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Watermelon and Feta Salad with Serrano Chile Vinaigrette
By contessawannabe
Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients and chill in an airtight container at least 8 hours to allow flavors to ...
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot (1 large)
- 1 (2-inch) fresh serrano chile, thinly sliced crosswise (1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- Salt to tast
- 1 seedless watermelon
- 1/3 lb. wedge feta cheese, sliced 1/8" thick
- 1 bunch argula
Creme Brulee French Toast
By contessawannabe
In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth an...
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- an 8- to 9-inch round loaf country-style bread
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Olive Oil Cake with Berries & Cream
By contessawannabe
preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 oranges, zested
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups EVOO
- 2 1/8 cake flour, sifted
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pint berries
- Creme Fraiche
- Powdered sugar & mint leaves (garnish)
Nutmeg Ice Cream
By contessawannabe
Toast grated nutmeg in a skillet over medium heat, 1–2 minutes
- 2 tsp. freshly grated
- nutmeg
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 whole nutmeg, cracked
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
Peaches and Yogurt (Sophie Dahl
By contessawannabe
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
- 4 peaches, ripe but firm
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter or sunflower oil
- 2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Black Eyed Pea Dip (Vegan)
By contessawannabe
Mix everything together in a large bowl and let sit in fridge two days before serving
- 5 cans black-eyed peas drained
- 2 cups chopped bell pepper (I like to use yellow and orange for color)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh jalapeno (you can choose the level of heat)
- 1 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 4 oz chopped pimento
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 small bottles Wishbone Italian dressing
- I tend to add a little salt to mine but remember that the chips will add a good bit of salt
Watermelon Gazpacho
By contessawannabe
In a blender, puree the tomatoes, chile, and 1/2 of the watermelon
- 1 large tomato, pureed
- 1/2 serrano chile
- 2 cups cubed fresh watermelon
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1/2 cucumber, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Slow Cooker Oatmeal
By contessawannabe
Just before going to bed, combine the oats and water in a slow cooker
- 1 cup oats
- 3 cups water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste
Homemade Ricotta
By contessawannabe
Line a large sieve with a layer of heavy-duty (fine-mesh) cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl
- 2 quarts whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Special equipment: large sieve, fine-mesh cheesecloth
Red Velvet Souffles with Whipped Sour Cream
By contessawannabe
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease bottom and sides of 6 (8-oz
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 (4-oz.) bittersweet chocolate baking bar, chopped
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon red liquid food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped Sour Cream
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Preparation