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Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie
By Chez_Alexander
You only need 5 to 10 minutes of prep work to make this sophisticated Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie
- BRIE:
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel brie cheese, rind trimmed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- MAPLE HONEY DRIZZLE:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- Zest 1 orange
- 1/2 cup Fisher Nuts pecan halves, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Tennessee Butterscotch Bread Pudding
By Chez_Alexander
The base flavor in this old-fashioned bread pudding comes from dark brown sugar and butter
- BREAD PUDDING
- Butter at room temperature, for greasing the ramekins
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or half-and-half)
- 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 TBS butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 oz day-old bread cubes (1/2" cubes; bread such as ciabatta, country French, or country Italian)
- WHISKEY (TENNESSEE) BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 TBS water
- 2 TBS Jack Daniel's whiskey or bourbon whiskey
- 1 1/2 TBS butter
Cheesy Potato Casserole
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2
- 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 2/3 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded (about 1 cup)
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups cornflakes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
Martha Washington Candy
By Chez_Alexander
1. In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until blended
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
- 6 cups (36 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup shortening
Shrimp, Cabbage, and Carrot Potstickers
By Chez_Alexander
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
- 2 cups thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage
- 4 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, divided
- 5 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 40 gyoza skins or wonton wrappers
- Cornstarch
- 1 1/3 cups plus 1 Tbsp. water, divided
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Cooking spray
Cola-Marinated Flank Steak with Frito Chiliquiles
By Chez_Alexander
Crunchy Fritos with salsa is used in this delicious twist on Chiliquiles with flank steak marinated in cola topped ...
- 4 cups cola, preferably made with cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons jarred Thai green curry paste
- 2 Fresno chiles or jalapeños, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, cut lengthwise and crosswise to make 4 steaks
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for brushing
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa verde
- 8 ounces Fritos
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 Hass avocados, diced
- 3 tablespoons Cotija cheese, freshly grated
- Lime wedges, for serving
Corn and Chickpea Salad
By Chez_Alexander
Grilled corn is a summertime favorite
- 5 ear corn
- olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 c. diced seedless cucumber
- 1 c. drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
- 1 c. chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 c. Chopped fresh oregano
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 1 c. Crumbled feta
Tarragon Potato Salad
By Chez_Alexander
1, Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover them
- 2 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes (6 to 8 potatoes)
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tarragon or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped scallions, white and green parts
- 3 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
Captiva Eggs
By Chez_Alexander
Recipe courtesy of the Lighthouse Cafe on Sanibel Island, FL
- 2 TBS butter
- 6 large eggs
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
Steak Diane
By Chez_Alexander
1. Heat 1 TBS butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat for 1 minute
- 4 (3 oz) center cut beef tenderloin medallions, trimmed of all fat and pounded to 1/2" thick, chilled
- 1 1/2 oz clarified butter
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 TBS shallots, chopped fine
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup mushroom caps, sliced 1/8" thick
- 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 oz brandy
- 1 TBS chopped fresh parsley
- 1 TBS chopped fresh chives
- Salt and pepper to taste