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Cherry Tortoni
By Chez_Alexander
The tart cherries brighten the classic flavor of almond in this tortoni
- 2 1/4 cups fresh or frozen (not thawed) pitted sour cherries (3/4 lb)
- 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons Di Saronno Amaretto or other almond-flavored liqueur
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 1/2 cups sliced almondstoasted and cooled completely
- 1 1/4 cups fine vanilla-wafer crumbs (from about 40 wafers)
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/3 cups chilled heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sweet Marsala wine or sweet Sherry
- 3/4 cup coarsely ground amaretti cookies (from about 20 one-inch cookies)
- Special equipment: a 9- to 9 1/2-inch springform pan; an instant-read thermometer
Campfire Potatoes
By Chez_Alexander
Place the potatoes and onion on a large piece of heavy-duty foil (about 20 in
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
Spinach & Blue Cheese Chicken
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 ounce prosciutto, chopped
- 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
French Toast with Grand Marnier
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 250F. 2
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 TBS Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 8 1-inch slices brioche, challah, or other egg bread (cut from center of loaf)
- Melted butter
- Powdered Sugar
Mojito Fruit Salad
By Chez_Alexander
1. Bring water, sugar, and lime zest to a roiling boil in small saucepan
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Zest from 1 lime
- 1 package mint leaves
- 1 TBS fresh lime juice
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1/2 honeydew melon, balled
Fusilli With Lemon-Cream Sauce, Asparagus, and Peas
By Chez_Alexander
Fresh, lively, creamy taste
- 4 oz uncooked fusilli pasta
- 3/4 cup asparagus slices (about 1/4 lb), julienned
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 TBS butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 TBS cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 1/2 TBS fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
- Ground red pepper to taste
Honey-Thyme Butternut Squash
By Chez_Alexander
This golden, honey-sweetened squash can easily pass as a potato dish
- 1 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds), peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Easy Thai Steak Noodle Bowl
By Chez_Alexander
1. Combine cabbage, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss well to combine
- 2 1/2 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, divided
- 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 8 ounces uncooked flat rice noodles (pad Thai noodles, such as Annie Chun's)
- 12 ounces top sirloin steak, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste (such as Thai Kitchen)
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
- 4 lime wedges (optional)
Grilled Ginger-Lime Shrimp
By Chez_Alexander
Since the chopped garlic is part of the marinade, which adheres well to the shrimp, it has plenty of time to develo...
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 32 shrimp)
- Cooking spray
Mojo Grilled Chicken Breasts
By Chez_Alexander
The red onions develop a nice char on the grill, but they finish cooking and develop a depth and sweetness once lef...
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Cooking spray
- 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)