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The Perfect Flan
By markemilw
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F
- 1 3/4 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large yolks
- 7 tablespoons sugar
Cucumber-and-Radish Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles
By markemilw
Radishes are packed with nutrients, but you have to eat both the root and greens to reap all the benefits
- 7 ounces dried rice noodles
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1 large English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 7 cups trimmed watercress (about 3 bunches)
- 1 cup (6 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Ladies' Fingers and Men's Toes
By markemilw
Make It Now Makes 4 dozen Directions Place a small amount of food coloring, if using, in a shallow bowl, and, us...
- Red or green food coloring, (optional, for fingers)
- 24 blanched almonds, halved lengthwise
- 2 cups warm water (110 degrees), plus 3 quarts, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 package active dry yeast (1/4 ounce)
- Vegetable oil
- 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 large egg
- Sea salt
- Fried rosemary (optional, for toes)
Yellow Cupcakes
By markemilw
These classic back-to-school treats will surely be best-sellers
- FOR THE CUPCAKES:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Sprinkles, for decorating
- FOR THE FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Slab Pie
By markemilw
This pie can be made with any berry or stone fruit
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- Slab Pie Pate Brisee
- 2 1/2 pounds fresh mixed berries, such as blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries (about 6 cups)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sanding sugar
Cinnamon Pecan Sticky Buns
By markemilw
These sticky buns have to be started the night before, but they're so delicious they're worth the extra time
- 2 packages active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm milk, about 110 degrees
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut in pieces, plus more for the pan
- 3 1/3 cups pecan halves
- 2 1/4 cups light corn syrup
- 1 1/4 cups packed dark-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Caramelized Onion, Spinach and Gruyere Cheese Strata with Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes
By markemilw
For the strata: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 6 cups cubed day-old French bread, with crust
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 large Spanish onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 10 large eggs
- 2 cups grated aged gruyere cheese
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons finely sliced fresh chives, plus more for garnish
Cornbread-and-Beef Skillet Pie
By markemilw
Leave the baking sheet in the cabinet, and bake a batch of golden brown cornbread biscuits atop a tasty mix of beef...
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
- * Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 * 2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced
- 1 * 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 * 1 package (10 ounces) white mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 * 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 * 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Outrageous Chocolate Cookies
By markemilw
Do not bake the cookies to a crisp; they are meant to be soft and chewy
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks
Grilled Romaine and Pork Chopped Salad
By markemilw
Posted on Jun 18, 2014 08:00am
- For Dressing
- 1/2 cup sweet barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp apple juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 boneless pork chops, about 1/2-inch thick
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 3 large romaine crowns, split in half lengthwise
- 1 small red onion, quartered
- 1 small red bell pepper, cut into quarters
- 1 ear corn, shucked
- 1/2 English cucumber, cut into quarters lengthwise
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese