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Banana's Foster
By lovenaples
Melt butter in a heavy karge skillet over medium high heat
- 1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
- 2 T. fresh lemon juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 ripe bananas, halved lenghtwise, then crosswise
- 1/4 c. orange liquor or triple sec
- 1 T. dark rum
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- 3 T. orange juice
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Beef Tenderlion
By lovenaples
TEST-KITCHEN TIP: Salting in advance, also called dry brining, is often done to improve the texture of sinewy cuts ...
- Beef:
- 1 4- to 5-pound trimmed whole beef tenderloin, tail end tucked under, tied every 3 inches
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 3 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
- 1 cup ruby or tawny Port
- Simple Homemade Beef Stock
Thin Pizza Crust
By lovenaples
Notes: To answer the most frequently-asked questions I receive about this recipe: No, the dough does not have to ri...
- 25 oz. pkt. active dry yeast
- 1/4 tsp. granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup 110 degree water
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- pizza sauce - of your choice, as needed
- shredded cheese - of your choice, as needed
- toppings - of your choice, as needed
Tagliarelle with Truffle Butter
By lovenaples
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces white truffle butter
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (8.82-ounce) package Cipriani tagliarelle dried pasta or other egg fettuccine
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 3 ounces Parmesan, shaved thin with a vegetable peeler
Bananas Foster
By lovenaples
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled and cut lengthwise into halves
- 1/4 cup banana-flavored liqueur
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
Noodle Kugel
By lovenaples
350 oven, rack in middle Butter a 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish Cook noodles al dente, drain well, retun to pot, add but...
- 1 lb. wide noodles
- 1 stick butter
- 1 c. whole milk
- 5 lg. eggs
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 t. vanilla
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1 lb. sour cream
- 1 lb. small curd cottage cheese
- 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained
- Topping
- 2 c. cornflakes, coarsley crushed
- 2 T. sugar
- 3/2 t. cinnamon
- 2 T unsalted butter, cut in bits
Mac & cheese w/ tomaotes
By lovenaples
Use panko for topping Yummmmmmmmmmm
- Kosher salt
- Vegetable oil
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 1 quart milk
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces Gruyere, grated (4 cups)
- 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 pound fresh tomatoes (4 small)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed
White Chocolate Key Lime Pie
By lovenaples
Combine cream and white chocolate morsels in a medium saucepan over low heat
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 (11-ounce) package white chocolate morsels
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 1/3 cup fresh Key lime or lime juice
- 1 (9-inch) ready-made graham cracker crust or your favorite prepared recipe
- Garnish: lime slices
French Onion Dip
By lovenaples
In a fry pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/4 cups sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- Potato chips for serving
- Crudités for serving
Spiced Carrot Cake
By lovenaples
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease three 9-in
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated carrots (about 3 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated tart apples, such as Granny Smith (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, plus more for garnish
- 10 ounce fresh, mild chèvre (goat cheese), at room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar