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Lime Cream Trifle
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Spread pound cake cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet
- 1 (12-oz.) store-bought pound cake, cut into 1-in. cubes (about 6 cups)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk
- 4 limes, zested and juiced
- Garnish: lime slices, crushed graham crackers
Cream Puffs with Lemon-Cream Filling
By Chez_Alexander
LEMON CREAM FILLING: Combine sugar, egg, lemon juice, lemon peel, and pinch of salt in heavy small saucepan; whisk ...
- LEMON CREAM FILLING:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
- 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
- CREAM PUFFS:
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sifted all purpose flour (sifted, then measured)
- 6 large eggs, divided
- ASSEMBLY:
- Robin Eggs malted milk candy (optional)
- 4 ounces high-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Perugina), finely chopped
- Pastry bag with 1/2-inch plain round tip
Blondie in a Mug
By Chez_Alexander
1. Melt butter in a large, microwave-safe mug, approx 1 minute
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 6 tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
Peach and Ginger Cream Shortcakes
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper
- 2 cups flour
- 13 TBS sugar, divided (6 TBS / 1 TBS / 4 TBS)
- 1 TBS baking powder
- 8 TBS chilled butter, diced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger, divided (1/4 cup / 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup ginger ale
- 3 TBS plus 1 1/4 cups chilled heavy cream, divided (2 TBS / 1 TBS / 1.25 cups)
- 4 large peaches, halved, thinly sliced
Long John Silver's Batter
By Chez_Alexander
Sift dry ingredients. Add water and mix well
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
Blue Cheese & Herb Dip
By Chez_Alexander
Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, basil, chives, parsley, tarragon, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, garlic powder and...
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cups crumbled blue cheese (8 ounces)
Strawberries in Meyer Lemon Syrup
By Chez_Alexander
1. Place berries, juice, and sugar in a large bowl
- 4 cups quartered small strawberries
- 1/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Chicken Pasta With Mascarpone Cream Sauce
By Chez_Alexander
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain 2
- 9 oz uncooked orechiette pasta
- 12 oz skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 2 TBS butter, divided (1 TBS / 1 TBS)
- 1 cup chicken stock, divided (1/4 cup / 3/4 cup)
- 2 TBS flour
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided (2 TBS / 2 TBS)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 8 oz chopped mushroom blend
- 3 TBS red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
Salmon Teriyaki Noodles
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2
- SALMON:
- 12 oz salmon, cut into two pieces
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 6 oz dry rice noodles
- Black and white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallion
- TERIYAKI SAUCE:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Roasted Carrot Cake
By Chez_Alexander
A recipe from The Pantry, Seattle, WA
- ROASTED CARROT PUREE:
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
- 4 TBS light brown sugar
- 4 TBS honey
- 4 TBS unsalted butter
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Neutral oil to coat
- CARROT CAKE:
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground Chinese 5-Spice powder
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 4 large eggs, lightly whisked
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (e.g., safflower, sunflower, or avocado)