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Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 425F. 2
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 TBS Dijon mustard
- 4 (4 oz) chicken cutlets
- 1/3 cup panko
- 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 2 TBS grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 tsp minced fresh rosemary
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Rosemary leaves (optional)
French Toast with Pears and Pomegranate Sauce
By Chez_Alexander
1. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and 1/2 tsp cardamom to blend in 15X10X2 baking dish
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, divided (1/2 tsp / 3/4 tsp)
- 4 thick slices (3/4") egg bread
- 4 TBS butter, divided (1 TBS / 2 TBS / 1 TBS)
- 2 firm but ripe unpeeled pears, halved, cored, cut lengthwise into 1/3" slices
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 3/4 cup (packed) brown sugar
Rice Waffles
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat a waffle iron until hot
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 large egg, separated
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Tropical Depression
By Chez_Alexander
Place vodka, brandy, amaretto, pineapple juice, a splash of sour mix, and a dash of grenadine in a shaker with thre...
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz brandy
- 1/2 oz amaretto
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- sour mix
- Grenadine
- 1 oz Coca-Cola
Pork & Mushroom Stew (600 Calories)
By Chez_Alexander
1. Heat oil and butter in a sauté pan over medium-high
- HEAT:
- .5 TBS olive oil
- 7g butter
- 227 g (~.5 lb) pork tenderloin, cut into 2" pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper
- SWEAT:
- 229 g (~8 oz) cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 70g (~.25) cup shallots, sliced
- 1 TBS flour
- DEGLAZE:
- 1 fl oz dry sherry or white wine
- 3 fl oz white grape juice or apple cider
- 3 fl oz chicken broth (made with 1 TBS Better Than Bouillon)
- .5 TBS chopped thyme
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Cappuccino Eclairs
By Chez_Alexander
FILLING: 1. Brew 2 cups water and coffee in standard coffeemaker
- FILLING:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup finely ground full-flavored coffee beans (such as French roast)
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, diced
- ÉCLAIR DOUGH:
- 1 cup water
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, diced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup bread flour
- 4 large eggs
- 4 ounces imported milk chocolate, melted
- Powdered sugar
Seared Tilapia with Pineapple & Cucumber Relish
By Chez_Alexander
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, ginger, honey, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and...
- 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp. Grated Ginger
- 2 tsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded if desired), finely chopped
- 1/2 small pineapple (about 1 lb), peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces
- 1 small english cucumber, cut into small pieces
- 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets
- kosher salt
- Pepper
Spring Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese
By Chez_Alexander
Get a full taste of spring with this baby spinach, pea, and asparagus salad topped with herbed goat cheese
- 8 cups water
- 8 ounces fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup frozen green peas (about 5 oz.)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 (3-oz.) goat cheese log
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup thinly sliced radishes (about 3 oz.)
- 1/4 cup roasted unsalted almonds
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
Quick Nicoise Salad
By Chez_Alexander
Like the classic French Salad Nicoise
- 1 pound red potatoes (about 2 large), cubed
- 1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup oil and vinegar salad dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 6 cups torn romaine
- 4 hard-cooked large eggs, sliced
- 3 pouches (2-1/2 ounces each) light tuna in water
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
Striped Bass with Cilantro-Onion Salad
By Chez_Alexander
Wild striped bass has a clean and assertive taste that is great with the strong flavors of Southwestern cooking
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 (6-ounce) wild or farmed striped bass fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves (about 1 bunch)
- 2 cups thinly sliced onion
- Chipotle Tabasco sauce, optional