1 ancho chili pepper 1 Guajillo chili pepper 6 chili de árbol peppers 1 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1/4 cup peanuts Remove the stems and seeds from the chili peppers. Chop into 1/4-inch pieces. Set aside. Heat oil over medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Add sesame seeds and…
Day: November 14, 2023
Eggnog Truffles
1 pound white baking chocolate, divided 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg ¼ teaspoon Imitation Rum Extract Additional Nutmeg for sprinkling Melt 8 oz of the white chocolate according to the package directions. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, nutmeg and rum. Add in…
Eggnog Fudge
2 cups granulated sugar½ cup unsalted butter¾ cup eggnogPinch salt10½ ounces white chocolate, chopped½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus a little more for dusting the top of the fudge1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme1 teaspoon rum extract Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and let it hang over the side; set aside. In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, eggnog…
Easy Butterscotch Balls
1 pound butterscotch chips 3 tablespoons water ¾ cup marshmallow crème Dipping chocolate Melt butterscotch chips over hot, not boiling, water. Add water and marshmallow crème. Beat until thoroughly mixed, then allow to stand until mixture is slightly firm. Form into ¾ -inch balls and let stand 1 hour. Dip in chocolate.
Crunch Candy Bars
2 (12 oz each) bags milk chocolate chips1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal Place chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Stir in cereal. Pour into a 9×13 that has been lined with foil and greased, leaving “handles” over the edges…
Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
2 cups crunchy peanut butter ½ cup butter 1 pound confectioners’ sugar 3 cups crisp rice cereal Dipping chocolate Combine peanut butter, butter and confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl. Blend together well. Add rice cereal and blend into peanut butter mixture. Form into ¾ -inch balls and dip in dipping chocolate.
Korean Banana Milk
1 banana 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup cold water 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 to 5 ice cubes (optional) Combine banana, milk, water, maple syrup and vanilla in the blender cup. Blend until smooth. Place ice cubes in glass (if using). Pour banana milk on top.
Japanese Christmas Cake
6 large eggs, separated and at room temperature 22 tablespoons white sugar, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted 2 tablespoons avocado or grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier® 3 cups whipping cream 1/2 to 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced (3 cups) Preheat oven to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch cake pan; line…
Japanese Tamago Egg
4 eggs 1/4 cup prepared dashi stock 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine) 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil, or more as needed Beat eggs thoroughly in a bowl; whisk in dashi stock, sugar, mirin, and soy sauce until sugar has dissolved. Lightly grease a nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat. Pour a thin layer of egg mixture into…
Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
For the Marinade: 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup sliced green onions, white and green parts separated, divided 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon minced habanero pepper 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon ground allspice 8 (5 ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs For the Rest: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large yellow onion, diced…
