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Corn Fritters with Jalapeno Jelly
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 200°. 2
- 3.38 ounces flour (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
- 6 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
- 1/4 cup jalapeño pepper jelly
Lady's Sangria
By Chez_Alexander
Combine the first five ingredients (through lime juice) in a pitcher
- 1 750-ml bottle white wine
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
- 1/4 cup gold rum
- 1 TBS lime juice
- 2 cups chopped peaches
- 1 cup raspberries, slightly crushed
- 1 cup chopped apple
- 2 cups sparkling water
Mushroom Asiago Chicken
By Chez_Alexander
1. Pound chicken breast with a meat mallet between 2 sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap until meat is uniform th...
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (about 2 large)
- 2 cups mushrooms, cut in half
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 springs fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
- 1/2 cup seasoned flour
- 2 tbs butter
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 oz shredded asiago cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp pepper (or to taste)
Orange-Ricotta Pancakes with Raspberry-Orange Syrup
By Chez_Alexander
Pancakes: 1) In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt 2) In a...
- Pancakes:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 TBS sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (whole) milk
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (full fat)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp finely shredded orange peel
- Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 TBS lemon juice
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
Lemon-Thyme Turkey
By Chez_Alexander
Brining the bird makes the meat incredibly juicy and tender without adding a lot of sodium—it’s the secret tric...
- BRINE:
- 16 cups water, divided
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 bay leaves
- 6 thyme sprigs
- 1/3 cup kosher salt
- TURKEY:
- 1 (14-lb.) whole fresh or frozen turkey, thawed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 5 thyme sprigs
- 2 lemons, halved
- 1 white onion, quartered
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Classic Beef Stroganoff (Betty Crocker)
By Chez_Alexander
1. Cut beef across grain into about 1 1/2x1/2-inch strips
- 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin steak, 1/2 inch thick
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2 1/2 cups)
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz egg noodles, cooked
Zesty Orange-Banana Sauce
By Chez_Alexander
1. Grate enough peel from orange to make 1/2 tsp
- 1 orange
- 3 firm, ripe bananas
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 TBS minced candied ginger
- 2 TBS Cointreau or other orange-flavored liquor
Chicken With Lemon Caper Sauce
By Chez_Alexander
1. Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound to an even thickness using a meat mallet
- 4 (4 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 3 TBS flour
- 2 TBS butter
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 TBS capers, drained
- 3 TBS minced parsley
Flamingo Fizz
By Chez_Alexander
Combine first 6 ingredients in a cocktail shaker
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) gin
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) pomegranate liqueur (such as Pama)
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) 100 percent pomegranate juice (such as POM Wonderful)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 egg white
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) seltzer
- Garnishes: pomegranate seeds, lime slice, fresh mint sprig
Cornmeal & Ricotta Waffles
By Chez_Alexander
Cornmeal makes the waffles crispy; ricotta keeps them moist
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese (12 ounces)
- 2 cups milk
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving
- Pure maple syrup, for serving
- Crisp bacon strips, for serving