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Plum Tart
By Late2Serenity
To make the pastry, in a bowl, stir together the flour and salt
- For the pastry:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 to 4 Tbs. cold water
- For the filling:
- 2 lb. plums, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tsp. sugar
- 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbs. heavy cream
- 1/4 cup apricot jam, warmed and strained
Lemon Curd Squares
By Late2Serenity
To make the crust, preheat an oven to 350°F
- FOR THE CRUST:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 8 Tbs. (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest (optional)
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbs. heavy cream
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)
Sweet Caramel Corn
By Late2Serenity
In a deep, heavy pan, bring to a boil the sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla; stir gently un...
- 6 quarts popped corn, spread in a lightly greased or parchment-lined pan and kept warm in a 250°F oven
- 2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Plum and Goat Cheese Terrine with Gingersnap Crust
By Late2Serenity
In a blender or food processor, process the gingersnaps until fine crumbs form
- 12 gingersnaps
- 3 1/2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
- 3 1/2 Tbs. sugar
- 3 or 4 plums
- 2 1/2 Tbs. water
- 8 oz. soft, spreadable mild goat cheese (chèvre), at room temperature
- 2 Tbs. heavy cream, plus more as needed
- 3 Tbs. apricot jam, melted and strained through a fine-mesh sieve
Vegetarian Polka Dot Stew
By Late2Serenity
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked Israeli couscous
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 plum tomato, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cans (19 ounces each) ready-to-serve tomato soup
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
Summertime Skillet Cake
By Late2Serenity
Hands-on time: 10 mins
- FIRST LAYER
- 2 ounces butter
- 5 5/8 ounces brown sugar
- 16 ounces sliced fruit or berries
- 3/4 ounces Pie Filling Enhancer, optional
- SECOND LAYER
- 3 1/2 ounces granulated sugar
- 4 ounces butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 6 1/4 ounces Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 6 ounces milk
Orange Cake with Apricot Glaze
By Late2Serenity
Preheat an oven to 325°F
- 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Grated zest from 3 large oranges
- 1 cup plus 1 1/2 Tbs. fresh orange juice (from 2 to 3 oranges)
- 6 extra-large eggs, separated, plus 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbs. lightly toasted chopped pecans
Benne Wafers
By Late2Serenity
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, baking soda, and egg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup toasted sesame seeds
Tasty Toaster Tarts
By Late2Serenity
Make the dough: Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt
- PASTRY
- 2 cups (8 1/2 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 quarter-pound sticks, 8 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into pats
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) milk
- CINNAMON FILLING
- 1/2 cup (3 3/4 ounces) brown sugar
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, to taste
- 4 teaspoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 large egg, to brush on pastry before filling
Lamb and Wild Mushroom Shepherd's Pie
By Late2Serenity
To make the filling, cut the lamb into 1/2-inch pieces
- For the filling:
- 2 lb. shoulder blade lamb chops, trimmed of fat and boned
- 1 lb. assorted wild mushrooms, such as cremini, portobello and shiitake
- 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 3 large shallots, minced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Turkish bay leaf, minced
- 1 3/4 cups beef stock
- 1 Tbs. tomato paste
- For the topping:
- 6 small Yukon Gold potatoes, 1 1/2 lb. total
- 1/3 cup milk
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives