NiteSki's profile page
Recipes
Strawberry Shortcake With Basil
By NiteSki
Bring 1 1/2 cups cream to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat
- Ingredients
- 2 1/4 2 1/4 2 cups cold heavy cream, plus 2 tablespoons, for brushing
- 20 20 1/3 large basil leaves, plus 1/3 cup small or torn basil leaves
- 3 3 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more if needed
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- Salt
- 2 2 2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 2 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 4 1/2 4 cups sliced strawberries (1 pound 4 ounces)
- 3 3 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- Directions
- 2 2. to 400 3 3/4 400 degrees. Whisk together flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, the baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or rub in with your fingers. (The largest pieces should be the size of small peas.)
- 3 3. 3/4 Whisk together 3/4 cup heavy cream, the eggs, and vanilla. Stir into flour using a fork until ingredients are moistened but not fully incorporated. (Do not overmix.)
- 4 4. 9 1/2-inch 2 1 onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and pat into a 9 1/2-inch circle. Brush dough with remaining 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
- 5 5. 25 2 until light golden brown and just cooked through, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely, about 2 hours.
- 6 6. 1/4 1 macerate strawberries with remaining 1/4 cup sugar, plus more if needed, depending on sweetness, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour.
- 7 7. 7. Toss berries with small basil leaves. Whisk basil cream with confectioners' sugar in the chilled bowl of a mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Mound basil cream on shortcake. Spoon berries with juice over top.
- Cook's Note
- 4 to 8 to 1 to 3 of baking but can be stored, untopped, at room temperature for up to 8 hours. Basil cream can be refrigerated for up to 1 day; whip just before using. Berries can macerate for up to 3 hours.
Creamy Apple, Celery and Grape Salad
By NiteSki
For the cashew-naise, put cashews in a container, add cold water to cover by an inch; cover the container and refr...
- Cashew-naise:
- 1 cup whole raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Bragg Liquid Aminos
- Salad:
- 3 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, cored and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Sauce: Alabama White Barbecue
By NiteSki
Mix thoroughly This recipe makes a little over a cup, but may be doubled
- 1/2 C apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 C mayonnaise
- 1/4 C water
- 2 T sugar
- 1 T grnd black pepper
Vanilla-Scented Beignets
By NiteSki
Find more recipes at: foodandwine
- purpose flour 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 5 large eggs, at room temperature 1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil, for frying Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Texas Roadhouse Spicy Buffalo Wings
By NiteSki
Add chicken wings, or drums to your favorite Italian dressing
- Italian dressing
- Chicken wings and drums
- Vegetable or peanut oil
- Flour
- Seasoning salt
- Salt
- Pepper
- Granulated garlic
- Celery seed
- Cayenne pepper
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
Cream those Cheeses
By NiteSki
Easy!
- Simply soften a block of cream cheese and stir in fresh herbs, spices, chopped vegetables or fruit, jam, or fruit zest.
- You can choose any number of combinations and flavors. Flavored cream cheeses make perfect smears for bagels, crackers, sandwiches, muffins, and quick breads.
- You can even go as simple as to mix a bit of honey into the cheese.
Asian Steak Roll Ups
By NiteSki
Easy make-ahead roll ups with tons of veggies and the best Asian marinade loaded with so much flavor
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
- 1 zucchini, cut into matchsticks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced sirloin or top round steak
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional
Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe
By NiteSki
1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds
- 1 1 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
- 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 cups water
- 2 2 2 eggs
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 2 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
- 2 2 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
- 1 1 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- Fresh strawberries, optional
- 1 1. 30 2 a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
- 2 2. 9-in. 350° 25-35 10 to to floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- 3 3. to 9-in. 1/2-in. serrated knife, level tops of cakes if necessary. Return layers, top side up, to two clean 9-in. round baking pans. Pierce cakes with a meat fork or wooden skewer at 1/2-in. intervals.
- 5 5. 10 1 bottom of one pan in warm water for 10 seconds. Invert cake onto a serving platter. Top with reserved strawberries and 1 cup whipped topping. Place second cake layer over topping.
- 6 6. 1 12 cake with remaining whipped topping. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with fresh berries if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.
Pavlova with Rhubarb and Pistachios
By NiteSki
Preheat oven to 200 degrees
- 1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), divided
- Coarse salt
- 1 pound rhubarb, trimmed and sliced on the bias into 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Chopped roasted unsalted pistachios, for garnish
MINI APPLE TARTS
By NiteSki
...Preheat the oven to 425°F
- 1 box store-bought pie dough (2 sheets per box)
- 3 apples--peeled, cored and halved
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter