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Watermelon-Cucumber Salad
By maxwells4
Soak red onion in cold water
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups diced watermelon
- 1 seeded and thinly sliced cucumber
- chopped cashews
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- salt
- crumbled goat or feta cheese
Black Moons
By maxwells4
Family Favorite
- Cakes:
- 1/3 c shortening
- 1 c sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 c flour
- 1/2 c dark cocoa
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 c milk
- Filling:
- 1 c marshmellow
- 1 c shortening
- 1 c confectionery sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Creme Brulee
By maxwells4
, 2004, Barefoot in Paris, All Rights Reserved
- 1 extra-large egg
- 4 extra-large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for each serving
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
Bearnaise Sauce
By maxwells4
For the sauce:. Put the Champagne Vinegar, white wine, shallots, 1 tablespoon of the chopped tarragon leaves, 1/4 ...
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar or 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup of good white wine
- 2 tablespoons of minced shallots
- 3 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, chopped and divided
- kosher salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 3 extra-large egg yolks
- 1/2 lb unsalted butter, melted
Hot Corn Dip
By maxwells4
Mix all ingredients. Place in baking dish
- 11 oz can Mexicorn (Green giant) drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded Monteray Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
The Magic Pan Chicken Crepe Elegante
By maxwells4
To prepare crepes: Sift flour and salt together into a large mixing bowl
- For crepes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- For filling:
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Oriental Coleslaw
By maxwells4
Combine first 4 ingredients in jar the day before
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 2 pckg seasoning from noodles
- 1 lb coleslaw
- 2 pckg ramen noodles
- 1 cup almonds toasted
- 1 cup shelled sunflower seeds
- 1 bunch green onions
Grilled Summer Pizza
By maxwells4
While trimming down the amount you purchase can certainly help reduce your food bill, no one wants to feel as if th...
- 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes
- 1 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces Cabot Extra Sharp or Sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Sauteed Carrots
By maxwells4
, 2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, All Rights Reserved
- 2 pounds carrots
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or flat-leaf parsley
Chef John's Spaghetti alla Carbarnara
By maxwells4
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- 4 ounces guanciale, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 6 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese