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Spicy Red Pepper Cranberry Relish

1 cup sugar
2 large jalapeños, preferably red, seeded and finely diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon grated ginger
12 ounces cranberries

Put sugar, jalapeños, lemon juice, salt and cayenne in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup water, then stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve sugar, and simmer 2 minutes.
Add ginger and cranberries, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and let mixture cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have softened and no liquid remains in pan, about 15 minutes.
Let cool and taste. Add more cayenne or jalapeños if desired. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Torrisi Turkey

FOR BRINING THE TURKEY:
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup sugar
2 boneless turkey breasts, 3 to 4 1/2 pounds each

FOR THE GLAZE:
8 heads garlic, lightly smashed but intact
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon thyme leaves

To brine the turkey: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil with the salt and sugar. Pour into a large pot, and add 2 quarts cold water. Once the brine is cool, submerge the turkey breasts and refrigerate overnight, or up to 24 hours.

To make the glaze: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Toss the garlic heads with the olive oil in a small casserole dish, cover and roast until the garlic is soft, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Leave covered until cool enough to handle, then squeeze the garlic cloves from their skins into a food processor and purée. Add the honey, salt and pepper. Cover until ready to use.

To cook the turkey: Heat oven to 250 degrees. Remove the breasts from the brine and wrap each one four times in plastic wrap and once in aluminum foil. Insert an oven-safe thermometer into the center of one breast and place both on a wire rack in a roasting pan. Add water to reach to just below the rack. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees, 2 to 3 hours. Near the end of cooking time, fill a large bowl halfway with ice water.

Remove the turkey from oven and raise temperature to 425 degrees. Without removing thermometer or wrapping, submerge the turkey in the ice bath for 5 minutes. Remove foil, plastic wrap and turkey skin. Pat dry and brush glaze liberally on all sides of the breasts. Roast until glaze is golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve thinly sliced, hot or cold.

Notes: The roast turkey breast that Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone serve for lunch at their restaurant Parm in New York City is about the moistest, most luxuriously flavorful turkey available on the planet: rich and buttery, deep with rich turkey taste. They wrap a brined breast in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place it in an intensely humid low-temperature oven that leaves the meat dense with moisture, heavy with flavor. Then they paint a glaze of honey and roasted garlic on the meat and place it in a hot, dry oven to create a crust. The result is turkey that tastes emphatically of turkey. And you can do it at home. —Sam Sifton

Creamed Corn

6 ears fresh corn
2 tablespoons butter
Sliver of garlic
Sea salt
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
Fresh sage leaves or chopped parsley, for garnish

Scrape corn kernels from cobs, running knife edge along cobs to squeeze out juices. (If the corn is not very fresh, then blanch in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes before scraping kernels from cobs.)
Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Drop in butter and melt until foamy. Add corn, garlic and juices. Season with salt and cook until kernels become tender. Pour in milk and simmer until milk is almost gone. Pour in cream and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve.

Notes: Fresh corn is best for this, but frozen corn would work as well. If using the latter, add a bit of water when cooking before you add the milk.

Chicken Sandwich with Cashew Korma and Mango Chutney

1 jar of Coconut Cashew Korma Simmer Sauce
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
4 slices of sandwich sourdough bread, buttered and toasted
2 cups mixed salad greens
1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves
4 tablespoons Mango Chutney

Add the korma simmer sauce to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Fold in the chicken and cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat.

To prepare the sandwiches, lay out two slices of the toasted bread. Place 1 cup of salad greens on one slice. Scoop a generous amount of chicken with the korma simmer sauce on top.

Add half the mint. Spread 2 tablespoons of the mango chutney on the second slice of bread and place on top of the chicken.

Prepare the second sandwich in the same manner. Serve immediately with extra chutney on the side.

Curry Mustard Shallot Vinaigrette

1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon Brooklyn Delhi Curry Mustard
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt or to taste
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar – optional

Combine shallots, lemon juice, vinegar, Brooklyn Delhi Curry Mustard, coarse salt, a few grinds of fresh pepper in a large bowl. Whisk together. As you are whisking, add in the oil slowly until all of the oil is emulsified. Taste and add salt and or a spoon of sugar if you want more sweetness in your dressing.

Drizzle as much as you like of the dressing over salad greens, chopped crunchy veggies* or roasted vegetables. If you’d like to add herbs to this recipes, parsley pairs well here. We sometimes add a cheese on top like crumbled feta or sharp grated cheddar.

*love this crunchy veggies combo: cucumbers, radish, celery, peppers, tomatoes and raw onion if you dare:)

Spicy Rigatoni Vodka

3 tbsp salted butter
2 shallots minced (or substitute 1/2 sweet onion, minced)
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 shot vodka
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan divided
Kosher salt
1 lb. tubed pasta such as penne or rigatoni
1-2 TB Brooklyn Delhi Roasted Garlic Achaar
1-2 TB Brooklyn Delhi Tomato Achaar
torn basil for garnish

Add 1 lb of Rigatoni to salted water and cook pasta until it’s al dente. Strain and reserve two cups pasta water and set aside.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat then add shallots. Cook down for a few minutes, stirring often, until the shallot are soft and fragrant but not browned.

Next, add tomato paste to the pan and continue stirring until everything is incorporated and the tomato paste has darkened slightly; about 5 minutes.

Now add the vodka and stir vigorously for another 3 minutes until the pan has been completely deglazed and the sauce has come together.

Turn the heat to medium-low and add heavy cream and stir until incorporated. Let it simmer on low for 3 minutes then add in 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and continue stirring until it’s melted. Mix in Brooklyn Delhi Roasted Garlic & Tomato Achaar to your spice preference starting with 1 TB of each.

Now add in the al dente pasta and toss it with the sauce. Then add 1/2 a cup of pasta water until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy! If it still looks dry, add more of the reserved pasta water, little by little, over medium-low heat until the sauce looks silky and smooth.

Add a few scoops of the pasta to each bowl and top with remaining parmesan cheese and basil for garnish.

Tomato Achaar Shakshuka

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 1/2 cups tomato, diced
1-2 tablespoons Brooklyn Delhi tomato achaar, more if you’d like
2-3 eggs
salt and pepper, to taste
parsley, chopped
feta, crumbled

Heat the oil in a pan on medium. Add the onions and red bell pepper and saute until soft. Add the garlic and fry for a minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato achaar and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low, stirring from time to time until the tomatoes are soft, 12-15 minutes.

With a spoon, make 2 indentations in the pan. Break one of the eggs into a small bowl and carefully slide it into one of the indentations. Repeat this same process with your other egg. Cover the pan and cook on low for about 5 minutes, until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still soft and runny. Turn off the stove.

Garnish with parsley and feta. Serve immediately with crusty bread or warm tortillas and more tomato achaar on the side.

Spicy Cucumber Yogurt Dip

2 cups Greek yogurt, lightly beaten
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced
2-3 teaspoons Brooklyn Delhi achaar (esp. rhubarb!)
parsley or cilantro leaves, chopped
paprika – optional

Combine and stir all ingredients together in a bowl, leaving a few herb leaves for garnish. Garnish with remaining leaves and optional paprika. Serve as a dip or spoon over grilled meats, fish or soups.

Quick Coconut Curry Noodle Soup

1 Brooklyn Delhi Golden Coconut Curry Simmer Sauce
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
2 cups mild vegetable stock
2 lbs chopped veggies of choice (i.e. carrots, broccoli, sturdy greens like kale)
2 tablespoons of mild-flavored oil such as sunflower
12 ounces tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes or triangles
salt to taste

For Serving
limes
8 ounces noodles of choice (such as rice, soba or ramen)
oil for tossing the noodles (such as sunflower)
coconut chips, optional
Brooklyn Delhi Tomato Achaar, for heat

In a large wok, 2 tablespoons oil in a wide skillet over medium heat (preferably nonstick) until it shimmers. Add the tofu in a single layer and cook until golden on the bottom, 2-4 minutes. Flip each piece and cook on a second side until golden.

Add the Golden Coconut Curry simmer sauce, coconut milks and stock. Add your veggies with salt. Increase the heat to bring the curry to a simmer, then lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Add salt to taste.

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, drain, rinse with cool water to prevent sticking, and toss with a bit of oil.

To serve, place a nest of noodles in a bowl and top with the veggies and soup, tofu, a good squeeze of lime, and a sprinkling of optional coconut chips. Serve with Tomato Achaar for heat.

Curried Deviled Eggs

6 eggs
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Brooklyn Delhi Curry Mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt to taste
Brooklyn Delhi Guntur Sannam Hot Sauce
chopped chives or parsley

Put the eggs into a medium saucepan and add water to cover by 1 inch. Set the pan over high heat and bring the water to a boil. The moment it comes to a full boil, turn off the heat, cover the pot and set a timer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water.

When the timer rings, transfer the eggs to the ice water. Once the eggs are cool enough to handle, peel them. If you are having trouble peeling them cleanly (it happens, especially if your eggs are very fresh), place them, one at a time, in a clean jelly jar with about 3 tbsp water, screw on the lid tightly, and shake the jar like mad. The shell should come off much more easily.

Cut each egg in half lengthwise, carefully remove the yolks from the whites, and reserve the whites. Put the yolks into a food processor, add the mayonnaise, the Curry Mustard, the lemon juice, Guntur Sannam Hot Sauce and salt and puree until smooth. (You can instead do this in a bowl with a fork but it won’t be quite as smooth.) Season to taste with a bit of more salt if needed.

Use a small spoon to fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture. Sprinkle with the chives and serve immediately.

Crispy Potatoes with Spicy Yogurt Dip

2 pounds potatoes, red or Yukon
1/2 cup olive oil
Fresh mint and dill, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup lebne or thick yogurt
1/3 cup Brooklyn Delhi Curry Mustard
Brooklyn Delhi Guntur Sannam Hot Sauce

Preheat the oven to 400º F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place potatoes in a large pot with cold water and a hearty amount of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes after the water is boiling. Drain and let the potatoes rest for about 10 minutes to dry and cool slightly.

In a large bowl, add the olive oil. On a cutting board, smash each potato one at a time. Put the potatoes in the bowl with oil, season generously with salt and pepper, then toss together combine. Spread the potatoes and oil out on the prepared sheet pan and roast for at least 30 minutes, or until crispy on both sides.

While the potatoes are roasting, whisk together the lebne and Curry Mustard. Drip on generous amounts of Guntur Sannam Hot Sauce. Sprinkle the yogurt with some of the mint and dill. Once potatoes are fork tender, remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining fresh herbs and serve hot!

Mango Chutney, Goat Cheese & Jalapeno Pastries

Brooklyn Delhi Mango Chutney
Puff pastry sheets, unthawed
Goat Cheese
1-2 Jalapeno peppers

Preheat the oven to 400F. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut into equal squares. Cut a small amount of the goat cheese and place in the center of the square. Top with a dollop of mango chutney.

Fold the puff pastry in whatever shape you like, top with jalapeños and brush with milk (whole or almond. Put on sheet pans and bake in the oven for 20 mins and serve hot!

Roasted Poblano Mashed Potatoes

2 poblano chiles
3 pounds (about 4) Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
black pepper
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup half and half
1/4 cup buttermilk

First, roast the poblanos under the broiler until blackened on both sides, about 10-12 minutes, turning once. Once blackened, place the chiles in a paper sack or plastic food-storage bag, close it tight, and let the chiles steam for 20 minutes. After the chiles have steamed, remove from the bag, and rub off the skin. Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles and finely dice.

Meanwhile, to make the mashed potatoes, place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with 1 inch of water, add about 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, and bring to a boil on medium heat. After the water comes to a boil, turn the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the potatoes are fork-tender (be sure not to overcook), about 10-12 minutes. Drain and rinse, then lightly salt and pepper the potatoes.

Wipe out the pot, then add the butter and melt it over low heat. Add the garlic, and while stirring, cook until fragrant and softened about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat. Return the potatoes to the pot, and with a masher, mash the potatoes until smooth.

Pour in the half and half and buttermilk, and stir until well blended and creamy. (I leave off the heat to prevent the potatoes from burning on the bottom, but if you find they’re not hot enough, use low heat but keep stirring to prevent them from sticking.) Stir in the chiles, then taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.

Brussels Sprouts with Pickled Shallots and Labneh

FOR THE PICKLED SHALLOTS:
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large shallot, peeled and sliced into rings

FOR THE BRUSSELS SPROUTS:
1 pound brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing
Fine sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

FOR THE LABNEH:
1 cup labneh
1 garlic clove, peeled and grated
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Fine sea salt
2 tablespoons date syrup or pekmez (or even maple syrup or honey), for serving

Make the pickled shallots: In a small jar or bowl, mix the vinegar, sugar, black pepper and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Add the shallots and cover the jar with a lid or plastic wrap. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Prepare the brussels sprouts: Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Trim the brussels sprouts, discarding any stalks or damaged leaves. Halve the sprouts lengthwise, and toss with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt to taste and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Spread them out in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Roast for 22 to 30 minutes, until golden brown, slightly charred in some spots and a little crispy.

As brussels sprouts cook, prepare the labneh: In a medium bowl, mix the labneh with the garlic and black pepper, then taste and season with salt.

Spread the labneh on a serving dish or plate, and spoon the sprouts over. Drain and discard the liquid from the pickled shallots, and place them on top of the sprouts. Drizzle with the date syrup and 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil. Serve immediately.

Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings for Two

FOR THE PUDDINGS:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, plus more for greasing
1/4 cup/55 grams pitted, chopped dates
3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/4 cup/55 grams dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom or ginger
Pinch of ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup/65 grams all-purpose flour
Flaky sea salt, for serving
Crème fraîche, sour cream or plain yogurt, for serving

FOR THE SAUCE:
1/4 cups/55 grams dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Large pinch of fine sea salt
1/4 cup/55 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cubed
1 tablespoon bourbon or brandy (Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 (8-ounce) ramekins or a small, shallow gratin dish with a 2- to 3-cup capacity (see Note).

Prepare the puddings: In a large, heatproof bowl, combine the dates, butter, lemon zest and baking soda. Stir in the boiling water. Let sit for 10 minutes or until cool.

Whisk in pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamon, cloves and fine sea salt until well combined, then whisk in the flour.

Scrape batter into the prepared ramekins and bake until just firm when pressed in the center, 28 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack until ready to serve. (Pudding can be baked up to 8 hours ahead.)
Prepare the sauce: In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the sugar, pumpkin puree, heavy cream and salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Whisk in the butter, and bourbon (if using). If the sauce separates, use an immersion or regular blender to blend it together.

Just before serving, heat the broiler. Pour a little of the sauce over each pudding. Broil until the puddings bubble, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle tops with flaky sea salt, and serve at once, with more sauce and crème fraîche dolloped on top.

Tip:
If your ramekins hold less than 1 cup (8 ounces) each, you can divide the batter among 3 or 4 of them and reduce the baking time. This recipe makes two very substantial servings, with leftovers. You can also double or triple the recipe. If doubling, bake in an 8-inch pan; if tripling, use a 9-inch pan. If you make any of these adjustments, start checking for doneness after 20 minutes.

Buttermilk-Brined Turkey Breast

2 cups buttermilk
33 grams fine sea salt (2 tablespoons)
1 half turkey breast (about 2 1/2 pounds), on or off the bone

One to two days before you plan to cook, place buttermilk and salt in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag and stir to dissolve salt. Place turkey breast in the bag and seal carefully, expelling the air. Squish the bag to distribute buttermilk all around the turkey, place on a rimmed plate, and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours. If you’re so inclined, you can turn the bag periodically so every part of the turkey gets marinated, but that’s not essential.

Two hours before you plan to start cooking, remove the turkey from the plastic bag and scrape off as much buttermilk as you can without being obsessive. Discard buttermilk, set the breast on a rimmed plate and bring it to room temperature.

Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and heat to 425 degrees. Place breast skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a wire rack or parchment paper.

Place baking sheet on the prepared oven rack and roast the turkey until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the deepest part of the breast without touching bone registers 150 degrees, about 40 minutes for a boneless breast or 50 minutes for a bone-in breast. (You may want to tent the breast with aluminum foil if it’s darkening too quickly.)

Transfer turkey to a cutting board or platter and allow to rest at least 15 minutes before carving.

Maple Roasted Squash with Sage and Lime

3 tablespoons maple syrup
Large pinch of ground cayenne or chile powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Large pinch of coriander seeds
1 pound winter squash, such as dumpling, delicata or butternut, halved, seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch thick (you don’t have to peel it)
Fresh lime juice, for serving
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves, for serving

Heat oven to 425 degrees. If you like, line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper or foil. (It’s not necessary but will prove helpful when cleaning up.)

In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine maple syrup and cayenne in a small pot. Bring to a simmer and let cook until it reduces by a third, 1 to 3 minutes. Add butter and let it melt. Turn off heat and mix in salt, pepper and coriander.

Spread the squash out on the pan and spoon maple mixture over the pieces, turning them to coat. Roast until the pieces begin to soften, 15 minutes. Turn the squash pieces over and roast until glazed and tender, 10 to 20 minutes more. Drizzle lime juice and scatter sage leaves over the top for serving.

Turkey for Two with Pickled Cranberries and Onions

1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, finely grated, pressed or minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves, preferably lemon thyme
1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on turkey thighs (2 medium thighs)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, basil or parsley leaves, for serving

Finely grate 1/2 teaspoon zest from the lemon and put it in a small bowl with the garlic and thyme. Halve the lemon and squeeze 1 tablespoon of the juice into the bowl. Mix everything into a paste.

Pat the turkey thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Smear turkey with the paste and place thighs on a plate. Refrigerate, uncovered, so the skin can dry out, for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.

Meanwhile, squeeze the remaining juice from the lemon halves into a medium bowl. Add the onion, cranberries, lime juice, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt, tossing well. Let the mixture sit at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until the onions wilt and turn pink, 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate until serving. (These can be made up to 3 days in advance.)

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Put turkey thighs on a baking pan and dot with butter. Roast the thighs for 40 to 50 minutes, until the skin is crisp, the meat is cooked through and the juices run clear. (No need to rest here.)

Serve turkey with a little of the cranberries and pickles on top, with herbs scattered over everything.

Herbed Bread-and-Butter Stuffing for Two

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
1 large or 2 small shallots, diced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a large pinch
1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram or thyme leaves (or use a large pinch of dried)
1/2 to 3/4 cup turkey, chicken or vegetable broth
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh soft herbs (use 2 or 3 of the following: parsley, tarragon, chives, mint, basil, cilantro, dill or celery leaves)
About 2 1/2 cups torn-up stale white or whole-wheat bread, not too crusty (3 ounces)
Black pepper

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a small, shallow gratin dish, casserole dish or loaf pan with a 3- to 4-cup capacity.

In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in shallots and a large pinch of salt. Cook until soft and just starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in marjoram and cook for 1 minute longer.

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup broth, egg, chopped herbs and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Fold in bread and shallots, letting the bread absorb the liquid. It should be very moist. (If the mixture seems dry, add more stock a little at a time, using up to another 1/4 cup.)

Spoon stuffing into the prepared baking dish and grind some black pepper onto the top. Cut the remaining tablespoon butter into small pieces and scatter over the top. Bake until golden brown and firm, about 30 minutes. Serve hot or warm.