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White Chocolate Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
By Realtychick
In small saucepan, melt white chocolate over low heat
- 4 oz white chocolate
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Crunchy Milk Chocolate-Peanut Butter Layer Cake
By Realtychick
ASSEMBLE THE CAKE Preheat the oven to 350°
- Cake:
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
- Filling:
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup Rice Krispies
- Ganache:
- 1 1/4 pounds milk chocolate, chopped
- 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, warmed
Dry Aged Roast Beef with Fresh Hot Sauce
By Realtychick
PREPARE THE ROAST BEEF: Set the roast on a baking sheet and rub it all over with the salt and pepper
- ROAST BEEF:
- One 4-pound dry-aged sirloin roast
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- HOT SAUCE:
- 1/2 pound red fresno or red jalapeño chiles—stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- GARNISHES:
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup very thinly sliced garlic cloves (sliced on a mandoline)
- Canola oil, for frying
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups baby arugula
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzle
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Freshly ground pepper
Lettuce Cups with Tofu and Beef
By Realtychick
In a bowl, whisk together chili-garlic sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar and sherry
- 1 tablespoons bottled chili-garlic sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sherry or Chinese cooking wine
- 8 ounces extra-firm tofu
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
- 4 scallions, greens trimmed and reserved, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup each greens and whites - 3/4-ounce each)
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90 percent or leaner)
- 1/2 cup finely diced water chestnuts
- 1 large head Bibb lettuce, outer leaves discarded, leaves separated
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Philly Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches (8 points)
By Realtychick
In a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat
- 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 medium onion(s), thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound(s) uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded, cut into strips
- 1/2 medium sweet red pepper(s), thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 roll(s) reduced-calorie hot dog bun(s)
- 2 slice(s) reduced fat sliced cheese
Peanut Butter Pie Fudge
By Realtychick
For the crust: Preheat the oven to 340 degrees F
- Pie Crust:
- 20 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Peanut Butter Fudge:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Caramel:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Marshmallows:
- 1/3 pound large marshmallows
- Chocolate Fudge:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- English Toffee:
- 1/4 cup English toffee pieces
Summer Linguini Bolognese
By Realtychick
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil
- 1 lb. linguini
- Kosher salt
- 1 ⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 tsp. chile flakes, or 3 red Thai chiles, minced
- 2 tbsp. minced thyme
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 tsp. granulated sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 lb. mixed cherry tomatoes
- 1 lb. sliced zucchini or summer squash
- 1 ⁄2 cup Ligurian or kalamata olives
- Torn basil leaves, for garnish
- Grated parmesan cheese, to serve
Grandma's Mayonnaise Cake Revisited w/ Caramel & Sea Salt
By Realtychick
Three 8”-diameter cake pans Cake: Preheat oven to 325°
- Frosting and assembly:
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise (not low-fat)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 12 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
- Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling; optional)
Pomegranate Molasses
By Realtychick
Heat all ingredients on med-low heat for up to an hour, while stirring frequently
- 4 cups pomegranite or cranberry juice
- 1 TBS lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
Pork Tenderloin with Guava Bourbon Sauce
By Realtychick
Combine broth and guava paste in a small saucepan; bring to a boil
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 ounces finely chopped guava paste
- 1 (1 1/4-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons whole grain mustard