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Red Velvet Cake
By Janet-2
Originally, the “red” in the name originally referred to “red sugar,” rather than the red food coloring, an...
- Cake
- 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour (sifted, then measured)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- Frosting
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 1/2-pint baskets fresh raspberries
- 3 1/2-pint baskets fresh blueberries
Vuelve a la Vida Seafood Cocktail - Return to Life
By Janet-2
Veracruzan seafood cocktail - a Mexican hangover cure
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb. cleaned calamari, bodies cut into 1/6″-wide rings, tentacles halved lengthwise
- 12 oz. boneless, skinless red snapper filets,
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp. dried oregano, preferably Mexican
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 lb. plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 1 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives
- 1 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire
- 6 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 serrano chiles, stemmed and thinly sliced
- 1 habanero or Scotch bonnet chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
- 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 16 small oysters, shucked, juices reserved
- 16 small clams, shucked, juices reserved
- 2 avocados, thinly sliced
- Saltine crackers, for serving
Pomegranate Ginger Champagne
By Janet-2
Boil first 3 ingredients in heavy small saucepan until syrup is reduced to 1/3 cup, stirring often, about 10 minute...
- 3 cups pomegranate juice
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 2 inches of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 1 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- Champagne, or dry sparkling white wine
Lemon Bars
By Janet-2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in large bowl
- 1 1/2 - 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 - 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
- 4 - 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 - 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 - 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all purpose flour
- 1 - 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- - Powdered sugar
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
By Janet-2
Toss 2 pounds sweet potatoes (cut into wedges) with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons each brown sugar and s...
- 2 lbs. sweet potatoes
- olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. cumen
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder
- Salt
Buttermilk Biscuits
By Janet-2
1. Prep & Preheat: Place a layer of parchment paper across the bottom and up 2 sides of an 8"x8" pan
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour (or 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon All Purpose Flour)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) frozen unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- Food processor OR bowl
Clinton St. Bakery Pancakes
By Janet-2
Measure and sift dry ingredients into bowl
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter plus 2 tsp. melted for griddle
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cup bananas
- 1 cup walnuts
- Makes 18-20 3" pancakes.
- Maple Butter
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 sticks butter, cut into cubes
Cream Scones
By Janet-2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur, like Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 1 cup dried currants
- 2 tsps. orange zest
- 2 cups flour, sifted
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, plus more for rolling
- 6 tbsp. sugar
- 5 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. coarse salt
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg, plus 1 egg yolk (reserve egg white for egg wash)
- sanding sugar
Watermelon Granita
By Janet-2
Puree melon, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and pinch of salt in blender; pour into 8-inch square pan
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 4 cups quartered hulled strawberries
- Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Watermelon-Granita-with-Gingered-Strawberries-360529#ixzz1Qb8Ece2V
Zucchini Keftedes with Feta and Dill
By Janet-2
Grate zucchini on large holes of box grater onto clean kitchen towel
- 1 1/3 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- 1 cup panko (japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- 1 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese
- Canola oil (for frying)
- Plain whole-milk or reduced-fat Greek-style yogurt (for garnish)
- Additional chopped fresh dill (for garnish)