Ingredients: 2 cups warm water 1 tsp salt 2 cups areparina* (a.k.a. masarepa – not cornmeal or masa harina // we mixed white and yellow from PAN and GOYA brands) 1 Tbsp cooking oil Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set out a baking sheet and line with parchment paper. And to a large mixing bowl, add water and salt. Stir to combine […]
Shortcut version! Ingredients: Cake- 1 package butter recipe golden cake or yellow cake mix (regular size) 3 large eggs, room temperature 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream Whipped cream- 1 cup […]
Ingredients Spice paste: 5 medium shallots, chopped (about 1¼ cups) 4 medium garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp) 4-6 fresh red chilies (or rehydrated dried) 1 2-in. piece fresh or frozen-and-thawed galangal, peeled and chopped (about 2 Tbsp) 1 2-in. piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (about 2 Tbsp) 1 ½-in. piece […]
Makes 8 servings. Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1½ lbs. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/3 cup slivered almonds 8 oz. cauliflower florets (1-inch pieces) 8 medium garlic cloves, chopped 4 Tbsp. (½ stick) salted butter, melted 4 tsp. ground cumin 1 Tbsp. […]
Ingredients: Crust 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed 1/4 cup sugar 5 tbsp butter, melted Filling 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 1/2 fresh lime juice 1 tbsp lime zest, minced 1 egg 2 eggs, yolks and whites separated 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 2 cups whipped cream 1 lime, thinly sliced (optional) Preparation […]
Ingredients 10 oz peeled shrimp 4 oz orzo pasta 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1 1/2 tsps chili paste (Calabrian if you have it) 2 Tbsps creme fraiche 1 Tbsp capers 1 lemon 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Preparation Fill medium pot w/ salted water and bring to […]
Ingredients Cake: 1 package Duncan Hines yellow cake mix 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz) 4 eggs (room temperature) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup rum 1/2 cup chopped pecans Glaze: 1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 oz. rum Preparation Preheat oven to 325˚. Prepare […]
Ingredients 2 Tbsp. oyster sauce 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. light brown sugar 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided into 2 and 1 1/3 cup raw cashews 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts Kosher salt 1 tsp. cornstarch 12 oz. green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise 1/2 red onion, sliced 1/2″ thick […]
Ingredients 1 lb broccoli, cut into small florets 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp Za’atar seasoning 2 eggs ⅔ cup fregola sarda pasta 2 Tbsps tahini 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon, juiced 1 oz. pecorino romano cheese 3 Tbsps roasted almonds, roughly chopped 1 bunch mint Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Spread onions […]
Ingredients 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, halved 12 oz. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (~3 cups) 2 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced 3 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 Tbsp. curry powder 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ tsp. black pepper 1 ½ cups uncooked pearled farro, rinsed ½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt 1 Tbsp. […]
From the kitchen of
Susan and Ben