iamchum/robs.kitchen_recipe_dataset huggingface dataset:
Pistachio Brittle Cheesecake

Ingredients:
1 (5 1/2-ounce) package shortbread cookies
1/2 cup natural unsalted pistachios
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 1/4 cups sour cream
1/2 cup pear nectar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
"5 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Bakers)
finely chopped"
Pistachio Brittle

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend shortbread, nuts and sugar in processor until nuts are finely ground. Add butter; process until moist clumps form. Press onto bottom of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Wrap outside of pan with foil. Bake crust until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool crust.
Beat cream cheese, sugar and cardamom in large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Add 1 cup sour cream, pear nectar, flour and vanilla and beat until blended. Pour filling over crust.
Bake cheesecake until puffed at edges and softly set in center, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Transfer cheesecake to rack; let cool 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir white chocolate in top of double boiler set over barely simmering water until smooth (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Cool chocolate to lukewarm; whisk in remaining 1 1/4 cups sour cream.
Spread topping over warm filling. Refrigerate cake uncovered overnight. Cut around pan sides; release pan sides. Place cake on platter. Stand brittle pieces on edge in topping on cheesecake.
Chicken Breasts with Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic Crust

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread, 1/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, 3 1/2 tablespoons oil reserved, 2 large garlic cloves, 4 12-ounce chicken breast halves with skin and bone

Instructions:
Combine breadcrumbs, sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons oil reserved from tomatoes and garlic in processor. Using on/off turns, process until tomatoes are coarsely chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin side down, and cook until skin is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.
Transfer chicken, skin side up, to heavy rimmed baking sheet. Spoon breadcrumb mixture atop chicken, dividing equally and pressing to adhere. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Place chicken on plates and serve.
Hoppin' John

Ingredients:
1 cup small dried beans such as cowpeas or black-eyes
5 to 6 cups water
1 dried hot pepper (optional)
1 smoked ham hock
1 medium onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup long-grain white rice

Instructions:
Wash and sort the peas. Place them in a saucepan, add the water, and discard any peas that float. Gently boil the peas with the pepper, ham hock, and onion, uncovered, until tender but not mushy — about 1 1/2 hours — or until 2 cups of liquid remain. Add the rice to the pot, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, never lifting the lid.
Remove from the heat and allow to steam, still covered, for another 10 minutes. Remove the cover, fluff with a fork, and serve immediately.
Apple Crostata with Crystallized Ginger

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon (scant) salt
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons (or more) ice water
1 1/2 pounds medium-size Golden Delicious apples, peeled, halved, cored, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices (about 5 1/2 cups)
5 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons (packed) minced crystallized ginger
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons (about) whole milk
1/3 cup apricot preserves, warmed
Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream

Instructions:
Combine flour, sugar, and salt in processor; blend 5 seconds. Add butter; using on/off turns, cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 3 tablespoons ice water. Using on/off turns, blend until moist clumps form, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°F. Combine apples, 3 tablespoons sugar, crystallized ginger, and lemon juice in large bowl; toss gently to blend.
Roll out dough on large sheet of parchment paper to 14-inch round. Transfer parchment with dough to large baking sheet. Arrange 3/4 of apple mixture in center of dough, mounding just slightly, forming 8-inch-diameter circle and leaving 3-inch plain border. Overlap remaining apple slices in concentric circles atop apple layer. Fold plain edge of crust over apples, leaving apples exposed in center. Gently fold and pinch dough edge to seal any cracks. Sprinkle apples with 1 tablespoon sugar, then dot apples with butter. Brush crust with milk and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
Bake crostata until crust is golden brown and apples are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Brush apples with warm apricot preserves. Cool on baking sheet 15 minutes. Slide long knife under crostata to loosen. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand on sheet at room temperature. Rewarm in 425°F oven 5 minutes before serving.) Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, as desired.
Salmon Burgers with Spinach and Ginger

Ingredients:
1 lb salmon fillet, skinned
4 oz baby spinach, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
3 scallions, minced
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Vegetable oil for brushing skillet
2 tablespoons pickled ginger

Instructions:
Cut salmon into 1/4-inch dice, then stir together with spinach, scallions, ginger, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
Beat together egg white and soy sauce in a small bowl and stir into salmon mixture, then form into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot and lightly brush with oil. Cook patties, carefully turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes total.
Serve each burger topped with 1 1/2 teaspoons pickled ginger.
Ice Cream with Chocolate Caramel Sauce

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), coarsely chopped
1/8 teaspoon vanilla
2 or 3 scoops vanilla or coffee ice cream

Instructions:
Cook sugar in a very small dry heavy saucepan or skillet over moderately high heat, undisturbed, until sugar begins to melt, about 2 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar is melted into a deep golden caramel, 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove caramel from heat and carefully pour in cream (mixture will steam and bubble vigorously). Once bubbles begin to subside, add chocolate and stir until sauce is smooth. Stir in vanilla and pour sauce over ice cream.
Smoked Ham with Sweet Country Mustard Sauce

Ingredients:
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup coarse-grained Dijon mustard
1 large spiral-cut smoked ham (about 8 pounds)

Instructions:
Whisk sugar and vinegar in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Whisk in mustards. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate sauce 1 day. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Serve ham with sauce.
Rib-Eye Steaks with Bell Peppers and Gorgonzola Butter

Ingredients:
1/4 cup (packed) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 large garlic cloves, minced
4 1 1/4-inch-thick rib-eye steaks
2 large green bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips
2 large yellow bell peppers
cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips

Instructions:
Beat cheese, butter and 1 tablespoon marjoram in small bowl to blend. Season Gorgonzola butter with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
Combine oil, garlic and 2 tablespoons marjoram in large glass baking dish. Add steaks and all peppers; sprinkle with black pepper. Turn to coat. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature or chill up to 6 hours, turning occasionally.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place steaks and peppers on grill; sprinkle with salt. Grill steaks about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, and peppers until tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Transfer steaks to platter; surround with peppers. Top each steak with 1/4 of Gorgonzola butter. Let stand just until butter softens, about 5 minutes.
Savory Cheese Turnovers with Mint

Ingredients:
1 cup grated whole-milk mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup freshly grated pecorino Sardo or pecorino Romano cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (about) room-temperature water

Instructions:
Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Whisk flour and salt in large bowl to blend. Add shortening and rub in with fingertips until coarse meal forms. Add olive oil and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, mixing with fork until dough begins to clump together and adding more water by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry. Turn dough out onto work surface and knead briefly until smooth, about 1 minute. Divide in half; roll each half into 1 1/2-inch-diameter log. Wrap logs in plastic and chill 1 hour.
Lightly oil baking sheet. Cut each log crosswise into 14 rounds. Roll out each round on floured surface to 3 1/2-inch round. Place 1 heaping tablespoon cheese mixture in center of each of 14 rounds. Brush dough edges lightly with water. Cover each with another dough round. Press edges firmly together, twisting edges of dough a little at a time so that sealed edges resemble thin rope. Place turnovers on prepared sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.)
Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake turnovers until pale golden, about 25 minutes. Place on platter; serve immediately.
Chipotle Turkey Cutlets with Charred Corn Salsa

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed, 1 1/4 pounds fresh turkey breast fillets, 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder, 4 tablespoons corn oil, 1 medium green bell pepper, diced, 1 small red onion, diced, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, Lime wedges

Instructions:
Char corn in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
Sprinkle turkey on both sides with chile powder; sprinkle with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of turkey and sauté until cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining turkey.
Add 2 tablespoons oil to drippings in skillet. Add bell pepper and onion; sauté 3 minutes. Increase heat to high and add charred corn. Sauté until peppers begin to brown, about 3 minutes longer. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Season salsa with salt and pepper; transfer to medium bowl. Return turkey to skillet and reheat, about 1 minute. Spoon salsa over turkey and serve with lime wedges.
Roasted Bell Pepper Salad with Pine Nuts

Ingredients:
6 large red bell peppers, halved, seeded
6 large yellow bell peppers, halved, seeded
6 large orange bell peppers, halved, seeded
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons (or more) balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup pine nuts
toasted

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place all bell peppers in large bowl. Pour 6 tablespoons oil over peppers; toss to coat. Place peppers, cut side down, on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt. Roast until peppers are soft and slightly blackened, about 1 hour, reversing sheets after 30 minutes. Cool slightly; peel, if desired. Cut peppers into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Transfer to large bowl; add accumulated juices from baking sheets. Add 3 tablespoons vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; toss gently. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Drain peppers; discard juices. Transfer peppers to platter. Season with salt, pepper and more vinegar, if desired. Toss gently; sprinkle with pine nuts.
Cast-Iron Roasted Clams

Ingredients:
3 pounds medium (3- to 4-inch) red potatoes
16 garlic cloves, peeled
3 small red onions (3/4 pound total), quartered lengthwise, leaving root end intact
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 3/4 pound plum tomatoes (10 to 12), halved lengthwise
40 small hard-shelled clams (4 lb) such as littlenecks (less than 2 inches wide), scrubbed well
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
a 14-inch cast-iron skillet with lid
or a 17- by 12-inch heavy roasting pan (preferably dark metal) and heavy-duty foil

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 500°F.
Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices and toss with garlic, onions, oil, salt, and pepper in skillet (or roasting pan). Roast in middle of oven until potatoes begin to brown, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, tossing to combine, and roast until skins wrinkle and split, about 10 minutes. Add clams and red pepper flakes and roast, covered with lid (or tightly covered with foil), until clams are fully open, 6 to 10 minutes. (Discard any clams that have not opened after 10 minutes.) Sprinkle with parsley and serve in skillet.
Honey and Soy Glazed Salmon

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon water, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, two 6-ounce pieces salmon fillet

Instructions:
In a small bowl whisk together honey, soy sauce, lime juice, mustard, and water. In a small non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook salmon 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden and just cooked through. Transfer salmon to 2 plates. Add honey glaze to skillet and simmer, stirring, 1 minute. Pour glaze over salmon.
Spicy Lamb and Chorizo Chili

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 ounces dried ancho chilies (about 5 large),* stemmed, seeded, torn into pieces
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 1-pound rolls beef or pork chorizo, casings removed
2 cups coarsely chopped red onions
12 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 1/4 pounds o-bone (round-bone) lamb shoulder chops, boned, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 15-ounce cans golden hominy or pinto beans
rinsed
drained

Instructions:
Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium heat until chilies soften, about 12 minutes. Puree chili mixture in batches in blender.
Stir chorizo in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until drippings come to simmer, breaking up meat with spoon. Transfer to fine strainer set over bowl. Let chorizo drain 10 minutes.
Return 1/4 cup chorizo drippings to same pot and heat over medium-high heat (discard remaining drippings). Add onions, garlic, oregano and cumin. Sauté until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper; add to pot. Sauté until lamb is no longer pink outside, about 10 minutes. Add chili puree and drained chorizo. Bring chili to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add hominy. Simmer uncovered until lamb is tender and liquid thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before serving.)
*Sold at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
Asparagus Salad with Sweet Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients:
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut on diagonal into 2-inch pieces, 1 small red bell pepper, diced, 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions:
Boil vinegar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour vinegar into large bowl. Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Add asparagus and bell pepper to dressing; toss to blend well. Sprinkle with pecans and serve.
Sweet-and-Sour Baby Carrots

Ingredients:
2 pounds baby carrots, peeled and green tops trimmed to 1 1/2 inches, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Toss carrots with oil and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan. Roast in middle of oven, stirring once, until barely tender, about 20 minutes. Leave oven on.
Stir together vinegar and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over carrots, shaking pan to coat, then roast until carrots are tender and vinegar is evaporated, 5 to 8 minutes more.
Pickled Hot Chiles

Ingredients:
4 cups distilled white vinegar
1 1/3 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher or canning salt
1 1/2 pounds small hot chiles (6 cups), stems trimmed to 1/4 inch
7 or 8 garlic cloves
3 1/2 to 4 teaspoons pickling spices
8 (1/2-pint) canning jars with lids and screw bands; a boiling-water canner or an 8- to 10-quart deep pot

Instructions:
Wash jars, lids, and screw bands in hot soapy water, then rinse well. Dry screw bands. Put jars and lids on a rack in canner or pot and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Heat water until an instant-read thermometer registers 180°F (do not let boil). Keep jars submerged in hot water, covered, until ready to use.
Bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a boil in a 3-quart nonreactive saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
Drain jars upside down on a clean kitchen towel 1 minute, then invert. Tightly pack jars with chiles and add 1 garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon pickling spices to each jar. Fill jars with pickling liquid, leaving 1/4inch of space at top, then run a thin knife between chiles and jar to eliminate air bubbles.
Wipe off rims of filled jars with a damp clean kitchen towel, then firmly screw on lids with screw bands.
Put sealed jars on rack in canner or pot and add enough hot water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, covered. Boil pickles, covered, 10 minutes, then transfer jars with tongs to a kitchen towel to cool. Jars will seal as they cool. (If you hear a ping, that signals that vacuum formed at top of jar has made lid concave.)
After jars have cooled 12 to 24 hours, press center of each lid to make sure that it's concave, then remove screw band and try to lift off lid with your fingertips. If you can't, lid has a good seal.
Ma-Po Tofu

Ingredients:
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons hot bean paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Additive-free kosher salt to taste
1 lb regular or soft (not silken) tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons corn, peanut, or canola oil
1/2 lb ground pork shoulder (preferably 75% lean)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons Japanese sesame oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon toasted Sichuan-peppercorn powder
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion
Accompaniment: steamed rice

Instructions:
Stir together broth, bean paste, soy sauce, and kosher salt. Set aside.
Slide tofu into a saucepan of simmering water and keep at a bare simmer while stir-frying rest of dish.
Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until hot and add 1 1/2 tablespoons corn oil, swirling to coat. Add pork and stir-fry, breaking up lumps and adding remaining 1/2 tablespoon corn oil if meat sticks, until no longer pink. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry over moderate heat until very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir reserved sauce, then add to pork and bring to a simmer. Drain tofu in a large sieve and slide into sauce, stirring gently.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to stir-fry. Bring to a boil, stirring gently, and cook until thickened and glossy, about 15 seconds.
Turn off heat and sprinkle with sesame oil, Sichuan-peppercorn powder to taste, and 2 tablespoons scallion. Stir once or twice, then serve sprinkled with remaining tablespoon scallion.
Salt Cod Fish Cakes

Ingredients:
1 lb skinless boneless salt cod (preferably center-cut)
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb russet (baking) potatoes
1 parsnip (1/4 lb)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions:
Soak cod in a large bowl with cold water to cover by 2 inches, chilled, changing water 3 times a day, 1 to 3 days (see cooks' note, below).
Drain cod and transfer to a 3- to 4-quart pot with fresh water to cover by 2 inches. Bring just to a simmer and remove from heat. (Cod should just flake; do not boil, or it will become tough.) Drain in a colander.
Cook onion in 1/2 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
Peel potatoes and parsnip. Halve parsnip lengthwise and remove core if tough. Cut potatoes and parsnip into 1-inch pieces and steam together in a steamer over boiling water in a large pot, covered, until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. 3Add to cooked onions and coarsely mash, then cool slightly. Flake cod and stir into potato mixture along with salt to taste and pepper. Stir in egg until just combined.
Put bread crumbs in a shallow baking dish.
Form rounded 1/4-cup scoops of cod mixture into 12 (3-inch-diameter) cakes and transfer to a sheet of wax paper. Gently dredge fish cakes in bread crumbs to coat and transfer to a wax-paper-lined tray. Chill, covered with plastic wrap, at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 200°F.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides. Cook 4 fish cakes, turning over once, until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes total.
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in middle of oven. Wipe skillet clean and cook remaining fish cakes in 2 batches, adding 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil per additional batch.