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Ingredients 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 3 shallots, finely chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 medium baguette, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Fleur de sel or coarse salt, for sprinkling Quince Jelly with Star Anise Preparation Line a 4-by-6-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups packed sweetened shredded coconut 6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk Simple Seven-Minute Frosting Piped Spring Flowers Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour 9-inch egg-shaped cake pans, tapping out excess flour....

Ingredients 12 slices prosciutto (about 6 ounces total) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide prosciutto between baking sheets, laying them flat. Bake until fat turns golden and meat is darker, about 15 minutes (rotating baking sheets from top to bottom halfway through baking time). Using tongs, carefully transfer prosciutto to paper towels to drain (it will crisp as it cools). Crispy prosciutto can be used like bacon, in whole pieces or crumbled....

Ingredients 8 ounces feta 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Crackers or cut-up raw vegetables, for serving Preparation Place feta in a small bowl; mash with a fork. Mix in sour cream, scallions, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve with crackers or vegetables. Related Video

A delicious baked salmon that gets cooked in the oven with a luscious garlic butter lemon sauce. You’ll want to make this at least one night a week once you try it! The best part about this meal: one pan! That’s it. Hardly no clean up. If you’re wondering what this salmon tastes like, it’s almost like shrimp scampi. Garlic, lemon, and butter. 3 easy and simple ingredients. This recipe will probably end up on your weekly menu rotation....

Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 eggs, slightly beaten 2 cups bananas, mashed 1 cup nuts, chopped 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon baking soda Preparation Mix flour, salt and baking soda in bowl Mix together butter, sugar, eggs, bananas and nuts until smooth Add flour mixture into the banana mixture Grease a 9x5x3 loaf pan (or 2 smaller pans) Pour batter into loaf pan(s) and bake for ~1 hour (20 minutes or so for mini loaf or muffins)...

Ingredients Plain or butter-flavored vegetable-oil cooking spray 24 assorted large flour tortillas, such as plain, whole wheat, and sun-dried tomato Coarse salt 3 pounds ripe Hass avocados, (about 7), pitted, peeled, and cut into chunks 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, (about 3 limes) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 fresh jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray....

Ingredients 20 fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 5 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a small food processor or blender, combine basil, cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes, and oil. Puree until mixture forms a smooth, thick paste. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Instant Pot Frozen Corn On The Cob. How to cook your favourite corn on the cob from frozen in the instant pot with melted butter. Perfect for a quick side dish and the corn on the cob is full of flavour and easy to steam from frozen. Instant Pot Frozen Corn On The Cob Before we dive into instant pot frozen corn on the cob, let me tell you the story behind my love for corn on the cob, or more specifically mini corn on the cob....

Old fashioned steamed pudding doesn’t get any better than instant pot steamed jam pudding. Just like yummy school dinners this steamed pudding is so easy to cook in your instant pot pressure cooker. Just pick your favourite flavour of jam and let’s go on a trip down memory lane. Steamed Jam Pudding I love cooking the classics, especially the desserts using my kitchen gadgets. From air fryer bread and butter pudding to instant pot banoffee pie to slow cooker rice pudding....

Ingredients 8 ounces Mushrooms - sliced 1 cup Beef stock 1 cup Red wine 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup Shallots - minced 3 cloves Garlic cloves (large) - minced or pressed 2 tablespoons Butter Preparation Melt 1 T butter to medium skillet over medium-high heat Add mushrooms, shallot and garlic to the skillet and saute until mushrooms are just soft Season with salt and pepper...

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 12 ounces rigatoni, or other short pasta 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 3/4 pound white button or cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 1 cup ricotta 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Shaved Parmesan, for serving Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot....

Ingredients 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon small capers, rinsed, finely chopped if large 1 tablespoon minced shallot 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 strip steak (6 to 8 ounces and 1 inch thick) 4 ounces green beans, ends trimmed Preparation For the salsa verde: In a small bowl, mix together parsley, capers, shallot, vinegar, mustard, and 1 tablespoon water; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon safflower oil, plus more if needed 4 boneless New York strip (shell) steaks (6 ounces each), 1/2-inch thick Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 pound cremini mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, or chives), for garnish Preparation Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme or a mixture of equal amounts chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, and sage 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 boneless rib-eye roast (2 1/2 pounds), room temperature Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and horseradish; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups apple slices 2 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons raisins 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon cream 1 teaspoon Five Spice powder 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup boiling hot water Preparation Stir together brown sugar, five spice powder and apples to coat apples. Heat skillet on medium heat, add and melt butter then add apple mix . Soak raisins in hot water while cooking apples mixture. Drain liquid from raisins reserving liquid....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1 small canned chipotle chile in adobo, minced, plus 1 tablespoon sauce from can 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 pound lean ground beef Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 corn tortillas (6-inch) 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)...

Ingredients 2 ounces whiskey 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 ounce simple syrup .5 ounce Barolo red wine Preparation Combine whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Top with Barolo red wine. Use a bold red wine like Barolo to give the cocktail depth and structure. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 ounces fresh goat cheese 3 medium tomatoes, cored and sliced crosswise 1 inch thick Preparation In a blender, combine basil, oil, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon water. Blend until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. With dental floss or a warm knife (wiped clean after each slice), thinly slice cheese....

White Chocolate Ice Cream. How to make white chocolate ice cream using an ice cream maker. One of those simple, yet delicious, must make ice cream maker recipes and a much cheaper alternative to buying white chocolate ice cream. White Chocolate Ice Cream Welcome to my white chocolate ice cream recipe for the ice cream maker. Updated for the summer of 2020 after originally sharing it with you back in the June of 2016 and a favourite in the Milner house....