam for about 8 minutes, or til the fish flakes simply when tested with a knife.
  • While the fish is steaming, combine the soy sauce, wine, and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Remove from the equation.
  • When the fish is done, carefully take off the plate from the steamer and drain any accumulated liquid. Along the top of the fish, arrange the scallion and cilantro. Heat the oil in a small sauté pan over high heat until it is hot but not smoking. To "cook" the scallion and cilantro, remove the oil from the burner and pour it straight over them. Pour the soy sauce over the fish right away and serve.

The Best Way to Cook a Whole Fish

  • The vast majority of markets sell scaled and gutted fish. You can ask the fishmonger to clean a fish for you if it hasn't been cleaned yet. We cut the fins off whole fish when we serve it in restaurants because they are more accessible to function without them. Cut the fins from each sides of the fish, the belly, and then the dorsal fins with a pair of scissors (the ones running along the back). Finally, score the fish and trim the tail by cutting it into a V shape.

Notes

The scents and flavors of the sauce are enhanced by simmering it on the stove before pouring it over the fish . However, if I’m pressed for time, I’ll skip this step and just spray the soy sauce immediately over the fish. The end result is still rather delectable.

Nutrition

Sodium: 534mg | Calcium: 62mg | Vitamin C: 12mg | Vitamin A: 229IU | Sugar: 5g | Fiber: 2g | Potassium: 744mg | Cholesterol: 85mg | Calories: 314kcal | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fat: 14g | Protein: 36g | Carbohydrates: 12g | Iron: 2mg
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Berry Cream Cheese Cake /berry-cream-cheese-cake/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:40:33 +0000 /?p=5322
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Berry Cream Cheese Cake

The brilliant cream cheese–studded muffins at Sister Pie, a Detroit bakery founded by Lisa Ludwinski, inspired this berry and cream cheese combo. The molasses flavor of the dark brown sugar cuts through the sweetness of the berries and the cream cheese's richness. When the weather is cooler, I like to use a combination of blueberries and raspberries, but you may also use blackberries or cranberries. When strawberries are folded into this mixture, they become a touch too soft.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 489kcal

Ingredients

CHEESECAKE BISCUIT BASE:

  • 8 tbsp 120g  unsalted butter 
  • 7 oz 200g Arnott's Marie crackers or other plain biscuit/28 Graham Cracker squares

CHEESECAKE FILLING:

  • 8 oz  250g blueberries
  • 3 pcs  eggs 
  • 1 pcs Zest of lemon
  • 1 ½ cups  caster sugar 
  • ½  cup  sour cream 
  • tsp  vanilla extract
  •  tbsp  flour
  • 1 lb 500g cream cheese

BLUEBERRY TOPPING FOR CHEESECAKE:

  • 2  tbsp  water
  • 1 ½   tsp  cornflour/cornstarch
  • ½  tsp  vanilla extract
  • ½ cup  white sugar
  • tbsp  lemon juice 
  • 13 oz 375g  blueberries 

Instructions

CHEESECAKE BISCUIT BASE:

  • Using your hands, break up the biscuits and place them in a food processor.
  • Blitz until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Blitz in the butter until it's wholly scattered and resembles wet sand. 
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Spread it out with a spatula over the base and up the walls
  • To press the crumbs up the wall almost to the top of the sides and flatten the base, use a flat bottom and vertical edges

FILLING: Cream cheese:

  • Using a stand mixer (with paddle) or a handheld beater, beat the cream cheese for no more than 20 seconds on speed 4 until it is just smooth.
  • Add the flour and beat on speed 4 for 5 seconds, or until just combined.
  • Combine the vanilla, sour cream, sugar, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Mix until everything is well blended
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating for 5 seconds on speed 4 between each addition. After the last egg, continue to beat until the batter is smooth, but stop immediately once it is.

Blueberries: 

  • Using a rubber spatula, fold in blueberries. Pour into the crust that has been made.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 70 minutes. The top should be somewhat puffy, light golden brown in colour, not cracked, and nearly flat.
  • When you gently shake the pan, it should jiggle somewhat, as shown in the video at 1 minute 23 seconds
  • Cool for 2 hours in the oven with the door open approx 20 cm / 8", then refrigerate for 4 hours+ in the pan or overnight . The cake will sink, so make sure the surface is flat.
  • Remove the sides of the springform pan to release it. To remove the cheesecake from the cake pan base, use the overhanging paper. Then lift the cheesecake from the parchment paper.

SAUCE WITH BLUEBERRIES FOR CHEESECAKE:

  • Combine 1 cup blueberries (125g/4oz), vanilla, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Stir in the other ingredients and bring to a low simmer over medium heat. Cook for 7 minutes, or until blueberries have broken down.
  • Stir in the cornflour and water mixture, which will thicken quickly.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the remaining blueberries. Remove the sauce from the heat and set it aside to cool. As it cools, it will thicken.
  • tir once the mixture has cooled. Make it the perfect "oozing" consistency by adding 1/2 teaspoon of water at a time (see a video, Note 7) – don't make it runny!
  • Spoon the sauce over the cheesecake until thoroughly covered; you should have about 1/2 cup sauce leftover for touch-ups. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Cut and serve

Notes

In the oven to cool: This keeps the inside creamy and prevents the surface from cracking:
Cracks appear when the oven temperature is too high or the food is overcooked.
In this recipe, you finish cooking when it’s still jiggly in the centre (see video at 1 minute 23 seconds), which implies it’s still somewhat undercooked.
It finishes cooking in the oven, but the lower temperature prevents it from overcooking.
If you skip this stage, you’ll have to cook it in the oven for longer to get it to the middle, which causes it to rise too much, resulting in a cracked surface and a less creamy interior.
(But don’t worry if yours cracks a little; you’ll be covering it in blueberry sauce!)
The blueberry topping should have the consistency of thick syrup rather than a hardened jelly. When cut, it should ooze slightly.
Various measures: Cups and spoons range slightly from country to country . I prepared the cheesecake using both American and Australian measurements, as well as Australian Marie crackers and American Graham Crackers. The Graham Cracker crust is slightly crunchier than Marie Cracker crust since the biscuit does not smash to a fine sand. Both are delectable.
 Make Ahead / Storage: The cake is best eaten within 4 days; beyond that, I think it starts to get thicker, but it’s still delicious, and most people wouldn’t notice! It’s the perfect way to end the day or the day before. The top does begin to “sweat” after 2 to 3 days, but it is barely perceptible.

Nutrition

Sodium: 284mg | Calcium: 80mg | Vitamin C: 24.6mg | Vitamin A: 945IU | Sugar: 41g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 184mg | Cholesterol: 114mg | Calories: 489kcal | Saturated Fat: 15g | Fat: 28g | Protein: 5g | Carbohydrates: 55g | Iron: 1.4mg
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Bombay Rolls /bombay-rolls/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:36:03 +0000 /?p=5316
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Bombay Rolls

The magnificent Bombay sandwich is a whopper of a building, standing three layers high. It's sold on every corner, with each vendor obsessing over their own unique blend of spices, vegetables, and chutneys for a taste that's "better than yours." Although it's a marvel, making it at home is a labor of love, so in this recipe, I've tried to capture the spirit of it—a sharp, hot green chutney, cheese, and onion—in a pastry roll that can be created in minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Calories 317kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pcs egg, beaten
  • ½ pcs small red onion (or 1/4 medium red onion) thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 14 ounce 1 sheet of puff pastry, defrosted
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canula
  • 1 tbsp Diamond crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon Maldon or table salt)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp green finger chiles or serrano peppers, sliced thin
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • cups cilantro, leaves and stems roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Using parchment paper, line a half sheet pan.
  • In a blender or small food processor, purée the cilantro, mint, lemon juice, chiles, cumin, salt, and oil until smooth. This is the chutney you'll be using. If desired, taste and adjust spices.
  • Dust your work surface with flour and lay out your puff pastry sheet.
  • Cover the puff pastry with the chutney, leaving a 1-inch border around one of the long edges.
  • Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top of the chutney, followed by the red onion.
  • Brush the exposed edge, which should be the side furthest away from you, with beaten egg.
  • Roll the sheet of dough tightly, beginning with the side nearest to you and finishing with the egg-brushed strip, pinching the seam to seal.
  • Slice the dough into 1 1/2-inch wide rolls with a sharp knife and set each piece on the parchment-lined sheet pan, leaving 2 inches between each roll.
  • Approximately 8 to 10 rolls should be obtained. Brush each sliced side with egg and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Allow for a few minutes of cooling before eating.

Notes

The best day to eat the rolls is the day they’re made, but they’ll keep for approximately 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Sodium: 396mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Calories: 317kcal | Saturated Fat: 5g | Fat: 24g | Protein: 6g | Carbohydrates: 20g
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“Simple Is Best” Dressing /simple-is-best-dressing/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:30:19 +0000 /?p=5310
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“Simple Is Best” Dressing

Do you really need all those ingredients in your stuffing recipe with all the other side dishes on your Thanksgiving table? Instead of sausage, nuts, and dried fruit, try this simple, vegetarian-friendly blend of torn country bread and traditional Thanksgiving herbs. (Vegetable broth can be used to make it vegetarian.) Technically, baking the mixture in a casserole dish on the side of your bird makes it dressing rather than stuffing, but name it anything you like.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 326kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pcs large eggs
  • cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp  tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter plus more for baking dish
  • 10 cups good-quality day-old white bread, torn into 1" pieces
  • cups chopped yellow onions
  • cups ¼" slices celery
  • ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Set aside a 13x9x2" baking dish that has been buttered. Place the bread on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 1 hour, stirring regularly, until dried out. Allow to cool before transferring to a very large mixing basin.
  • Meanwhile, melt ¾ cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onions and celery. Stir often until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add to bowl with bread; stir in herbs, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in 1¼ cups broth and toss gently. Let cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a separate bowl, whisk together 114 cup broth and the eggs. Add to the bread mixture and fold in gently until everything is well incorporated. Transfer to prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for about 40 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer placed in the center of the dressing reads 160°F.
  • Cook for another 40-45 minutes, uncovered, until the dressing is set and the top is browned and crisp (if chilled, add 10-15 minutes).

Notes

Up to this step, the dressing can be created ahead of time. Cover the dressing, set aside to cool, then re-cover and chill. Continue with the final bake the next day, as described below.

Nutrition

Sodium: 800mg | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 1g | Calories: 326kcal | Fat: 20g | Protein: 6g | Carbohydrates: 30g
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Thai Muslim–Style Grilled Chicken /thai-muslim-style-grilled-chicken/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:22:39 +0000 /?p=5302
Thai Muslim–Style Grilled Chicken
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Thai Muslim–Style Grilled Chicken

The grilled chicken served at Jeerapan, a 77-year-old restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, was the inspiration for this recipe. Theirs is baked in a tandoor-style oven, but I've altered it to cook on the grill or in the oven. It's crucial to use a two-stage cooking method: The first roasting at a moderate temperature partially cooks the meat while dehydrating the skin, preparing it to crisp up later and allowing all of the marinade's distributed particles of fresh aromatics and dried spices to cling. The final step of cooking is hot and rapid, with a basting liquid of saffron-infused coconut oil. The ultimate result is a juicy, fragrant, and deeply tasty bird with smoky, charred, and crisp skin that is stained canary gold.The sweet tang of the pineapple-chile dipping sauce complements the entrée with a moderate dose of heat.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 4
Calories 386kcal

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 3½–4 lb . whole chicken
  • 1 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 2 tsp. ground coriander
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp. fish sauce
  • 4 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 3 tsp. white or black peppercorns
  • 2 pcs cilantro roots, chopped, or 2 Tbsp. (heaping) finely chopped cilantro stems
  • 6 cloves garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp. (packed) light brown sugar

Sauce

  • ½ tsp. freshly ground white pepper
  • 1 tsp . kosher salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (packed) chopped fresh ripe pineapple
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 6 cloves large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 pcs red jalapeños or serrano chiles, seeds removed, finely chopped

Chicken and assembly

  • 2 cup Cooked jasmine rice, coconut rice, or sticky rice
  • 1 tsp . (lightly packed) saffron threads or 1 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp . coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tsp . granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • cup virgin coconut oil

Instructions

Marinade

  • Place the chicken breast side up on a large cutting board and satchcock it the Thai manner. Cut down to the breastbone with a sharp, hefty knife, working just to the side of the center of the breast (do not cut all the way through to the backbone). Now that the passage has been established, make a clean cut all the way through the breastbone and anything else that is still linking the two sides of the breast together with the same knife—or, if you prefer, a sturdy pair of kitchen scissors. Turn the bird skin side up after opening it. Flatten the chicken by pressing down on it. Allow to air dry completely.
  • Peppercorns should be ground in a spice mill or mortar and pestle. Add garlic, cilantro roots, brown sugar, fish sauce, turmeric, salt, coriander, cumin, and cardamom to a food processor or a mortar and pestle and process or pound until smooth. Coat the chicken completely in the marinade, pressing it into the nooks and crevices. Cover with a plate and place in a big bowl. Allow at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours to chill.
  • Allow 1 hour for the chicken to come to room temperature before grilling or baking.

Sauce

  • In a food processor or blender, puree the pineapple and vinegar until smooth. Add the garlic, jalapeos, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower to a low heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick and smooth (the consistency should be comparable to cocktail sauce).

Chicken and assembly

  • In a spice mill or a mortar and pestle, grind saffron to a fine powder. Add the granulated sugar, salt, and 14 cup water to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat just until heated through and little bubbles develop around the rims of the pan. Remove from heat after whisking in the coconut oil.
  • If using a grill, prepare it for medium-high indirect heat (bank coals on one side of the grill for a charcoal grill; keep one or two burners off for a gas grill); oil the grate. Place the chicken on the colder side of the grill, skin side up. Close lid and grill for 35–40 minutes, flipping chicken every 5–10 minutes but keeping skin side up, until skin is dry and golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest section of breast and thighs registers 130°–140°. Start a new chimney of coals 15 minutes before this stage if you're using charcoal and your coals are dying. This will ensure you're ready for the next step.
  • If using an oven, preheat to 350°F and arrange a rack in the bottom third of the oven. Place the chicken on a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet, skin side up. One-third of the basting liquid should be applied to the skin. 35–40 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer put into the thickest region of the breast and thighs registers 130°–140°, changing baking sheet every 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Continue to bake, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until skin is crisp and blackened and thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast registers 160° and thickest part of thighs registers 165°, another 10–15 minutes.
  • Place the chicken on a cutting board and let aside for at least 15 minutes to rest. Carve up as much as you want.
  • Add cilantro to the dipping sauce before serving. Serve the chicken with rice and a serving of dipping sauce.

Notes

Using the dhungar method to perfume the final chicken with the aroma of smokey ghee is highly recommended if you cook the chicken in the oven.

Nutrition

Sodium: 1482mg | Calcium: 29mg | Vitamin C: 5mg | Vitamin A: 418IU | Sugar: 7g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 383mg | Cholesterol: 116mg | Calories: 386kcal | Protein: 30g | Carbohydrates: 12g | Iron: 2mg
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Miso-Squash Ramen /miso-squash-ramen/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:12:21 +0000 /?p=5295
Miso-Squash Ramen
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Miso-Squash Ramen

Winter squash and pumpkin are highly versatile, with flavors that straddle the fascinating line between salty and sweet. They mix well with a wide range of flavors and spices. I use miso paste in two ways in my ramen recipe: slathering it on the squash before roasting it and putting it into the broth, where it enhances both the sweet and salty flavors of the squash.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 459kcal

Ingredients

For the pumpkin

  •  lb  pumpkin
  •  tbsp  white miso
  •  tsp  brown sugar
  • 1  tbsp  soy
  • tbsp  oil

For the broth

  • 1 pcs  spring onion
  • 3 ½  cups  vegetable stock
  • 2 cloves  garlic cloves
  • ¼   cup  white miso 
  • 1 piece 1 inch piece of ginger
  • 1  tbsp  soy sauce

For the ramen

  • ½ cup handful fresh coriander
  •  packet  ramen noodles
  •  tbsp  toasted sesame seeds
  • ½ cup  handful baby spinach leaves
  • ¼ cup Boiling water to taste

Instructions

For the pumpkin

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place the pumpkin in a basin and cut it into thick wedges.
  • Combine the miso, soy sauce, brown sugar, and olive oil in a mixing bowl.
  • Pour the miso mixture over the pumpkin and toss to coat completely.
  • Place the pumpkin on a baking pan lined with parchment paper and roast for 30 minutes, or until soft and browned in spots.

For the noodles

  • Peel the garlic and chop the green onion into large chunks after slicing the ginger
  • Fill the pan halfway with stock, then add the sliced ginger, entire peeled garlic, and green onion, and heat to a simmer.
  • Cook the noodles over low heat until they are soft.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, then add the miso paste and soy sauce to the stock.
  • If the broth is too strong, add some boiling water

To Serve

  • Divide the noodles between two bowls, then top with the roast pumpkin and spinach.
  • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and plenty of fresh coriander after pouring over the miso soup.

Notes

This dish can be made using red, white, or yellow miso. If you’re using red miso, use 2 tablespoons instead of 14 cup because it’s stronger.
I keep the peel on my pumpkin because it holds its shape better and gives the dish a slightly crunchy edge. If you like, you can peel it.
Due to evaporation, depending on the size of your pan, you may have lost some stock when cooking the noodles. Your broth may become overly strong as a result of this. Before serving, taste the soup and add more boiling water if necessary.

Nutrition

Calcium: 138mg | Vitamin C: 22.4mg | Vitamin A: 2030IU | Sugar: 15g | Fiber: 5g | Calories: 459kcal | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fat: 18g | Protein: 14g | Carbohydrates: 63g | Iron: 5.5mg
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Cabbage Potato Pie /cabbage-potato-pie/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:07:06 +0000 /?p=5288
Cabbage Potato Pie
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Cabbage Potato Pie

Make this cabbage-wrapped bacon and cheesy mashed potato pie with your pals, raise a glass to St. Patrick's Day, and watch your late-winter blues fade away.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 352.69kcal

Ingredients

  • cups coarsely shredded sharp cheddar, preferably Irish
  • 2 lb . russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2" pieces
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp . kosher salt, divided, plus more
  • 2 pcs large eggs
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pcs head of Savoy cabbage
  • 1 tsp . thyme leaves
  • 3 oz thick-cut bacon slices (about 3 oz.), finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp . apple cider vinegar
  • ½ pcs onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium pot, place the potatoes, fill with cold water, and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then lower to a low heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Return the potatoes to the pot and add 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Meanwhile, cut the cabbage's base and pluck off the outer leaves, being careful not to tear them, until you have a total of 10 leaves. Remove any rough ribs and toss them out. Cook the leaves for 8 minutes in a big pot of boiling salted water. Place in a dish of ice water and let aside to chill. To dry, transfer to clean kitchen towels. leftover cabbage, thinly sliced.
  • Cook bacon in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium heat, tossing periodically, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Cook, turning periodically, until the sliced cabbage and onion are soft and starting to caramelize (vegetables will be golden brown), 20–25 minutes. Scrape up any browned bits with the vinegar, then add the thyme, pepper, and 12 teaspoon salt. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until they are tender. In a separate dish, whisk together the eggs and cream, then add to the potatoes and mash to mix. Mix in the bacon mixture, cheese, and 12 teaspoon salt. If necessary, season with additional salt. Wipe out the skillet and set it aside.
  • 1 tbsp. butter, broken up into tiny bits, is dotted throughout the reserved skillet. Line the skillet with a single layer of cabbage leaves, gently overlapping and allowing them to hang over the edges. Scrape in the potato mixture and spread it out evenly with a rubber spatula to the edges. Fold excess cabbage leaves up and over the filling, then top with more cabbage leaves, slightly overlapping them to form a single layer. Dot the remaining 1 tbsp. butter over the top.
  • Roast cabbage pie for 30–35 minutes, or until gently browned. Allow 10 minutes for cooling before cutting into wedges.

Nutrition

Sodium: 519.14mg | Calcium: 65.9mg | Vitamin C: 63mg | Sugar: 5.15g | Fiber: 5.5g | Potassium: 1047.82mg | Cholesterol: 2.4mg | Calories: 352.69kcal | Fat: 11.94g | Protein: 7.31g | Carbohydrates: 43.5g | Iron: 1.3mg
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Swirl Spice Cake /swirl-spice-cake/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:01:06 +0000 /?p=5282
Swirl Spice Cake
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Swirl Spice Cake

Don't be fooled by the fact that this looks like a coffee cake cousin. A coffee spice blend that includes dried orange peel, cardamom, and fennel seeds gives the streusel layer in this marbled loaf cake a complex punch of flavor.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 8
Calories 180kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup  (180ml) milk, at room temperature
  • 3 cups  (375g) all-purpose flour
  • pcs large eggs, at room temperature
  • tsp  baking powder
  • 2 tsp  pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp  salt
  • ½ cup  (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups (3 sticks; 345g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup  (120g) full fat sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 cup  (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • optional for topping: brown butter icing,salted caramel or maple icing

Chai Cinnamon Swirl

  • ½ tsp  ground allspice
  • ¾ cup  (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp  ground cardamom
  • 2 tsp  ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp  ground ginger

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and butter a 10-inch Bundt pan.

To make the cake

  • In a large mixing basin, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Remove from the equation. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment for about 2 minutes. On medium speed, mix in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well incorporated. Scrape down the bowl's edges and bottom as needed. It's okay if the mixture looks curdled; it'll come together when adding the dry ingredients.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, add the milk, and beat everything together quickly until thoroughly blended. The batter is heavy but smooth in texture.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, add the milk, and beat everything together quickly until thoroughly blended. The batter is heavy but smooth in texture.

To make the chai cinnamon swirl

  • combine the following ingredients in a mixing bowl. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the swirl ingredients.
  • Half of the cake batter should be equally distributed in the Bundt pan. The swirl components should be uniformly distributed on top– it will be a thick coating of swirl! Cover with the remaining cake batter in an equal layer.
  • Bake for 55-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean with only a few wet crumbs. Because this is a vast, hefty cake, don't be surprised if it takes a bit longer to bake.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool for 2 hours inside. Then invert the Bundt cake onto a wire rack or serving dish once it has partially cooled. Allow cooling completely before using.
  • Prepare the icing while the cake cools. Vanilla frosting, brown butter icing for peach Bundt cake, brown sugar icing for pumpkin doughnuts, maple icing for banana scones, or handmade salted caramel are all good options. In these photos, I used brown butter frosting. Before slicing and serving, drizzle frosting over the cake.
  • Store leftover cake securely covered at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for one week.

Notes

Instructions for Making Ahead: You can create the entire cake ahead of time (before topping with icing). Refrigerate the chilled cake for up to 2 days. Before icing and serving, allow it cool to room temperature. The cake that has been baked can be frozen for up to three months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before frosting and serving (if preferred).
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What Is the Purpose of Room Temperature? All chilled ingredients should be at room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth and equal batter. For more information, go here.

Nutrition

Sodium: 140mg | Calcium: 4mg | Sugar: 13g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Calories: 180kcal | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Fat: 9g | Protein: 2g | Carbohydrates: 22g | Iron: 6mg
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