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Banana Nut Crumb Cake
By Meals_by_Mel
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
- Crumb Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces
- Cake:
- 1 cup mashed bananas (2 large)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup reduced fat sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- Confectioners' sugar
Cauliflower with Red Pepper Walnut Sauce
By Meals_by_Mel
Roasted Red Pepper–Walnut Sauce: Pulse bread and walnuts in a food processor until fine crumbs form
- Roasted Red Pepper-Walnut Sauce:
- 1 medium (1 1/2-pound) cauliflower, cored, cut into 11⁄2-inch-long florets
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cup(s) seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup(s) capers, rinsed and drained well
- 1 1/4 cup(s) canola oil
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- 2 slice(s) white bread
- 1/2 cup(s) toasted walnuts
- 1 jar(s) (12-ounce) roasted red peppers, drained well
- 2 clove(s) garlic
- 2 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup(s) olive oil
Herbed Flank Steak with Tomatoes
By Meals_by_Mel
Season the beef and tomatoes Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for direct grilling over high heat
- 1 flank steak, about 1 1/2 lb.
- 2 large or 4 medium tomatoes, halved crosswise and seeded
- 2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbs. herbes de Provence
- 1/2 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese
- 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
Tiramisu Cupcakes
By Meals_by_Mel
These tiramisu cupcakes are a delicious play on the traditional Italian dessert
- 1 1/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, seeds scraped and reserved
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
- 3 large whole eggs plus 3 egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- Coffee-Marsala Syrup
- Mascarpone Frosting
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Winter Vegetable Soup
By Meals_by_Mel
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2012
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, halved and sliced
- 2 medium carrots, finely diced
- 2 ribs celery, finely diced
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- One 35-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 quarts filtered water
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- One 2-by-2-inch piece Parmesan rind
- 7 ounces butternut squash, cubed
- 5 ounces curly kale, chopped
- Two 15-ounce cans great Northern beans, undrained
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Shaved Parmesan, for serving
Mushroom-Herb Chicken
By Meals_by_Mel
Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast, Oxmoor House 2009
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 3 large shallots, peeled
- 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
- 1/3 cup dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Berry-Topped Cupcakes
By Meals_by_Mel
Directions 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
- Frosting:
- Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, trimmed and chopped
- 4 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Stuffed Cabbage
By Meals_by_Mel
Copyright 2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes and their juice
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large head Savoy or green cabbage, including outer leaves
- 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
- 3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
- 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Rosemary Roasted Baby Yukon
By Meals_by_Mel
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 3 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary (divided)
Banana Walnut Bread
By Meals_by_Mel
From Food Network Kitchens
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for preparing the pan
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 very ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces
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