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Hummingbird Cake
By Chez_Alexander
This gorgeous and classic cake is all thanks to Mrs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 11/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 2 cups chopped bananas
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Shortening
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Truffled Roasted Potatoes
By Chez_Alexander
White truffle oil delivers a powerful flavor punch to roasted potatoes, more so than black truffle oil
- 2 (20-ounce) packages refrigerated red potato wedges (such as Simply Potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon white truffle oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Dark Chocolate and Cherry Brownies
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2
- Cooking spray
- 3.4 ounces flour (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cherry preserves
- 1/3 cup water
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 large egg white
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 2 TBS butter
- 2 firmly packed TBS dark brown sugar
- 1 TBS granulated sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 heaping tablespoons of semisweet chocolate chips
Candied Lemon Peel
By Chez_Alexander
1. Place rack on rimmed baking sheet
- 3 large lemons
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups sugar plus additional for sprinkling
Roasted Pork with Apples & Potatoes (600 calories)
By Chez_Alexander
This meal shows off the sheet pan at its most versatile: The protein, starch, vegetable, and pan sauce all cook to ...
- 200 g pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 tsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, divided
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- Black pepper to taste
- 210 g sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
- 85 g apple, sliced thickly
- 57 g haricots verts (French green beans), trimmed
- 1 tablespoons chicken stock (made with 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon)
- 11g butter
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Open-Faced Chicken and Muenster Sandwiches with Apricot-Dijon Spread
By Chez_Alexander
Inspired by French bistro fare, this sandwich is good with simple baked chips or a fruit salad
- 4 teaspoons apricot preserves
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 (2-ounce) slices country bread
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup thinly sliced peeled Ambrosia or Fuji apple (about 1/3 pound)
- 1/4 cup prechopped onion
- 2 1/2 cups bagged prewashed spinach
- 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast (about 12 ounces)
- 4 (1-ounce) Muenster cheese slices
Ham, Egg, and Cheese Crêpes
By Chez_Alexander
1. Heat a 12-inch non-stick crêpe pan or skillet over medium-high
- 2 TBS butter
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 8 oz. Swiss cheese, coarsely grated (2 cups)
- 1 lb. prosciutto thinly sliced (16 slices)
- 1 head green leaf lettuce, sliced into 1⁄2-inch strips
- 6 cooked crêpes (see Basic Crepe Batter recipe)
- Béchamel Sauce
Hummus Soup
By Chez_Alexander
1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium onion)
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups unsalted vegetable stock
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 1/8 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 (15-oz.) cans unsalted chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Open-Faced Beef Sandwiches with Greens & Horseradish Cream
By Chez_Alexander
1. To prepare cream, combine horseradish, sour cream, and crème fraîche in a small bowl; cover and chill
- HORSERADISH CREAM:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons drained prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
- SANDWICH:
- Cooking spray
- 3 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion (about 2 large)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups trimmed arugula
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 (1 1/2-ounce) slices Texas toast (or Italian/French bread), lightly toasted