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Cranberry-Orange Relish
By Chez_Alexander
Sweet and tart, this cranberry and orange relish is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dinner
- 1 large orange
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 (10-ounce) packages fresh cranberries
Atlantic Beach Pie
By Chez_Alexander
This is a newer version of a pie that is commonly served at seafood restaurants on the North Carolina coast
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 sleeves of saltine crackers
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- For the filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup lemon or lime juice or a mix of the two
- Fresh whipped cream and coarse sea salt for garnish
Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
By Chez_Alexander
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 4 ears fresh corn, shucked, kernels removed (about 3 cups kernels)
- Kosher salt
- 2 TBS mayonnaise
- 2 oz feta or cotija cheese, finely crumbled
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 TBS fresh lime juice
- Cayenne pepper to taste
Key Lime Cupcakes with Lime Cream Cheese Frosting
By Chez_Alexander
CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 350F
- CUPCAKES:
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 TBS fresh lime juice
- 1 TBS finely grated lime peel
- 1/4 tsp neon-green food coloring
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- FROSTING:
- 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 TBS finely grated lime peel
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Ginger-Cilantro Rice
By Chez_Alexander
1. Combine rice and ginger rounds in large saucepan
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 1-inch-long pieces fresh ginger, peeled, each cut into 4 rounds, plus 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 2/3 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1 1/3 tcups chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon (or more) unseasoned rice vinegar
Huevos Revueltos
By Chez_Alexander
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 3/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 oz Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 6 (6") corn tortillas, warmed
- 4 lime wedges (optional)
- Hot pepper sauce (e.g., Tabasco, optional)
Goat Cheese Tarts with Lemon-Fig Compote
By Chez_Alexander
These dainty little bites are surprisingly simple to prepare
- COMPOTE:
- 2 cups finely chopped dried black Mission figs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- TARTS:
- 2 (2.1-ounce) packages mini phyllo shells (such as Athens)
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 (4-ounce) package goat cheese
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Meringue Frosting
By Chez_Alexander
1. Combine 2/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and dash of salt in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boi...
- 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup water
- Dash of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grilled and Dilled Corn on the Cob
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat 2
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 2 TBS fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 10 ears shucked corn
- Cooking spray
- 2 oz cotija cheese, queso blanco, or feta, finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Herb-Crusted Chicken Brochettes w/ Fiery Sweet Mango-Orange Salsa
By Chez_Alexander
SALSA: 1. Combine all ingredients
- SALSA:
- 1 orange, segmented
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 mango, diced
- 2 tsp shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 TBS jalapeno, minced
- 2 TBS Texas Pete fiery wing sauce (or equivalent)
- 2 TBS lime juice
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- CHICKEN:
- 1 lb boneless chicken tenders
- 1 cup flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs