26 dark excess Recipes

unsalted butter, minced shallot, minced garlic, ketchup, brewed dark-roast coffee or espresso, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, ground ancho chile powder, new york strip steaks, each 10 to 12 oz and about 1 inch thick , trimmed of excess fat, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

muscovy ducks, approximately 4 lb each, quartered and trimmed of excess fat, salt, freshly ground black pepper, shallots, peeled and split in 1/2, diced carrots, diced onion, fresh bay leaves, fresh rosemary sprigs, all-purpose flour, red wine, dark or light chicken stock , preferably home-made, armagnac , plus 2 tbsp, prunes

canola oil, beef brisket , trimmed of excess fat and silver skin, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, cinnamon, green cardamom pods, crushed, white onions, sliced 1/2-inch thick (about 3 medium), ginger-garlic paste , recipe follows, dark brown sugar, lager beer (recommended : sapporo), beef or chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, garlic, fresh ginger, canola oil

all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, dark brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, shredded zucchini , patted dry of excess moisture (about 1 medium), eggs, lightly beaten, milk, applesauce, canola oil, pure vanilla extract, cream cheese, at room temperature, zest and juice of 1 medium orange, pure maple syrup