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Best ever chocolate brownies recipe

unsalted butter

best dark chocolate

plain flour

cocoa powder

white chocolate

milk chocolate

eggs

golden caster sugar

Cut 185g unsalted butter into small cubes and tip into a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/top-five-mixing-bowls">medium bowl</a>. Break 185g dark chocolate into small pieces and drop into the bowl.

Fill a small <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/five-best-saucepans">saucepan</a> about a quarter full with <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-kettles">hot water</a>, then sit the bowl on top so it rests on the rim of the pan, not touching the water. Put over a low heat until the butter and chocolate have melted, stirring occasionally to mix them.

Remove the bowl from the pan. Alternatively, cover the bowl loosely with cling film and put in the microwave for 2 minutes on High. Leave the melted mixture to cool to room temperature.

While you wait for the chocolate to cool, position a shelf in the middle of your oven and turn the oven on to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.

Using a shallow 20cm square <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/baking-equipment">tin</a>, cut out a square of non-stick <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/baking-equipment">baking parchment</a> to line the base. Tip 85g plain flour and 40g cocoa powder into a sieve held over a medium bowl. Tap and shake the sieve so they run through together and you get rid of any lumps.

Chop 50g white chocolate and 50g milk chocolate into chunks on a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-chopping-boards">board</a>.

Break 3 large eggs into a large bowl and tip in 275g golden caster sugar. With an <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-stand-mixers">electric mixer</a> on maximum speed, whisk the eggs and sugar. They will look thick and creamy, like a milk shake. This can take 3-8 minutes, depending on how powerful your mixer is. You’ll know it’s ready when the mixture becomes really pale and about double its original volume. Another check is to turn off the mixer, lift out the beaters and wiggle them from side to side. If the mixture that runs off the beaters leaves a trail on the surface of the mixture in the bowl for a second or two, you’re there.

Pour the cooled chocolate mixture over the eggy mousse, then gently fold together with a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/test-best-spatulas">rubber spatula</a>. Plunge the spatula in at one side, take it underneath and bring it up the opposite side and in again at the middle. Continue going under and over in a figure of eight, moving the bowl round after each folding so you can get at it from all sides, until the two mixtures are one and the colour is a mottled dark brown. The idea is to marry them without knocking out the air, so be as gentle and slow as you like.

Hold the <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/test-best-flour-shakers">sieve</a> over the bowl of eggy chocolate mixture and resift the cocoa and flour mixture, shaking the sieve from side to side, to cover the top evenly.

Gently fold in this powder using the same figure of eight action as before. The mixture will look dry and dusty at first, and a bit unpromising, but if you keep going very gently and patiently, it will end up looking gungy and fudgy. Stop just before you feel you should, as you don’t want to overdo this mixing.

Finally, stir in the white and milk chocolate chunks until they’re dotted throughout.

Pour the mixture into the prepared tin, scraping every bit out of the bowl with the spatula. Gently ease the mixture into the corners of the tin and paddle the spatula from side to side across the top to level it.

Put in the oven and set your timer for 25 mins. When the buzzer goes, open the oven, pull the shelf out a bit and gently shake the tin. If the brownie wobbles in the middle, it’s not quite done, so slide it back in and bake for another 5 minutes until the top has a shiny, papery crust and the sides are just beginning to come away from the tin. Take out of the oven.

Leave the whole thing in the tin until completely cold, then, if you’re using the brownie tin, lift up the protruding rim slightly and slide the uncut brownie out on its base. If you’re using a normal tin, lift out the brownie with the foil. Cut into quarters, then cut each quarter into four squares and finally into triangles.

They’ll keep in an airtight container for a good two weeks and in the freezer for up to a month.

Here's what you need: lamb shanks, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, medium carrots, medium white onion, celery, garlic, tomato paste, red wine, chicken stock, orange, lemon, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, bay leaves, brussels sprouts, red pearl onion, olive oil, yukon gold potato, white pepper, unsalted butter, sour cream, heavy cream, fresh parsley, lemon, flaky sea salt, garlic, fresh chives, horseradish, orange

Elegant Braised Lamb Shank Dinner Recipe by Tasty

lb lamb shanks, 1 pound (455 g) each

kosher salt,

black pepper,

canola oil

carrots, minced, plus 1 pound (455 grams) oblique-cut

white onion, minced

celery,

tomato paste

red wine

chicken stock

orange, juiced

lemon, juiced

rosemary

thyme

bay leaves

lb brussels sprouts, halved

lb red pearl onion, peeled

olive oil,

white pepper,

unsalted butter,

sour cream

heavy cream

parsley,

lemon, zested

flaky sea salt

garlic,

fresh chives, chopped

horseradish

orange, zested

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Season the lamb shanks all over with salt and pepper.

Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Sear 2 lamb shanks at a time until a dark brown crust forms on one side, 3-5 minutes. Sear the other sides of the meat until evenly browned. Remove the shanks from the pan and set aside. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan.

Add the minced carrots, onion, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until the vegetables are deeply caramelized, 15-20 minutes.

Add the tomato paste and cook until it browns and is aromatic, 5 minutes.

Add the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release the flavorful browned bits stuck to the bottom. Cook until the wine reduces by half and thickens slightly, 3 minutes.

Add the chicken stock, orange juice, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir and bring to a boil.

Return the lamb shanks to the Dutch oven, cover, and place in the oven for 2 hours, turning the shanks halfway through, until the lamb is tender and the braising liquid has thickened.

About halfway through the lamb cooking time, add the oblique-cut carrots, Brussels sprouts, red pearl onions, and whole garlic cloves to a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast in the oven for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender.

Right after the potatoes finish boiling, drain and transfer to a large bowl. Season with plenty of salt and a bit of white pepper, and mash the potatoes until as smooth as possible.

Fold in the butter, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth and light.

Make the citrus gremolata: In a small bowl, combine the parsley, lemon zest, flaky salt, garlic, chives, horseradish, and orange zest.

To serve, scoop mashed potatoes onto a plate. Add roasted vegetables and a lamb shank. Top with the braising liquid and citrus gremolata.

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Here's what you need: graham cracker crumbs, butter, cream cheese, sugar, milk, sour cream, flour, bourbon whiskey, eggs, dark brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, maple syrup, cream, butter, roasted pecan, whole roasted pecan

Kentucky Derby Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe by Tasty

graham cracker crumbs

butter, melted

oz cream cheese,

sugar

milk

flour

bourbon whiskey, divided

dark brown sugar

cornstarch

salt

maple syrup, corn syrup

cream, warm to the touch

butter, cold

pecan,

In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir to combine.

Pour the mixture into a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan and press it evenly into the bottom and halfway up the sides. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill.

In a large bowl add the cream cheese, sugar, and milk. With a hand mixer, beat until fluffy and fully incorporated.

Add in the sour cream, flour, 2 teaspoons of the bourbon, and the two eggs and gently continue to mix until the cream cheese filling is smooth.

Pour the mixture into the springform pan with the graham cracker crust and bake for 1 hour, or until the cheesecake no longer jiggles.

While the cheesecake is cooking, prepare the stove-top pecan pie filling.

In a bowl combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt, stir together and pour into a medium saucepan on low heat.

Pour in the egg yolks, maple syrup, and warm cream and whisk until smooth.

Cook on low heat until the mixture thickens like a pudding, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Stir in the cold butter and the final teaspoon of bourbon and whisk until fully emulsified. The pudding-like mixture should be around room temperature.

Fold in the roasted, chopped pecans and then pour the mixture over the cooked cheesecake and spread it out as an even layer.

If you like, sprinkle with extra chopped pecans or garnish with whole pecans.

Let the cheesecake chill in the refrigerator until completely set.

Slice and serve cold or at room temperature.

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Here's what you need: whole chicken, kosher salt, fresh ginger, fresh scallion, cold water, sesame oil, sesame oil, chicken fat, garlic, fresh ginger, kosher salt, long grain rice, reserved chicken poaching broth, sambal,  sriracha, sugar, garlic, fresh ginger, lime juice, reserved chicken poaching broth, fresh ginger, garlic, kosher salt, peanut oil, rice vinegar, reserved fried garlic and ginger, oyster sauce, dark sweet soy sauce, light soy sauce, reserved chicken poaching broth, cucumbers, fresh cilantro

Hainanese Chicken Rice Recipe by Tasty

lb whole chicken, giblets removed

kosher salt, divided

scallion

gal cold water, plus more as needed

sesame oil

chicken fat, chopped

fresh ginger, minced

long grain rice,

chicken poaching broth

sambal

sriracha

garlic, minced

lime juice

ginger,

garlic, finely minced

peanut oil

rice vinegar

fried garlic and ginger

oyster sauce

soy sauce

cucumbers, thinly sliced,

cilantro,

To clean the chicken, rub all over with a handful of kosher salt, getting rid of any loose skin. Rinse the chicken well inside and out. Pat dry with paper towels.

Remove any excess fat from the chicken and set aside for later.

Season the chicken generously with salt. Stuff the chicken cavity with the ginger slices and scallions.

Place the chicken in a large stock pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch (2 cm), and season with salt to taste.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove the pot from the heat.

Remove the chicken from the pot, reserving the poaching liquid for later, and transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and to keep the chicken skin springy. Discard the ginger and green onion.

After it’s cooled, pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub all over with sesame oil. This will help prevent the chicken from drying out.

In a large wok or skillet, heat ¼ cup (60 ml) of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of reserved chopped chicken fat, the garlic, ginger, and salt, and fry until aromatic, about 10 minutes.

Reserve ¼ of the fried garlic mixture, then add the rice to the remaining fried garlic and stir to coat. Cook for 3 minutes.

Transfer the rice to a rice cooker and add 2 cups (480 ml) of reserved poaching broth. Steam the rice for 60 minutes, or until tender.

While the rice is cooking, carve the chicken for serving.

Make the chili sauce: combine the sambal, Sriracha, sugar, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and chicken broth in a small bowl and stir to incorporate.

Make the ginger garlic sauce: in a small bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, salt, peanut oil, and rice vinegar, and stir to incorporate.

Make the soy sauce: in a small bowl, combine the reserved fried garlic and ginger with the oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and chicken broth, and stir to incorporate.

Serve the sliced chicken with the rice, dipping sauces, sliced cucumbers, and fresh cilantro. 

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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salt, pepper, garlic, dried parsley, butter, large onions, fresh thyme, beef stock, gruyère cheese, bread

Cheesy French Onion Chicken Recipe by Tasty

boneless, skinless chicken thighs

salt,

pepper,

parsley

butter

onions,

beef stock

gruyère cheese, shredded

bread, sliced and toasted, to serve

In a bowl, add the chicken thighs, salt, pepper, garlic, dried parsley, and olive oil, and toss until evenly coated.

Add the chicken to a skillet on medium-high heat. Sear until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side of the chicken, 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Add the butter, sliced onions, salt, and pepper to the same pan, stirring occasionally until softened. Reduce heat to low and cook until they are deeply caramelized, about 1 hour.

Add thyme and beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Add the chicken on top of the onions, and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.

Broil for 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

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Here's what you need: thick rib eye steak, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, freshly ground black pepper, granulated sugar, white vinegar, water, red onion, watercress, roma tomatoes, vegetable oil, fresh cilantro, white rice

Vietnamese Shaking Beef Recipe by Tasty

lb thick rib eye

brown sugar

soy sauce, divided

fish sauce

white vinegar

water

red onion,

watercress

roma tomatoes, sliced

vegetable oil

white rice, cooked,

In a large bowl, combine the beef, garlic, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and black pepper. Toss to combine. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

In small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, white vinegar, and water. Add the red onion slices and coat the red onions in the dressing thoroughly. Set aside to soak.

On a platter, arrange the watercress and tomato slices.

Preheat a large wok or skillet over high heat, then add the vegetable oil. When the oil is shimmering, swirl the oil around in the pan. Add half of the beef cubes and sear on all sides, shaking the pan, until the meat is slightly charred and medium rare, 3-5 minutes. Set the meat aside and repeat with remaining beef.

Arrange the beef on the bed of watercress and tomatoes. Top with the dressed red onions and fresh cilantro.

Serve with domed white rice. For a full meal, serve alongside Vietnamese crepes, spring rolls, and banh mi sandwiches.

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Here's what you need: whole milk, warm water, unsalted butter, sugar, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, large eggs, neutral oil, sea salt

The Ultimate Dinner Rolls Recipe By Tasty

unsalted butter, melted

¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 packet

all-purpose flour,

kosher salt

eggs, room temperature

neutral oil, for greasing

sea salt,

The Ultimate Dinner Rolls Recipe by Tasty

In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the warm milk, warm water, melted butter, and sugar.

Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the wet ingredients, stir to combine, and let stand for 5 minutes, until foamy

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt, and stir to combine. Beat 1 egg, then add to the bloomed yeast mixture. Pour the wet ingredients into the flour and use a knife to stir until the mixture just comes together and forms a dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth. Add more flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking. To test if it’s done, tear off a small piece of dough and stretch into a thin layer. If the dough doesn’t rip, it’s ready. Or, press a finger into the dough to see if it bounces back.

Lightly grease a large glass bowl with oil. Add the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough, then turn out onto a floured surface. Knead for a few more minutes, just until the dough is smooth, about 2 minutes.

Divide the dough into 16 equal balls, roughly the size of tangerines.

Knead the balls, gathering the edges of the dough toward the center to make a taut, round ball with a smooth top.

Place the rolls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.

Beat the remaining egg in a small bowl. Uncover the rolls and brush with the egg wash. Lightly sprinkle the rolls with sea salt.

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