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Mojito Cake
By lromito
Makes: 15 servings Heat oven to 350 degrees F for shiny metal or glass pan (or 325 degrees F for dark or nons...
- Cake:
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
- 1 cup unflavored carbonated water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract plus 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 3 egg whites
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract plus 1/2 cup water
- Garnish:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 15 fresh mint leaves, if desired
- Shredded lime peel, if desired
Pea Soup with Grilled Ham and Cheese
By lromito
In a sauté pan over medium heat, warm 2 Tbs
- 4 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 lb. fresh or frozen peas, blanched
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 20 large fresh mint leaves, plus slivered mint for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 8 slices country-style bread, each 1/2 inch thick
- 2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 8 oz. thinly sliced Black Forest ham
- 5 oz. grated Gruyère cheese
- Crème fraîche for serving
Pork tenderloin marinade
By lromito
In a shallow glass baking dish mix first six ingredients
- 1/2 C soy sauce
- 1/4 C packed brown sugar
- 2 TBSP vegetable oil (I used canola)
- 1 TSP ground ginger
- 1/2 TSP dry mustard
- 2 Cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1 lb. pork tenderloin (I doubled the recipe and marinated 2)
Herb-Roasted Lamb Chops
By lromito
•Mix first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon olive oil in large bowl
- 4 large garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, lightly crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, lightly crushed
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 6 1-1/4-inch-thick lamb loin chops
Grilled Apricots with Burrata, Country Ham and Arugula
By lromito
1. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan
- 1 1/4 pounds apricots, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 small head radicchio, cored and thinly sliced
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1/2 pound burrata cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces shaved country ham
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad
By lromito
Soften bread slices in a bowl of cool water, then squeeze each slice gently to rid it of excess liquid
- 1 lb. stale country style bread about 4 1 inch thick slices
- 4 large very ripe tomatoes
- 1 large red onion finley sliced
- 1 or 2 cucumber, peeled, quartered lenghtwise and chuncked
- 1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped or torn
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olvie oil
- 3 T aged red wine vineger
- Salt and pepper
Breakfast Bread Pudding
By lromito
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the dish
- 8 ounces whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 5 ounces baby spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups milk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped oregano
Panko-Crusted Veal Chops with Sorrel Cream
By lromito
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 1 cup crème fraîche
- 2 cups packed sorrel leaves (4 ounces)—stemmed, leaves sliced into 1/3-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- All-purpose flour, for dredging
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- Four 1-inch-thick veal rib chops
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Steak Diane
By lromito
Using a rolling pin, roll out the steaks to flatten and cut off any excess fat
- 4 (7-ounce) sirloin steaks
- 3 shallots, peeled
- 4 ounces crimini mushrooms, cleaned (or button mushrooms)
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup brandy or cognac
- 1 cup heavy cream
- small handful of flat-leaf parsley
Sweet Potato Souffle
By lromito
Mash potaotes add remaining ingredients one at a time
- 6 to 7 potatoes peeled sliced and cooked
- 1 c surgar (or Substitute)
- 1/2 t salt
- 2 eggs beaten well
- 3/4 stick butter
- 1/2 c milk
- 1 t vanilla
- 1/2 t each of nutmeg and cinnamon