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Mango-Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing
By exdircomp
Heat Delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a medium frying pan over high heat
- 2 ripe mangos, diced
- 2 ripe avocado, diced
- 4 carrots, peeled and shredded
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 scallions, sliced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 small bunch fresh mint, chopped
- 1 pound grilled shrimp
- 2 tbsp Delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, such as Arbequina
- 1 fresh lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp Lime Olive Oil
- 2 tsp sugar, honey or agave nectar
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- salt and pepper to taste
Chicken Cordon Bleu
By exdircomp
Serve with Roasted Chicken Jus
- 4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 4 thin slices prosciutto di Parma
- 1/2 pound Gruyere, grated
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Spinach / brussel sprouts Gratin
By exdircomp
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 6 large shallotas
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup light cream
- 3 pounds frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and shaved brussel sprouts, and greens combined
- 2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
Thin Mint Cupcakes
By exdircomp
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUST:
- Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed chocolate wafers
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES:
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- MINT BUTTERCREAM:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 drop green food coloring, optional
- MINT CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons mint extract
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
By exdircomp
Directions 1.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
- Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 4 cups (540 g) raw hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup (43 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) light olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Strawberry Tiramisu Cones
By exdircomp
Directions In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 8 ounces of chocolate in 30 second intervals in the microwave unti...
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped, plus another 1-ounce chunk for garnish
- 8 sugar cones (the dark brown ones)
- 30 espresso beans, crushed or 4 tablespoons ground espresso
- 3 pints ripe strawberries
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 7 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
Cherry Crisp
By exdircomp
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar you may use Splendid for baking
- 1/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups pitted frozen cherries, thawed
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Scotch Eggs
By exdircomp
Place 4 eggs in a small saucepan; add cold water to cover
- INGREDIENTS
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup finely crushed corn flakes
- 7 ounces (3/4 cup) fresh breakfast sausage, casings removed (if necessary sage best
- 1 tablespoon teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- Mustard
Caramel Sauce
By exdircomp
The sauce can be cooled and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two weeks
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup sugar approximately 7 ounces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon juice from 1 lemon
German Chocolate Whoopie Pies
By exdircomp
he whoopie pie recipes just keep getting better
- Ingredients for Cookies:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-1/8 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup nonhydrogenated solid vegetable shortening or unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Ingredients for German Chocolate Filling:
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup 1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- Ingredients for Chocolate Ganache:
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips