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Steamed Mussels With Beer and Curry
2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 2 finely minced garlic cloves 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 1/2 pounds mussels, thoroughly cleaned and bearded Freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup Hoegaarden, Leffe Blonde or other blond beer 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon finely minced parsley 1 tablespoon finely minced chives
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Pirozki
1 pound ground beef 4 medium onions, finely diced 2 small heads green cabbage, about 1 pound each, shredded Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste For the yeast dough: 1 1/2 cups milk or evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 2 packages dry yeast…
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Beer Can Chicken
1 large whole (4 to 5 pounds) chicken 3 tablespoons of your favorite dry barbecue rub 1 can (12 ounces) beer 1 1/2 cups mesquite chips, soaked in cold water to cover for 1 hour and drained
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Chinese Fried Chicken
2 to 3 green onions, chopped 2 to 3 slices ginger, finely chopped 3 tablespoons sake 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar 5 tablespoons soy sauce 1 pound boneless breast of chicken 1/4 cup oil, for pan frying 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil Chopped parsley, for garnish
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Bruschetta With White Beans, Tomatoes and Olives
1 1/2 cups cooked dried cannellini, Great Northern or other white beans (or 1 pound canned, drained and rinsed) 3 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped 1/4 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon minced garlic Salt and pepper 20 prepared bruschetta slices (see recipe below) 5…
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Chocolate Bread Pudding
2 cups heavy cream 2 cups milk 1 vanilla bean, split 3 cinnamon sticks (optional) 1 day-old loaf (about 1 pound) brioche or good-quality white bread 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped, plus 1/2 ounce or 1/4 cup shavings for garnish 8 large egg yolks 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 (8-ounce) container creme fraiche
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Lime Ice Cream
2 cups heavy cream 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons grated lime zest 1/3 cup fresh lime juice Fresh fruit
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Beef “Rags” With Basil and Garlic
8 ounces fettuccine 1 pound beef filet, trimmed Generous handful (about half a bunch) fresh basil leaves 6 cloves garlic 4 tablespoons (or more to taste) extra-virgin olive oil
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Crab Cakes a la 103 West
6 ounces grouper, diced 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 bunch green onion, sliced thinly 1 large egg 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 5 dashes Tabasco sauce 5 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1 cup heavy cream 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, cleaned of all shell and cartilage
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Orange Dijon Pork Medallions
2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin Black pepper to taste 1/2 cup white wine or apple juice 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon butter
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Spinach Salad With Clementines
1/2 cup chopped pecans, or small halves 1 teaspoon dry mustard Salt to taste 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 cup olive or other vegetable oil 12 ounces fresh spinach, washed, thick stems removed 4 clementines, peeled and divided into segments 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
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Heaping Bowl & Brew’s Greens and Beans of Provence
1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup diced onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced or crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence…
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Christmas Scent
3 (4-inch) sticks cinnamon (or equal other size) 2 bay leaves 1/4 cup whole cloves 1/2 lemon, halved 1/2 orange, halved 4 cups water
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Swedish Pancakes
6 eggs 4 cups milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 stick melted butter 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar (optional, for garnish) Lingonberries or syrup
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Country Captain
1 3 1/2- to 4-pound young tender fryer Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons shortening 2 onions, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, minced 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 3 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon powdered thyme…
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Wise’s Cheese Soup
3 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, sliced 2 medium carrots, shredded 1 bottle (12 ounces) flat dark beer 1 3/4 cups chicken stock or 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth 1 cup half-and-half 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (3 cups) Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
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Lemon Gumdrops
Butter for the pan 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water, divided 1 box plain gelatin Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 1 orange 2 to 4 drops yellow food coloring 1/2 cup superfine sugar (for rolling gumdrops)
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Jalapeno Chile-Cheese Crock
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped jalapeno chile, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 to 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
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Spiced Walnuts
2 cups walnut or pecan halves 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 tablespoons butter
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Candy Hash
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts 1 cup sugared crunch cereal such as Cap’n Crunch 1 cup crisp rice cereal 1 cup white miniature marshmallows 1 pound white chocolatelike candy “melts”
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Molded Peanut Butter Patties
9 ounces peanut butter 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened 9 ounces confectioners’ sugar 12 ounces milk chocolate chips (see Note)
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Fancy Cashew Brittle
1 (9.5-ounce) can (2 cups) roasted, salted cashew halves with pieces (see Notes below) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon butter, plus more for the pan 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda
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Brooklyn Cafe Fig and Walnut Salad
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar 3/4 cup olive oil 1 small cucumber, finely diced 1 small red pepper, finely diced 1 small yellow pepper, finely diced 1 green onion 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco Salt and pepper to taste 2 pounds mixed greens 1 carrot, julienned…
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Coleman House Chocolate Chess Pie
1 1-ounce square unsweetened chocolate 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (do not use margarine) 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 unbaked (9-inch) pie shell For garnish: whipped cream and sliced almonds
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Cream Cheese Mints
8 ounces cream cheese 1 to 2 teaspoons peppermint extract Powdered colors (see Note) 2 pounds confectioners’ sugar Granulated sugar
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