Ricciarelli Cookies

Ricciarelli on silpat

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 dash lemon juice
  • 2 1/4 cups almond flour
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest about one medium lemon
  • 1 tsp orange extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, reserved

Directions

Prepare lemon zest and juice, setting aside. Sift together sugar, almond flour, salt and baking powder, and set aside. Whip egg whites into stiff peaks. Gently fold in dry ingredients. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, orange extract, almond extract and vanilla extract, folding to combine.

Line a baking sheet with silpat or parchment.

Roll dough into 1″ balls and arrange on the sheet, wetting hands with cool water occasionally to minimize the dough sticking while handling. Toss dough balls individually or in small groups coating generously in the reserved sugar, and return to the sheet.

Rest sugar-coated dough balls at room temperature for 1 hour, allowing a crust to form. Gently press the balls flat with the pad of thumb, or a clean, dry teaspoon, optionally forming cookies into ovals.

Bake 20 minutes in a preheated, 300°F oven. Allow cookies to cool and set cometely before handling.

Makes 20-30 cookies.

Adapted from https://www.pinchmeimeating.com/ricciarelli/

Easter Frittata

Leeks lend this dish a mild onion flavor, providing both structure and rexture

Ingredients

  • 1 lb polish keilbasa, split lengthwise and sliced into half medallions
  • 1 lb sauerkraut, drained
  • 2 leeks, halved and chopped
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 10 eggs (approximately)
  • 2 tbsp buttet
  • 2-4 tbsp olive oil, for frying
  • Smoked paprika
  • Dried dill
  • Granulated garlic
  • Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
  • 8 oz shredded cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Wash, peel, and dice two medium potatoes into ½ inch cubes, about 2 cups. Soak cubes in cold water about 30 minutes to draw off starch.

Rinse leeks, trimming the root and tough green parts. Split lengthwise and coarsely chop. Soak in cold water 20 minutes, occasionally agitating, to rinse loose sand.

Drain sauerkraut, gently wringing out extra liquid in handfuls.

Split keilbasa lengthwise, and slice into half moons approximately ¼ inch thick. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil to shimmering. Add keilbasa slices and brown. Usong a slotted spoon, remove browned kielbasa to a heat proof bowl and set aside.

Drain and rinse potato. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter to the drippings in the skillet, and heat until butter is gently foaming. Add the potatoes, tossing once to coat in oil. Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic and paprika. and then par-fry until slightly browned but not cooked through. Drain leeks and combine with potatoes, sauteing until wilted. Combine sauerkraut, breakng up lumps and sauteing until heated through. Return kielbasa to the skillet and toss to combine. Reduce heat.

Combine 10 eggs (approximately) with ½ tsp salt and beat well. Season mixture with paprika, salt, pepper, garlic and dill. Pour eggs over mixture in skillet and fold to combine well. Sprinkle cheese over top in an even layer

Transfer to 350°F oven and bake uncovered 40 minutes, until the cheese is browned and a toothpick tests clean.

Garnish with fresh parsley, roasted tomatoes, or pastry.

Chicken taco filling #1

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ large onion, finely diced
  • ½ poblano pepper, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can tomato sauce, 15 oz
  • 1 sachet Goya Sazón, Culantro y Achiote flavor
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Marinade

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp like juice
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic.powder
  • 1 tbsp cilantro leaves
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper
  • ½ tsp sage
  • ½ tsp salt

Directions

Prepare marinade, combining ingredients in a gallon freezer bag. Add chicken breasts. Evacuate air and marinate refrigerated 2 hours to overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Finely dice onion and pepper. Peel and mince garlic. In a hot skillet, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Sear chicken well on one side, then flip and sear the other side. Remove to a heat proof plate and set aside.

Add onion & pepper to skillet with a ½ tsp salt. Saute until onions are tender and translucent. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds until fragrant. Add tomato paste and combine with vegetables. Sauté until tje tomato develops a brick red color, then deglaze with ⅓ cup of chicken stock.

Add remaining ingredients and combine. Return chicken to the sauce, and transfer to 350°F oven. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken to cutting board and rest 10 minutes. Optionally chop chicken into large chunks with a knife before shredding with a pair of forks. Return shredded chicken to the sauce, and stir to combine.

If sauce is too runny, reduce over medium heat until thickened

Serve hot.

Ground Beef Taco #1

Makes 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20, thawed
  • ½ large onion finely diced, about 1 cup
  • ½ poblano pepper, seeded and finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can tomato sauce, 15oz
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tbsp chipotle powder
  • ¼ tbsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tbsp ground sage
  • 1 tbsp dried cilantro leaves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp fennel seed, ground
  • 2 allspice berries, ground, or ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • Black pepper and salt to taste

Directions

Finely dice onion and pepper. Peel and mince. In a hot skillet, add olive oil and ground beef. Allow been to brown well on one side, then flip and brown the other side. Break up beef and cook until only a hit of pink remains. Remove o a heat proof bowl with a slotted spoon and reduce pan liquid.

Add onion & pepper to skillet with a ½ tsp salt. Saute until onions are tender and translucent. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds until fragrant. Add tomato paste and combine with vegetables. Sauté until tje tomato develops a brick red color, then deglaze with ⅓ cup of chicken stock.

Add remaining ingredients and combine. Raise to a bare boil over med-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes until vegetables are very tender, and the sauce has reduced & thickened.

Serve hot.

Carrot Cake

Ingredients

CARROT CAKE

2 c. sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 c. cooking oil

2 tsp. cinnamon

4 eggs

3 c. grated carrots

2 c. cake flour

1 c. chopped pecans

2 tsp. soda

Put sugar, oil and eggs in mixing bowl and beat well. Sift flour, soda, salt, and cinna mon together and add to mixture slowly while beating. After it is well blended, add carrots and pecans. Pour batter into 3 greased 9″ layer cake pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and bake for 30 to 45 minutes. Cool on racks, then ice with frosting below.

ICING:

Stick

. soft butter

8 oz. cream cheese

2 tsp. vanilla

1 lb. confectioners sugar

Mix butter and cream cheese well blending, then slowly blend in confectioners sugar and vanilla.

Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chopped, fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 (10 3/4-oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, .melted
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar,. grated
  • ½ cup Gruyere, grated
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Topping

  • 1 sleeve Ritz cracker, crushed
  • 3 tbsp butter,. melted

Creamy Sriracha Sauce

Inspired by a Wendy’s favorite, now retired.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp ranch dressing
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Sriracha garlic paste
  • 1 tsp granulated onion
  • 1 tsp cilantro leaves
  • ½ tsp granulated garlic
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp lime juice
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Directions

Combine and rest 10 minutes.

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Sourdough discard)

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter: melted, browned and cooled
  • 75g granulated sugar
  • 125g brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup sourdough starter, unfed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) large chocolate chips
  • ¼ tsp ground black cardamom
  • ⅛ tsp ground clove
  • ⅛ tsp grated nutmeg

Directions

In a small saucepan, melt and brown butter. Transfer to a cool, heatproof container and allow to cool.

In a large bowl, combine the browned butter and sugars. Mix until well combined and slightly airy.

Add the egg to the mixture, stirring until incorporated.

Stir in the sourdough starter and vanilla extract.

Add the flour, salt, and baking soda, careful to not overmix.

Finally, incorporate the chocolate chips and let the dough refrigerate for 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 3 days.

When ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 400°F. Allow the dough to warm to room temp, bit remain workable.

Drop spoonfuls (2-3 tablespoons) of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. (I use a 3 tablespoon ice cream scoop.)

Bake 6-8 minutes for a chewier cookie. Cookie may be slightly gooey, but will set up as it carries over and cools.

Adapted and rehosted from https://iambaker.net/sourdough-chocolate-chip-cookies/