iamchum/robs.kitchen_recipe_dataset huggingface dataset:
BLT Burgers

Ingredients:
1/2 pound bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 pound lean ground beef chuck
4 hamburger buns, split and grilled
Accompaniments: mayonnaise; mustard; iceberg lettuce; sliced tomatoes; dill pickles

Instructions:
Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, then transfer with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain. Cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
Holding one fourth of beef in your palm, make a depression in beef and add one fourth of bacon to depression. Pull beef over bacon to enclose completely, then flatten into a 3/4-inch-thick patty (4 inches in diameter). Make 3 more patties in same manner with remaining beef and bacon.
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).
Season patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Oil grill rack, then grill patties, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, 5 to 8 minutes total for medium-rare. (Burgers will continue to cook slightly after being removed from grill.)
Assemble burgers with buns and accompaniments.
Cherry Double-Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 3 1/2 oz fine-quality milk chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, 1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped, 1 cup dried sour cherries

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
Beat together butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, then add eggs 1 at a time, beating until combined well. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Add chocolate chunks, pecans, and cherries and mix until just incorporated.
Drop 2 level tablespoons of dough per cookie about 2 inches apart onto 2 ungreased large baking sheets. With dampened fingers, flatten cookies slightly.
Bake, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until puffed and set, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.
Lobster, Scallops, and Mussels with Tomato Garlic Vinaigrette

Ingredients:
4 (1 1/2-pound) live lobsters
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, tough ligament removed from side of each if attached and scallops halved horizontally if large
2 pound cultivated mussels, scrubbed well and beards removed
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 pound grape tomatoes
halved

Instructions:
Bring an 8- to 10-quart pot of water to a boil, then plunge 2 lobsters headfirst into water and boil, covered, 6 minutes from time they enter water. Transfer with tongs to a shallow baking pan to cool, then boil remaining 2 lobsters.
When lobsters are cool enough to handle, twist off tails, claws, and knuckles and remove meat, discarding bodies and shells. Cut tail meat crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. Put lobster meat in a large bowl.
Bring wine, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a wide heavy medium pot. Add scallops and poach at a bare simmer, uncovered, until scallops are just cooked through (opaque), 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to bowl with lobster.
Return liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add mussels and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until mussels just open wide, checking frequently after 4 minutes and transferring to bowl with seafood. (Discard any mussels that remain unopened after 6 minutes.)
Strain cooking liquid through a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel. Rinse pot, then return liquid to pot and boil until reduced to 1 cup, about 8 minutes.
Heat oil, garlic, vinegar, 1/2 cup reduced seafood liquid, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart nonreactive saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until they just begin to wilt but still hold their shape, 3 to 5 minutes.
Pour hot vinaigrette over seafood and stir gently to coat. Marinate, covered and chilled, at least 2 hours. Bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes, before serving.
Cold Curried Pea and Buttermilk Soup

Ingredients:
4 large shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder (preferably Madras)
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen peas
1 (3/4-pound) bunch spinach, stems discarded (about 8 cups packed leaves)
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk

Instructions:
Cook shallots in butter and oil in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, stirring, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add curry powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and water and bring to a simmer, then stir in peas and spinach and return to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 6 minutes.
Immediately purée soup in 4 batches in a blender until very smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Transfer to a bowl and stir in buttermilk. Quick-chill (to preserve color) by setting bowl in an ice bath and stirring until cool, then refrigerate until very cold, 1 to 2 hours. Season with salt.
Tarragon-Spiked Lady Grey Iced Tea

Ingredients:
Zest of 1 lime, removed in strips with a vegetable peeler, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cold water, 1/2 cup packed fresh tarragon leaves, 4 Lady Grey tea bags, 8 cups boiling-hot water

Instructions:
Cut off any white pith from zest. Bring zest, juice, sugar, and cold water to a boil, stirring, then let stand, uncovered, off heat 15 minutes.
Discard zest. Blend syrup with tarragon in a blender 30 seconds. Strain through a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into a glass measure and cool completely.
Pour boiling-hot water over tea in a heatproof pitcher and let steep 6 minutes, then discard tea bags. Cool tea completely.Stir syrup into tea and chill at least 1 hour and up to 6 (cover tightly). Serve over ice.
Rib-Eye and Roasted-Tomato Sandwiches

Ingredients:
6 medium tomatoes, halved crosswise
3 shallots, thinly sliced into rings
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 (3/4-inch-thick) boneless rib-eye steaks (about 1 3/4 pound total)
8 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
1/2 cup finely chopped mint
1 bunch watercress
tough stems discarded

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in middle.
Toss tomatoes with shallots, garlic, oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a shallow 3-quart baking dish, then arrange tomatoes cut sides up. Roast, uncovered, basting once, until tomatoes are tender but still hold their shape and are starting to brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
While tomatoes cool, prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas).
Sprinkle each steak all over with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (total per steak). Oil grill rack, then grill steaks, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, 5 to 6 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board.
Lightly brush both sides of bread slices with some of oil from roasted tomatoes and grill, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, until lightly toasted and grill marks form, about 1 minute total. Stir together vinegar and sugar until sugar is dissolved, then stir in herbs. Spread one side of each bread slice with some of herb mixture (about a tablespoon per slice). Slice steaks, then make into sandwiches with bread, roasted tomatoes and shallots, and watercress.
Persian Beef-and-Split-Pea Stew

Ingredients:
4 medium onions, chopped (about 4 cups)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups water
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup dried yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed
1/4 cup tomato paste (preferably Turkish)
2 dried Omani lemons (optional), pierced in several places with a small sharp knife
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh Key lime or lemon juice
Accompaniments: cooked basmati rice; radishes; fresh mint and basil leaves

Instructions:
Cook onions in oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Pat meat dry and toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Increase heat to high, then add meat, saffron, and turmeric to onions and cook, stirring frequently, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Stir in water and tomatoes, then simmer, covered, 1 hour.
Stir in split peas, tomato paste, Omani lemons (if using), cinnamon, allspice, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is very tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours more. Discard Omani lemons and stir in salt and Key lime juice to taste.
Plum and Red-Wine Sorbet

Ingredients:
1 pound ripe red, black, or prune plums, halved lengthwise and pitted
3/4 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 (3- by 1-inch) strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
8 black peppercorns
Equipment:an ice cream maker

Instructions:
Stir together all ingredients and a pinch of salt in a heavy medium saucepan and cook, covered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until plums fall apart, about 25 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and zest. Purée in batches in a blender until very smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Force purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Cool, uncovered, then chill, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours.
Freeze purée in ice cream maker, then transfer sorbet to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden, at least 1 hour.
Peaches with Serrano Ham and Basil

Ingredients:
3 peaches, each cut into 8 wedges, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon Sherry vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 pound thinly sliced serrrano ham, 24 small basil leaves

Instructions:
Toss together peaches, sugar, vinegar, and cumin and let stand 10 minutes.
Cut ham slices in half lengthwise, then wrap each piece around a wedge of peach. Top with a basil leaf and secure with a wooden or metal pick.
Fruit Cup with Lime Syrup

Ingredients:
1 (3 1/2-pound) extra-sweet pineapple, quartered lengthwise, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 firm-ripe large mangoes, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 kiwis, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups green seedless grapes (1 pound), halved
1/2 cup lime syrup (with or without green food coloring)

Instructions:
Toss together all ingredients and chill, covered, at least 1 hour.
Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:
1/2 stick unsalted butter
2 cups panko (coarse Japanese bread crumbs) or 3 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from 6 slices firm white sandwich bread)
1/4 pound coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 stick unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups whole milk
1 pound coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (6 cups)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 pound elbow macaroni

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
Melt butter, then stir together with panko and topping cheeses in a bowl until combined well.
Melt butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in flour. Cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes, then whisk in milk. Bring sauce to a boil, whisking constantly, then simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in cheeses, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Remove from heat and cover surface of sauce with wax paper.
Cook macaroni in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain macaroni in a colander. Stir together macaroni, reserved cooking water, and sauce in a large bowl. Transfer to 2 buttered 2-quart shallow baking dishes.
Sprinkle topping evenly over macaroni and bake until golden and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meatball Sliders

Ingredients:
2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes in juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
3 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (6 slices firm white sandwich bread)
2/3 cup whole milk
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground beef chuck (not lean)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups grated Pecorino Romano (1/4 pound)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups vegetable oil
20 small (2-inch) soft buns or rolls
split

Instructions:
Purée tomatoes with their juice, 1 can at a time, in a blender and transfer to a bowl.
Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onion until golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomato purée, sugar, bay leaf, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 40 to 50 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
Stir together bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and let stand 10 minutes. Add meat, garlic, cheese, eggs, parsley, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and blend with your hands until just combined well (do not overmix). Form level 1/4-cup portions into meatballs.
Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then fry meatballs, about 6 at a time, turning occasionally, until well browned and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels with a slotted spoon.
Add drained meatballs to tomato sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are heated through.
Assemble sliders with a meatball and 1 tablespoon sauce per bun, securing each with a wooden pick.
Ginger Carrot Dip with Crudites

Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
5 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped peeled ginger
2 scallions, coarsely chopped
Accompaniments: raw carrot
celery
and cucumber sticks; trimmed green beans and asparagus; broccoli and cauliflower florets; or any other vegetables in season

Instructions:
Purée all ingredients in a blender until almost smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and chill, covered, at least 1 hour.
Spicy Soba Noodles with Shiitakes and Cabbage

Ingredients:
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons Korean hot-pepper paste (sometimes labeled "gochujang")
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
10 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
1 1/4 pound Napa cabbage, thinly sliced (8 cups)
6 scallions, thinly sliced
8 to 9 ounces soba (buckwheat noodles)
1 cup frozen shelled edamame

Instructions:
Stir together all sauce ingredients until brown sugar is dissolved, then set aside.
Toast sesame seeds in a dry 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat, stirring, until pale golden, then transfer to a small bowl.
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté ginger and garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shiitakes and sauté, stirring frequently, until tender and starting to brown, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, then add cabbage and most of scallions (reserve about a tablespoon for garnish) and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Add sauce and simmer 2 minutes.
While cabbage is cooking, cook soba and edamame together in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until noodles are just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cool water to stop cooking and remove excess starch, then drain well again. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with sesame seeds and vegetable mixture. Serve sprinkled with reserved scallions.
Lamb Chops with Roasted-Eggplant Relish

Ingredients:
4 (1/2-inch-thick) lamb shoulder chops (6 to 8 ounces each)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 (10-ounce) jar roasted eggplant, drained (cut up any large pieces)
1 (4-ounce) jar sliced pimientos, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia or Walla Walla
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon sugar
or to taste

Instructions:
Pat lamb chops dry and sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until it shimmers, then sear lamb, turning over once, until browned, about 5 minutes total for medium.
Meanwhile, toss together eggplant, pimientos, onion, parsley, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve eggplant relish over lamb.
Summer Garden Tortelloni

Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) bag dried cheese tortelloni
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
2 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips
2 cups corn (from 4 ears)
1/2 stick unsalted butter
2 medium tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped basil

Instructions:
Cook tortelloni in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) according to package instructions.
While tortelloni boils, cook garlic, prosciutto, corn, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until corn is just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, chop tomatoes.
Combine corn mixture and tomatoes in a large bowl.
Reserve 1/4 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain tortelloni and add to vegetables along with reserved cooking water and basil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.
Tomato-and-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients:
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 (1/4-pound) pieces chicken scallopini (cutlets flattened to 1/4 inch thick)
1 large plum tomato
cut crosswise into 8 slices
discarding ends

Instructions:
Stir together garlic, anchovy paste, parsley, 1/2 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Pat chicken dry, then spread with parsley mixture. Fold chicken in half crosswise and insert 2 slices of tomato into each pocket. Season outside of pockets with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (total), then brush with 1/2 tablespoon oil.
Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and brown 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low and cover skillet, then cook until chicken is just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve with pan juices.
Skillet Potatoes with Olives and Lemon

Ingredients:
1/4 cup green olives such as picholine or arbequina
1 pound fingerling or small red potatoes, peeled if desired, then halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 (3- by 1-inch) strips lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup water
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Instructions:
Smash olives with flat side of a large knife, then discard pits and chop olives. Toss potatoes with olives, oil, zest, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 10-inch heavy skillet, then add water and bring to a boil.
Cover skillet and boil over medium heat until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove lid and cook, stirring, until water is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Beet Carpaccio with Goat Cheese and Arugula

Ingredients:
3 medium beets, peeled and stems trimmed to 2 inches
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 ounces goat cheese, sliced
4 ounces baby arugula (4 cups packed)
1 large Belgian endive, thickly sliced crosswise
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer

Instructions:
Using stems as a handle, slice beets paper-thin with slicer (wear protective gloves to avoid staining hands). Toss with vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then let stand 5 minutes to wilt.
Divide beets among 4 large plates, overlapping slices slightly. Top with goat cheese.
Toss arugula and endive with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste, then mound over goat cheese. Drizzle beets with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
Plum Berry Crisp

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds purple plums, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 cup blueberries (5 ounces)
1 cup blackberries (5 ounces)
1/3 to 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (depending on sweetness of fruit)
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into bits and softened
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in upper third.
Toss together all filling ingredients in a 2-quart shallow baking dish and bake 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, blend together all topping ingredients in a bowl with your fingertips until butter is evenly distributed and mixture is crumbly.
Stir fruit filling, then sprinkle oat mixture over it and bake until topping is crisp and golden and fruit is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
Clam and Corn Chowder

Ingredients:
3 bacon slices, cut crosswise into thin strips
1 bunch scallions (5 or 6)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 cups corn (from about 4 ears)
1 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
1/2 cup water
2 pounds small hard-shelled clams, well scrubbed
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:
Cook bacon in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring, until slightly browned but not crisp. Chop white and pale green parts of scallions (reserve greens) and add to bacon along with 1 tablespoon butter. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in corn, potatoes, clam juice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a rolling boil, uncovered. Add clams and return to a boil, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until clams are just opened wide, 5 to 8 minutes (discard any clams that remain unopened after 8 minutes).
Chop 1/2 cup scallion greens and add to chowder along with milk, cream, and remaining tablespoon butter. Cook, stirring, until heated through (do not let boil). Season with salt and pepper.
Easy Egg Custard

Ingredients:
2 cups whole milk
2 eggs (preferably free-range)
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Freshly grated or ground nutmeg

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Place six 4-ounce ovenproof cups (you can use ramekins, or coffee cups marked as oven-safe) in a deep baking pan just large enough to hold them.
3. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer over medium-low heat.
4. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla.
5. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the simmering milk, whisking gently to combine.
6. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer into the cups (if the strainer clogs, use a spoon to scrape it clean), then sprinkle lightly with the nutmeg.
7. Pour hot (not boiling) water into the pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cups.
8. Bake until the custard is just set (it can still be a little loose), 30 to 35 minutes.
9. Let the custard cool in the water bath for about 2 hours before serving.