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"Spread A Little Joy" Hot Cheese Dip
By Chez_Alexander
Recipe from the Randy Wayne White Gulf Coast Cookbook
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- 4 oz prepared French onion dip
- 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 TBS chopped onions
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped pecan and walnut pieces
Dark Chocolate Waffles
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 200F. 2
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cacao), finely chopped or grated
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apples & Mushrooms
By Chez_Alexander
1. Remove tenderloin from refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 lb.)
- Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 medium apple, cored, cut into 3/4" wedges
- 8 ounces crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, trimmed, quartered
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves
Oatmeal Cookie Peach Cobbler
By Chez_Alexander
You can make this oatmeal cookie-peach cobbler recipe in individual ramekins with one dollop of dough on top of eac...
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- FILLING:
- 11 cups sliced peeled peaches (about 5 pounds)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Cooking spray
Mocha Affogato with Vanilla Cream
By Chez_Alexander
Store-bought ice cream serves as the base for this complex-flavored, creamy treat
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 4 cups chocolate ice cream
- 1 cup hot brewed espresso
- 1/2 cup Frangelico (hazelnut-flavored liqueur)
- 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, shaved
Cheesy, Smoky Pinto Beans
By Chez_Alexander
Place half of beans in a bowl; coarsely mash with a fork
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed, drained, and divided (1/2 can / 1/2 can)
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ounces (1/2 cup) cheddar cheese, shredded and divided (1 oz / 1 oz)
Lemon Basil Shrimp and Pasta
By Chez_Alexander
A zesty one-pot shrimp and pasta dish is complete after tossing with capers, basil, olive oil, and lemon juice
- 3 quarts water
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups baby spinach
Sardine Pâté
By Chez_Alexander
This lightened-up pâté recipes is made from protein-packed sardines and enriched with the fresh flavors of red on...
- 2 cans oil-packed sardines
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves or chives
- Kosher salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- grated lemon peel for garnish
- chopped cilantro or chives for garnish
Wild Mushroom Pate on Brioche With Pickled Red Onion
By Chez_Alexander
A recipe from The Pantry, Seattle, WA
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 oz dried wild mushrooms (such as black trumpet, porcini, or morels, or a mixture of all three)
- 3 TBS unsalted butter
- 1 cup small-diced yellow onion
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/4 tsp smoked salt, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp minced fresh sage, plus a few tiny sage leaves for garnish
- 1 tsp minced fresh thyme
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 TBS Marsala
- 1/2 loaf of brioche bread, sliced into triangles and toasted
- Capers, for optional garnish
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
By Chez_Alexander
1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat
- 2 TBS butter
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk (whole)
- 5 tsp flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 TBS fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream