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Garlicky Lemon-Tahini Dressing
By Chez_Alexander
Place tahini in a medium bowl
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 grated garlic clove
Chicken Salad Tarts
By Chez_Alexander
This appetizer recipe for Chicken Salad Tarts is perfect for any occasion and (almost!) too pretty to eat
- 1 (1.9-oz.) package frozen mini phyllo pastry shells
- 3/4 cup store-bought chicken salad
- Mango slices
- Blackberries
- Basil sprigs
Jaffa Cakes
By Chez_Alexander
A recipe from The Pantry, Seattle, WA
- ORANGE JELLY:
- 2 medium oranges
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 TBS granulated sugar
- 2 sheets gelatin
- SPONGE CAKE:
- 15 grams unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 40 grams granulated sugar
- 40 grams all-purpose flour, sifted
- Pinch of kosher salt
- CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
- 200 grams dark chocolate (60-70%), chopped
Goat Cheese Poppers with Honey
By Chez_Alexander
In addition to being a delicious appetizer, Goat Cheese Poppers with Honey are great as croutons on salads or as "m...
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 (11-ounce) log soft goat cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups canola oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Steak with Argentine Chimichurri Sauce
By Chez_Alexander
Argentines are well-known for their love of meat, and it's customary to serve grilled steaks and other meats made w...
- 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 TBS olive oil
- 2 TBS red wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt & black papper
- 4 (4 oz) New York strip steaks
Mornay Sauce
By Chez_Alexander
Classic cheese sauce for vegetables, seafood, or crepes
- 1 TBS butter
- 1 TBS flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1.5 oz grated Swiss or Gruyere cheese
- .5 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp mild prepared mustard, preferably of the Dijon type
Bridge Creek Heavenly Hots
By Chez_Alexander
1. Put eggs in a mixing bowl and stir until well-blended
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup cake flour
- 2 cups sour cream
- 3 TBS sugar
Bakewell Slice
By Chez_Alexander
A recipe from The Pantry, Seattle, WA
- BASE:
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams icing sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 200 grams cold, unsalted butter, cubed
- 12 TBS raspberry jam
- CAKE:
- 200 grams unsalted butter, soft and cut into cubes
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 100 grams almond flour
- 100 grams all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 50 grams flaked almonds
Cucumber-Corn Salad
By Chez_Alexander
1. In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped basil
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
- 4 cups chopped fresh cucumbers
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
Vanilla-Bourbon Pumpkin Tart
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2
- CRUST:
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 5 cookie sheets)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Cooking spray
- FILLING:
- 1 cup (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- Remaining ingredients:
- 1/3 cup cold heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar