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Salvadoran "Quesadilla" Cake
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 400F with rack in middle
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 TBS sour cream
- 1/2 oz finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, not toasted
Pork Diane
By Chez_Alexander
1. For sauce, in a small bowl stir together the water, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and mustard; set aside
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 4 (4 oz) boneless pork top loin chops, cut 3/4 to 1 inch thick
- 1/2-1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives, parsley, or oregano
Sweet Potato Casserole
By Chez_Alexander
Our modern twist on the classic sweet potato casserole is a fragrant vanilla bean streusel
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
Creamy Garlic Herb Dip
By Chez_Alexander
Combine all ingredients in a bowl; beat with mixer at high speed for 2 minutes or until smooth
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 TBS fresh chives, minced
- 1 TBS fresh parsely, minced
- 1 tsp grated lemon rind
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Mexican Pineapple Salad
By Chez_Alexander
Toss together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (3 lb) pineapple, peeled and diced
- 1/2 lb jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4" pieces
- 1 avocado, cut into cubes
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (~1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 1 TBS white vinegar
Salad with Cherries, Goat Cheese, and Pistachios
By Chez_Alexander
The cherries offer a sweet, juicy burst to complement peppery greens and tangy cheese
- 4 cups arugula
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/3 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
- 1 1/2 TBS fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp honey
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 1 cup pitted, halved fresh Rainier cherries
- 1 oz crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup salted dry-roasted pistachios