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Eton Mess
By Chez_Alexander
Eton mess is a traditional English dessert consisting of a mixture of strawberries, pieces of meringue, and cream
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 lb strawberries
- 2 tablespoons sweet Sherry
- 1/2 cup well-chilled heavy cream
Rainier Cherry Crumble
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2
- Cooking spray
- 2 TBS cornstarch
- 2 TBS fresh lemon juice
- Dash of salt
- 3 lbs very sweet cherries, such as Rainier, pitted
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 TBS finely chopped almonds, toasted
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 7 TBS chilled butter, cut into small pieces
Hot Crab Dip
By Chez_Alexander
The perfect party appetizer, this is the BEST Hot Crab Dip recipe ever
- 2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 (6-ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
Spicy Shrimp Noodles
By Chez_Alexander
1. Cook noodles according to package directions
- 6 ounces uncooked brown rice pad Thai noodles
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 cups sliced scallions (about 2 bunches)
- 8 ounces peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup chopped unsalted peanuts, divided
- 3 tablespoons unsalted ketchup
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Chicken-Fried Skirt Steak with Country Gravy
By Chez_Alexander
For a complete diner-style meal, serve this indulgent main with sautéed green beans and buttermilk biscuits
- 1 cup beef broth, divided
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 4 4- to 5-inch-long pieces skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- 1 fully cooked breakfast pork-sausage patty (about 1 ounce), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion tops
Jalapeno Popper Wontons
By Chez_Alexander
1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese
- 1 package refrigerated square wonton wrappers
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 3 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Coarse salt
Cilantro Lime Slaw
By Chez_Alexander
Excellent on fish or shrimp tacos
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 TBS lime zest
- 5 TBS fresh lime juice
- 6 TBS mayonnaise
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup scallions, chopped
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
Butterscotch Crispy Rice Bars
By Chez_Alexander
1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 (7-oz.) jar marshmallow creme
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 6 cups brown rice crisps cereal
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 ounces butterscotch chips
- 2 teaspoons 2% reduced-fat milk
Chocolate Amaretto Layer Cake
By Chez_Alexander
CAKE: Prepare cake mix as directed, then add amaretto and almond extract
- CAKE:
- 1 package Devil's Food cake
- 3 TBS Amaretto liquor
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- FILLING:
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/3 cup Amaretto liquor
- 1 quart heavy cream
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted
- FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (use more for darker flavor, less for lighter flavor)
Lemon Cheesecake Squares with Fresh Berries
By Chez_Alexander
Top these delicious bite-size cheesecakes with fresh raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and/or blueberries
- CRUST:
- 9 whole graham crackers
- 5 tablespoons butter
- FILLING:
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh berries