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Pavlova with Rhubarb, Strawberries, and Fresh Cream
By miss5elements
1. Position rack in bottom of oven & preheat to 300F
- Whites of 6 large eggs
- 1.75 c superfine sugar
- 1 t distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 t vanilla extract
- 1/4 t fine sea salt
- 8 t cornstarch
- 3 T Amaretto liqueur
- 3 T honey
- 6 ozs rhubarb, cut into 2" pieces
- 8 ozs strawberries, hulled & halved
- 1.5 c heavy whipping cream
- 1 t almond extract
- 2 T chopped pistachios
- Confectioners sugar, for dusting
Elisabeth Prueitt's Lemon Cake
By miss5elements
Elisabeth Prueitt, James Beard Award–winning pastry chef and co-owner of Tartine Bakery in San Francisco, created...
- Caramel:
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 piece vanilla bean , 1 1/2 inches long, split and seeds scraped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter , cool, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- Lemon cream:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- Pinch of sea salt
- 16 Tbsp. (2 sticks) unsalted butter , cool, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- Lemon curd:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup and 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice (from 1 small grapefruit)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 10 Tbsp. (1 1/4 sticks) butter , cut up
- 8 drops grapefruit essence (or 1/2 tsp. finely grated grapefruit zest)
- Cake:
- 1 cup and 2 Tbsp. whole milk
- 7 large egg yolks , at room temperature
- 1 large egg white , at room temperature
- 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract | Get the recipe!
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 cups cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for dusting
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 5 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 11 Tbsp. (1 stick plus 3 Tbsp.) unsalted butter , at room temperature
- 8 ounces good-quality white chocolate , chopped, melted, and cooled
- Lemon buttercream:
- 1/2 cup and 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 3 large egg whites , at room temperature
- 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
- 19 Tbsp. (2 sticks plus 3 Tbsp.) unsalted butter , at room temperature
- 1/2 cup lemon cream (see recipe, above)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 12 drops grapefruit essence (or 3/4 tsp. finely grated grapefruit zest)
- For assembly:
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
- 1/4 cup sugar
Citrusy Farro with Pistachios
By miss5elements
Often relegated to lunch or dinner, these nutty, chewy kernels deserve a spot in your morning rotation
- 1.5 c farro
- 1.75 c water
- 1.5 c orange juice
- 1/4 c raisins
- 3/4 t salt
- 1/4 c roasted pistachios
- Orange zest
Brussels Sprouts and Apple Slaw
By miss5elements
Toss thinly sliced Brussels sprouts with thinly sliced apples, fresh thyme, EVOO, and fresh lemon juice
- Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
- Apples, thinly sliced
- Fresh thyme
- EVOO
- Fresh lemon juice
Zucchini Ribbons with Caramelized Spring Onions
By miss5elements
Created by Rori Trovato Oprah
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped spring onions, green parts removed (4 to 6 onions or more, depending on size)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 4 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/16-inch-thick ribbons
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Onion Confit
By miss5elements
Recipe created by Rori Trovato Oprah
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 whole black peppercorns
- 1 strip lemon zest
Oprah's Legends Ball Lemon-Drop Martini
By miss5elements
1. Mix lemon juice, sugar, and vodka in a martini shaker filled with ice
- Juice of 6 lemons
- 4 T sugar
- 4 shots of vodka
- Ice in shaker
- 2 sugar-rimmed martini glasses
- 6 fresh mint leaves
very chocolatey pots de creme
By miss5elements
Active: 10 min Total: 2.75 hours Planning tip: Can be prepared through Step 6 u to 3 days ahead
- 1 c heavy cream
- 4 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 t vanilla extract
- 3 lg egg yolks
- 1/4 c packed light brown sugar
- pinch of salt
- Garnish: slightly sweetened whipped cream, or creme fraiche
- 4 5oz ramekins or 6oz custard cups
- 13 x 9-in baking pan
Lemon Broccoli
By miss5elements
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- 3 large heads broccoli, cut into spears
- 1 T unsalted butter
- 1/4 c slivered almonds
- 1/4 c EVOO
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 T lemon juice
- 1/2 t salt
- Garnish: lemon wedges
Turkey Samosas
By miss5elements
Things to do with Leftover Turkey
- 1 can refrigerated piecrust
- 1 c shredded roasted turkey
- 1/4 c mango chutney
- 1/2 c mashed potatoes (could be leftovers also)