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Cranberry Martinis
By jdwooten
The traditional martini is given a holiday hue with a splash of cranberry juice
- Ice cubes
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup dry vermouth
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 8 cranberries, frozen
- 4 lemon zest twists
Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake
By jdwooten
This dessert is proof that cheesecake can be as unexpected as it is delicious
- 1 pound(s) strawberries, hulled
- 3 tablespoon(s) light corn syrup
- 1 cup(s) finely ground graham crackers (about 4 sheets)
- 1 cup(s) plus 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pound(s) plus 13 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and reserved
- 8 1/4 ounce(s) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
Million Dollar Pound Cake
By jdwooten
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 1 lb. butter
- 6 eggs
- 4 cups flour
- 3 cups sugar
- 3/4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
Coconut Cupcakes with Seven Minute Frosting and Coconut Flakes
By jdwooten
These Southern-style cupcakes get a hearty helping of quickie frosting and festive shredded coconut to complement t...
- 1 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 cup(s) (packed) sweetened shredded coconut
- 6 ounce(s) (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/3 cup(s) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup(s) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
- Seven -Minute Frosting
- 1 1/3 cup(s) large-flake unsweetened coconut
Baked Ziti
By jdwooten
This hearty baked pasta combines sweet Italian sausage with eggplant and two kinds of cheeses
- Ingredients:
- 4 tsp. plus 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 3/4 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 can (28 oz.) crushed plum tomatoes with juices
- 5 oz. ziti, cooked until al dente
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup rinsed chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Spinach and Prosciutto Lasagna
By jdwooten
This weeknight lasagna is fast, thanks to no-boil noodles, frozen spinach, and jarred sauce; chopped prosciutto ele...
- 2 package(s) (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 1/2 cup(s) part-skim ricotta
- 1 clove(s) garlic , minced
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 1/2 cup(s) jarred tomato sauce
- 4 ounce(s) thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped
- 6 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 cup(s) (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella
All-Purpose Pizza Dough
By jdwooten
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water and let stand until slightly foamy, about 10 minutes
- 1 Tbs. active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. lukewarm water
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1/2 cup for
- working
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Seared Scallops with Farmers' Market Salad
By jdwooten
Combine tomato, basil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; toss gently
- 2 cups chopped tomato (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
Coconut Macaroons
By jdwooten
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granualted white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure white extract
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- 2 1/2 cups sweetened coconut
Beef Wellington Tarts
By jdwooten
This contemporary take on beef Wellington reimagines pastry-wrapped tenderloin as a tart, showcasing flavors both c...
- 8 ounce(s) beef tenderloin
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 teaspoon(s) olive oil
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 (11-inch square) sheet thawed frozen puff pastry, preferably DuFour
- 1 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
- 8 ounce(s) cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup(s) dry white wine
- 2 ounce(s) foie gras mousse (about 1/4 cup)