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Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes
By Shawn
Directions: Preheat oven to 350F
- Ingredients (12 cupcakes):
- Vanilla Sponge Cake
- 3 large eggs, room temperature, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup cake flour, sifted
- Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- Others
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
Steamed Cod with Ginger and Scallions
By Shawn
1. In a large skillet, combine 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons finely grated...
- 4 skinless cod fillets, (6 to 8 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely grated, peeled fresh ginger
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 6 scallions, green parts cut into 3-inch lengths
Best Hummus
By Shawn
151 calories per 1/4 cup
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (if you’re using canned chickpeas)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (from 1 ½ to 2 lemons), more to taste
- 1 medium-to-large clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water, more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Any of the following garnishes: drizzle of olive oil or zough sauce, sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika, chopped fresh parsley
Smothered pork chops
By Shawn
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- • 2 (1-inch thick) pork chops
- • 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- • 3 to 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
- • 1 Vidalia onion, sliced
- • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- • 2 cups beef stock
- • 1 cup chicken stock
Pumpkin Bread
By Shawn
MAKES 3 SMALL LOAVES ( THE LOAF TINS, NOT THE REAL TINY ONES, BUT THE NEXT SIZE UP) or 2 large loaves Preheat oven...
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 16 ounces canned unsweetened pumpkin
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 2/3 cup water
Greek Style Spaghetti Squash
By Shawn
1. Preheat oven to 350o. Cut squash lengthwise and remove seeds from each half
- 1 spaghetti Squash
- 1 onion, diced small
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2-3 tomatoes, diced
- 2 about 2 oz. crumbled feta cheese
- 1 ⁄2 cup chopped black olives,
- sliced parsley, for serving
- salt and pepper, to taste
Grilled Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
By Shawn
For the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the sun-dried t...
- For the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (makes 1-1/2 cups)
- 1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 2 tablespoons water
- For the Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- 8 slices Italian bread
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 8 oz Fontina or Gruyere (or any good melting cheese), sliced or grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
Chocolate Fondue
By Shawn
Gently melt chocolate over hot water in a double boiler or heat in microwave on medium power for 2 to 4 minutes; mi...
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, brandy or rum (optional)
- Assorted fresh fruit
- Pound cake
Oat Waffles
By Shawn
1.In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: oat flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour*
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cinnamon, optional
- 3/4 cup room temperature milk of choice (light coconut milk, nut milk, cow's milk)
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Champion Chicken Parmesan
By Shawn
Cooking Light OCTOBER 2000
- Sauce:
- 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Chicken:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups hot cooked linguine (about 6 ounces uncooked pasta)