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Lemony Angel Food Cake
By beltranm
1.Make the cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with rack in lower third of oven
- FOR THE CAKE
- 1 cup sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 12 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- FOR THE LEMON CREAM
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cake flour (not self-rising)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- FOR THE CANDIED LEMON-PEEL FLOWERS
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 6 lemons
Deep-Dish Pumpkin-Meringue Pie
By beltranm
Room-temperature egg whites will produce the most voluminous meringue
- For the Crust
- 1 small disk Pate Brisee
- All-purpose flour, for surface
- For the Filling
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- For the Meringue
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 8 large egg whites, room temperature
Grilled Banana Splits
By beltranm
Times:Prep5 min Inactive Prep-- Cook8 min Total:13 min
- 4 unpeeled bananas
- melted butter
- sugar
- 1 ounce chopped semisweet chocolate
- ice cream
- whipped cream
- sprinkles
- cherries
Shrimp and Scallion Stir-Fry
By beltranm
Prep: 15 minutes Total: 15 minutes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 2 bunches scallions, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Coarse salt
- Cooked rice, for serving
Banana Pudding
By beltranm
Per serving: Calories 253; Fat 7 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 59 mg; Sodium 173 mg; Carbohydrate 45 g; Fiber 3 g;
- 1 cup 2 percent milk
- 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large bananas
- 6 low-fat cinnamon graham crackers, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Peanut-Butter Surprises
By beltranm
Smooth peanut butter is sealed inside chocolate-chocolate-chip dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light-brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Boston Cream Pie
By beltranm
Beat egg whites till soft peaks form
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Double Chocolate Crackles
By beltranm
Yield: 24 cookies Photograph by Steve Giralt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Chicken Kiev
By beltranm
Photograph by Con Poulos
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 6 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Classic Blueberry Crumb Cake
By beltranm
Makes 1 nine-inch cake
- For Blueberry Crumb Topping:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups sour cream
- 3 cups blueberries
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting