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Mini Crab Cakes with Herbed Aioli
By luvs2cook
Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare aioli, combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside
- AIOLI:
- 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- CRAB CAKES:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- Cooking spray
Very Basic Bread
By luvs2cook
Combine 5 ounces of the flour, 1/4 teaspoon of the yeast, all of the honey, and all of the bottled water in a strai...
- 1 pound bread flour, plus extra for shaping
- 1 teaspoon instant rapid rise yeast
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 10 ounces bottled or filtered water
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 quarts hot water
- Vegetable oil, for greasing the rising container
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Chilled Cantaloupe Soup
By luvs2cook
Place cantaloupe and 1/3 cup orange juice in blender; cover and process until smooth
- 1 cantaloupe – peeled, seeded and cubed
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 T fresh lime juice
- ¼ t ground cinnamon
Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns
By luvs2cook
Mixing: In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar and then the yeast in the warm water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 packets or 2 scant tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
- 2 cups warm milk (105°F to 115°F)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 6 to 7 1/2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- egg wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
- sesame, poppy or caraway seeds or coarse salt (optional)
Frozen Peach Daiquiri
By luvs2cook
Place all ingredients in blender and add crushed ice
- 1 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1 1/2 oz white rum
- 1 1/2 cups canned peaches
- 2 oz simple syrup
Sweet Potato Casserole
By luvs2cook
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2
- Potatoes:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup evaporated low-fat milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking spray
- Topping:
- 1 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/3 cup)
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Asparagus and Parmesan Tart
By luvs2cook
Preheat oven to 450F. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 4- to 5-inch pieces
- 1 (14-ounce) sheet puff pastry, defrosted if frozen (we like Dufour brand)
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg yolk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon water
No Knead Bread
By luvs2cook
Mix dough: The night before, combine all ingredients in a big bowl with a wooden spoon until the dough just comes t...
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
- 3/4 tablespoon kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon table salt)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- Covered pot (five-quart or larger cast iron, Pyrex, ceramic, enamel...something that can go into a 450F oven.)
Parmesan and Eggplant Souffle
By luvs2cook
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2
- Cooking spray
- 4 cups (1-inch) cubed eggplant (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1 medium)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1.1 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 cups fat-free milk
- 5 tablespoons grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
French Almond Macaroons
By luvs2cook
Use food processor to mix flour, sugar and salt
- 3 cups almond flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon egg whites (about 3)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 pinch salt