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Coconut-Piloncillo Ice Cream with Coconut Tortilla Chips and Fruit Salsa

Ingredients:
3 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk* (preferably organic)
1 cup finely crushed piloncillo** cones
1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon dark rum
4 7-inch-diameter flour tortillas
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
9 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg white
2 large mangoes (about 1 pound each)
2 cups quartered hulled strawberries (from one 1-pound container)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Instructions:
Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean halves; add bean. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring until piloncillo dissolves. Remove from heat. Cover and steep 30 minutes.
Whisk egg yolks in large bowl. Gradually whisk in coconut milk mixture. Return to same saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until slightly thickened and thermometer registers 160°F, about 4 minutes. Cool custard 1 hour, then chill at least 2 hours or cover and chill up to 1 day.
Whisk rum into custard. Remove vanilla bean halves. Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to container. Cover and freeze at least 6 hours and up to 2 days (ice cream will not get very hard).
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Using small plate as guide, cut out 6-inch round from each tortilla. Cut each round into 6 triangles. Reassemble into rounds on prepared sheet.
Grind coconut and 1 teaspoon sugar in processor. Beat egg white in small bowl until foamy. Brush some egg white all over each reassembled tortilla. Sprinkle each evenly with 2 teaspoons sugar, then 2 tablespoons ground coconut mixture.
Bake tortillas until crisp and topping is golden, about 20 minutes. Cool. Break triangles apart. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Working with 1 mango at a time, stand mango on its side. Cut off rounded cheek from each side of pit. Using vegetable peeler, remove skin from cheeks and rest of mango. Cut all mango flesh into small dice. Place in medium bowl. Add berries, mint, and 2 tablespoons sugar; toss gently to blend salsa. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours.
Scoop ice cream into center of shallow bowls. Top or surround ice cream scoops with fruit salsa. Garnish with coconut chips and serve.
Available at many supermarkets and at Indian, Southeast Asian, and Latin markets.
** Mexican raw sugar shaped into hard cones (smaller chunks are sometimes labeled panocha); sold at Latin markets.
Chicken with Roasted Grapes and Shallots

Ingredients:
1 1/4 pounds assorted seedless grapes (such as green, red, and black), cut into small clusters
6 large shallots (about 10 ounces), peeled, halved through root end
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme plus 6 large sprigs
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 4-to 4 1/2-pound chicken
excess fat removed from cavity

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Gently toss grape clusters, shallots, chopped thyme, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in large bowl to coat. Rub chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle inside and out with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place thyme sprigs in cavity. Place chicken in large roasting pan; arrange grape mixture around chicken. Roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken thigh registers 165°F and grapes are shriveled, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Transfer chicken to platter; let rest 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, arrange grapes and shallots around chicken. Transfer pan juices to small pitcher; spoon fat from surface of juices and discard. Serve chicken with pan juices alongside.
Green Beans with Pepitas

Ingredients:
1 pound slender green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup (about 2 1/2 ounces) pepitas (shelled raw pumpkin seeds)*
Coarse kosher salt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 large garlic clove
minced

Instructions:
Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender and still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain beans and cool in colander. Cut beans into 1-inch pieces.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pepitas. Toss until starting to pop and brown, about 8 minutes; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Transfer to plate. Reserve skillet. DO AHEAD: Green beans and pepitas can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in reserved skillet over medium-high heat. Add rosemary and garlic; stir 15 seconds. Add beans and pepitas. Toss until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper.
Available at many supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Latin markets.
Maple Cheesecake with Maple-Cranberry Compote

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup (preferably grade A dark amber)
2 cups ground graham crackers (about 17 whole crackers ground in processor)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon (scant) ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup maple sugar or (packed) golden brown sugar
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup reduced maple syrup (see above)
2/3 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
Maple-Cranberry Compote
Heavy-duty stand mixer
9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides

Instructions:
Boil maple syrup in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 cup, stirring occasionally and watching closely to avoid boiling over (syrup will bubble up to top of pan), about 5 minutes. Remove reduced maple syrup from heat and let cool to slightly warm or room temperature.
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon in medium bowl. Add melted butter and stir until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Bake crust until set and top edge of crust darkens slightly, about 10 minutes. Cool crust completely on rack. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
Beat cream cheese in large bowl of heavy-duty mixer fitted with paddle attachment until very smooth. Add maple sugar, flour, and salt; beat until well blended and smooth. Add 1 cup reduced maple syrup, sour cream, and vanilla; beat until well blended. Add eggs, 2 at a time, and beat just until blended after each addition. Tap bowl several times on counter to release any air bubbles. Pour filling into cooled crust. Using tip of small knife, pop any air bubbles on surface.
Bake cake until slightly puffed around edges (center will still look moist and will move slightly when pan is gently shaken), about 1 hour 30 minutes. Transfer cake to rack and cool completely. Cover and chill overnight. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.
Cut cheesecake into wedges. Divide among plates. Serve with warm Maple- Cranberry Compote alongside.
Rustic Tomato Soup with Toasted Cumin and Mini Rajas

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups chopped onions (about 2 large)
6 large garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons achiote paste*
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 28-ounce cans peeled whole tomatoes with basil in juice, tomatoes diced, all juice reserved
4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 3-to 4-inch dried guajillo chile,** stemmed, seeded, coarsely torn
Cayenne pepper (optional)
Coarse kosher salt
Vegetable oil (for frying)
4 4-inch corn tortilla squares (cut from round tortillas), halved, cut into 2 x 1/4-inch strips
1 5-ounce package mini bell peppers
stemmed
seeded
cut into thin strip

Instructions:
Stir cumin seeds in small skillet over medium heat until starting to smoke and pop, about 4 minutes. Pour seeds onto plate; cool. Grind finely in spice mill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Chill in airtight container.
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onions. Cover and cook until tender but not brown, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Using garlic press, squeeze in garlic. Add achiote and allspice. Stir over low heat 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice, broth, and guajillo chile. Bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Working in 2-cup batches, blend soup in processor to coarse puree (some texture should remain). Return to same pot. Mix in 11/2 teaspoons toasted cumin; season with cayenne, if desired, and coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
Pour enough oil into heavy medium saucepan to reach depth of 3/4 inch. Heat oil over medium heat 4 minutes. Fry half of tortilla strips until just golden. Using slotted spoon, transfer strips to paper towels to drain (color will darken slightly). Repeat with remaining strips.
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons tortilla-frying oil from saucepan in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mini peppers. Toss until tender, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: All rajas can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
Reheat soup over medium heat. Ladle into bowls. Top with tortilla and pepper rajas and sprinkle with toasted cumin. Serve, passing additional cumin separately.
A paste made from achiote seeds; sold at Latin markets.
** A maroon-colored, fairly hot dried chile up to 6 inches long and about 11/2 inches wide; available at some supermarkets and at Latin markets.
Yams with Crispy Skins and Brown-Butter Vinaigrette

Ingredients:
8 slender medium garnet yams or other yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes; about 5 pounds total), rinsed, dried
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 small shallot, peeled
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus additional for seasoning
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce each yam in several places with fork. Place directly on oven rack and roast until just tender, 40 to 50 minutes, depending on size of yams.
Transfer roasted yams to work surface. Using scissors, cut off ends of each yam, then cut skin on 1 long side and peel off in 1 piece, being careful not to break warm yams. Let yams cool to room temperature. Tear or cut skins into long ribbons, about 1 inch wide.
Cut yams crosswise into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Arrange rounds, slightly overlapping, in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish or other ovenproof dish. Cover yams with aluminum foil to keep moist. DO AHEAD: Yams can be made up to 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm yams in 350°F oven 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Cook until butter browns (milk solids will turn deep golden brown), stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Carefully pour butter, including all brown milk solids, into small bowl.
Blend shallot, garlic, and 1 teaspoon coarse salt in processor until smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Add Dijon mustard, then red wine vinegar. With motor running, gradually drizzle in butter (including browned milk solids). Season vinaigrette to taste with pepper and additional salt, if desired. do ahead Vinaigrette can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Blend again 5 seconds before using.
Pour enough vegetable oil into large deep skillet to reach depth of 1 inch. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of skillet and heat oil to 350°F. Add yam skins in batches (oil will bubble up) and fry until skins are crisp and brown, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, carefully transfer yam skins to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle skins with coarse salt and pepper.
Spoon vinaigrette over potatoes. Scatter crisp skins over and serve.
Triple-Ginger Cookies

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup light (mild-flavored) molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh peeled ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup (about) sugar

Instructions:
Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk flour, crystallized ginger, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until creamy and light, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in both brown sugars. Beat on medium-high speed until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add egg, molasses, fresh ginger, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Beat to blend. Add flour mixture in 2 additions, beating on low speed just to blend between additions.
Place 1/3 cup sugar in small bowl. Measure 1 tablespoon dough. Roll into ball between palms of hands, then roll in sugar in bowl to coat; place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cookie dough, spacing cookies 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart.
Bake cookies until surfaces crack and cookies are firm around edges but still slightly soft in center, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on sheets on rack. DO AHEAD: Cookies can be made up to 4 days ahead. Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Spiced Brown Butter and Walnut Tuille Cups

Ingredients:
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch of Chinese five-spice powder*
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup minus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1/4 cup (about) finely chopped walnuts
4 3/4-cup custard cups
Small offset spatula
Wide metal spatula

Instructions:
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick silicone baking mats. Arrange four 3/4-cup custard cups upside down on work surface.
Stir butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until nutty brown and milk solids are dark brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Carefully pour browned butter into small bowl and cool slightly.
Combine egg whites, sugar, five-spice powder, and salt in medium bowl; whisk until mixture is foamy, about 1 minute. Add warm browned butter, leaving dark brown milk solids behind in bowl; whisk until blended. Whisk in vanilla. Add flour and whisk until blended and smooth.
Drop batter by scant tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 4 inches apart (about 4 per sheet). Using small offset spatula, spread each to 5-inch round (batter will be spread very thin). Sprinkle generous 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped walnuts over each.
Bake tuiles, 1 sheet at a time, until evenly golden all over, about 11 minutes. Working quickly and using wide metal spatula, carefully lift each tuile from sheet and immediately drape over custard cup and press to mold to cup, making cookie bowls. Cool until tuiles are set. Carefully remove tuiles from cups and place on rack to cool completely. Repeat procedure with batter and walnuts on cool baking sheets, making total of 12 cookie bowls (to allow for any breakage). For additional cookies, if desired, drop remaining batter onto baking sheets by teaspoonfuls, spacing 2 inches apart, and bake until evenly golden. Transfer to rack and cool. DO AHEAD: Cookie bowls and cookies can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
*A spice blend that usually contains ground fennel seeds, Szechuan peppercorns, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves; available in the spice section of most supermarkets.
Salmon with Hoisin, Orange and Bok Choy

Ingredients:
2 heads of baby bok choy, each cut lengthwise into 6 wedges, 2 5-to 6-ounce salmon fillets, 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, 1 green onion, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel, 3/4 teaspoon cracked coriander seeds, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Form bed of bok choy in center of each of two 12-inch square pieces of foil. Top bok choy with fish. Mix orange juice, green onion, hoisin, ginger, and orange peel in small bowl. Spoon mixture over fish, dividing equally. Sprinkle with salt and coriander. Top with cilantro. Fold up foil sides and pinch tightly to seal above fish and at both ends of packets, enclosing contents completely. Place packets on baking sheet. Bake until fish is just opaque in center, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer packets to plates and serve.
Super-Quick Mocha Yule Log

Ingredients:
1/2 cup powdered sugar plus additional for garnish, 1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder, 2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 9-ounce package chocolate wafer cookies, 8 purchased vanilla meringue cookies

Instructions:
Sift 1/2 cup powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder into small bowl. Using electric mixer, beat cream and vanilla in large bowl until soft peaks form. Add cocoa mixture and beat until stiff peaks form.
Spread 1 side of 1 chocolate wafer with 1 rounded teaspoonful mocha cream; top with another wafer. Continue layering wafers and mocha cream for stack of 5 cookies. Place stack on its side on long platter. Repeat making stacks with remaining wafers and some of mocha cream; form log on platter by attaching stacks with mocha cream. Using offset spatula or rubber spatula, spread remaining mocha cream over outside of log to coat. Cover; chill at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
Place platter with yule log on work surface. Using fork, gently pull tines of fork along length of frosting on log to create design resembling tree bark. Sift powdered sugar over log to resemble snow. Arrange meringue cookies or Meringue Mushrooms along sides of log. Cut log on diagonal into thick slices. Serve immediately.
New York Strip Roast with Madeira Pan Sauce

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 3-to 4-pound New York strip roast, fat trimmed to 1/4 inch
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium shallots, minced
2/3 cup high-quality Madeira
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
cut into 1/2-inch cubes and frozen

Instructions:
Mix coarse salt, pepper, and allspice in bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture over roast. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in large wide ovenproof skillet over mediumhigh heat until nearly smoking. Add roast, fat side down, to skillet; cook until well browned on bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn roast, fat side up, and transfer skillet to oven. Roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meat registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 50 minutes. Transfer to platter; let rest while preparing sauce.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add shallots to skillet and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add Madeira; boil 1 minute. Add broth and boil until liquid is reduced by about 1/3, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add any accumulated juices from meat to skillet; boil 1 minute longer. Turn off heat; add frozen butter and swirl skillet until butter is blended into sauce. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
Transfer sauce to small pitcher. Cut meat against grain into 1/3-to 1/2-inch slices and arrange on platter. Serve sauce alongside.
A Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. We like the blackberry and blueberry flavors and the subtle cocoa and spice of the 2005 Ladera ($39).
Crab Tostadas

Ingredients:
1 pound lump crabmeat, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, 1 jalapeño, stemmed and finely chopped, 3 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped, 1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, chopped, 2 limes, finely grated zest and juice, Salt and black pepper, 8 flat tostada shells, packaged or homemade, 1 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced, Cilantro sprigs, 2 limes, quartered

Instructions:
Put the crabmeat in a bowl. Pick through it with your fingers to remove any cartilage.
Add the oil, mayonnaise, onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime zest and juice to the crabmeat. Using a rubber spatula or spoon, gently fold (or toss) all ingredients until well blended. Season well with salt and pepper.
Top each tostada shell with a few slices of avocado, place a generous serving of the crabmeat mixture over it, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro. Serve each with a lime wedge.
Chickpea Spread

Ingredients:
1/2 Spanish or sweet onion, thickly sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
40 large, plump sun-dried tomatoes (about 2 cups)
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2 large shallots, thickly sliced
8 leaves basil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablepoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups Chickpea Confit
drained

Instructions:
Brush the onion slices with a little olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper. On a hot griddle pan or in a cast-iron skillet, grill until tender and slightly char-marked.
In a food processor, combine the grilled onion, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, shallots, basil, and cumin. Pulse into a chunky purée. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, then the lemon juice. The mixture should be quite smooth.
Transfer to a large bowl and add the Chickpea Confit. Fold together to blend. Return to the food processor in batches, and purée until the mixture is smooth and thick. Season to taste with pepper and salt (if the sun-dried tomatoes are very salty, you may not need much). The texture is a matter of taste; if it is very thick, add a little more olive oil to yield a creamier result. Well covered, the spread will last for at least a week in the refrigerator.
For two different textures, puree half the spread until very smooth and pale, and leave the other half chunky.
If you refrigerate the spread overnight, you can return it to a nice creamy texture by rewhipping in the food processor (pulse on and off for 1 minute).
The Wedge: Cut a small triangle of pita and smear with Chickpea Spread. Top with a pinch of crumbled feta and some sliced scallions, picked sprigs of parsley or dill, and a few slivers of olive.
Tzatsiki

Ingredients:
1 English cucumber, peeled, 10 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped, 1 cup distilled white vinegar, 4 shallots, thickly sliced, 1 cup small, picked sprigs dill, 2 1/2 cups strained or Greek yogurt or labne spread, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, Kosher salt and cracked black pepper

Instructions:
Quarter the cucumber lengthwise and trim off the triangular wedge of seeds. Cut the cucumber into a very small, even dice. Transfer it to a mixing bowl.
In a food processor, combine the garlic, vinegar, shallots, and dill. Pulse until finely chopped but not puréed. Add the mixture to the cucumbers; add the yogurt. Fold together with a rubber spatula, adding olive oil and lemon juice. Season liberally with kosher salt and pepper, starting off with 1 tablespoon salt. Taste for seasoning. You can store Tzatsiki in a covered, clean jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
The Wedge: Smear some Tzatsiki onto a pita triangle. Top with a tiny pinch of dry Greek oregano, a few pieces of diced tomato or a halved grape or cherry tomato, and a few salami matchsticks.
Maple-Glazed Tuna with Pear-Potato Salad

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup (see Tip)
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup olive oil
Four 6-ounce tuna fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cilantro sprigs
Pear-Potato Salad
Avoid imitation maple-flavored syrups
which are typically made without any real maple syrup.

Instructions:
1. Whisk together the mustard, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set aside.
2. Season the tuna on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the tuna and cook for 30 seconds on each side.
3. Remove from the pan and brush both sides of the tuna with the maple-mustard glaze. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the cilantro. Serve with the pear-potato salad.