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Lemon Curd
By Realtychick
Substitute Lemon with Grapefruit for a yummy twist!
- 3 lemons
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 pound unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 extra-large eggs
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Sourdough Strata With Tomatoes and Greens
By Realtychick
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 8 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups whole milk
- 8 large eggs
- 10 ounces Italian fontina cheese, grated (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1-pound loaf sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
- 4 cups chopped greens, such as kale, spinach or arugula
Indian Rice Pudding
By Realtychick
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, bring the rice, milk, and cardamom to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring consta...
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 6 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon rosewater, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons minced unsalted pistachios or almonds, plus extra for garnish
Broiled Tilapia Parmesan (0.8)
By Realtychick
Preheat your oven's broiler
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 2-1/4 teaspoons mayonnaise
- 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 pound tilapia fillets
Mustard Salmon with Cannellini Bean Ragù
By Realtychick
MAKE THE RAGU: In a deep skillet, add the oil, shallot and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until sof...
- Ragu:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- One 3/4-pound head of escarole, dark green leaves discarded and remaining leaves torn
- 2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Salmon:
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons dry white wine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
Roasted Carrot & Avocado Salad with Citrus Dressing
By Realtychick
Preheat the oven to 375°
- 1 pound medium carrots
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 chile de árbol or other small red chile
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 orange, halved
- 1 lemon, halved
- Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of ciabatta bread
- 3 Hass avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into 6 wedges each
- 8 ounces assorted greens, such as watercress, spinach or mesclun
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 2 tablespoons unsalted roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 3 tablespoons low-fat sour cream mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
Chocolate Cupcakes
By Realtychick
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Grandma Marilyn’s Mayonnaise Cake
By Realtychick
Mix the walnuts, raisins, boiling water, and baking soda well and let stand in separate bowl
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons chocolate powder
- 2 cups sifted flour
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Salmon, Red Quinoa and Arugula Salad
By Realtychick
In a large pot, boil wine and 4 cups water
- 1 cup white wine
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (3 oz each)
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1/2 cup red quinoa
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups arugula
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons harissa (available at Whole Foods Market)
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
Ina's Chocolate Cake
By Realtychick
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Frosting:
- Butter, for greasing the pans
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cups good cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, shaken
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
- Chocolate Buttercream, recipe follows
- 6 ounces good semisweet chocolate (recommended: Callebaut)
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder