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Poppy-Seed Danishes with Cherry-Cream Cheese Filling
By LRay
Directions Make the dough: Warm milk, butter, and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over a low heat until mix...
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, plus more for bowl
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (one 1/4-ounce envelope) active dry yeast
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface and hands
- Salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon heavy cream, for egg wash
- FOR THE FILLING
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1/3 cup cherry preserves
- FOR THE GLAZE
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Oyster-Bacon Pot Pie
By LRay
Southern Living, January 2015, page 84
- 1 qt. shucked fresh oysters, undrained
- 4 thick bacon slices, diced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces fresh button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 (17.3-oz.) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 large egg
Southwestern Turkey Meat Loaf
By LRay
Makes: 8 to 10 servings Prep:30 mins Cool: 20 mins Bake: 350°F 1 hr 15 mins Stand: 10 mins Nutrition Facts (S...
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can beef broth
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 pounds uncooked ground turkey
- 1 cup frozen or canned whole kernel corn, thawed or drained
- 1/2 cup bottled picante sauce
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips or corn chips
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- Shredded Mexican-style four cheese blend, chopped tomato, snipped fresh cilantro, sliced fresh jalapeno pepper, and/or lime wedges (optional)
Herb-Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb
By LRay
Southern Living, March 2014, page 117, by Cynthia Graubert
- 1 (5-lb.) boneless leg of lamb, rolled and tied
- 3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh rosemary leaves
- 2/3 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh thyme leaves
- 2 shallots, coarsely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 10 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 2 pounds small new potatoes
Crab Cakes with Apricot Sauce
By LRay
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Hot pepper sauce
- 2 6 ounce canscooked crab meat, drained, flaked and cartiledge removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup apricot fruit spread
- 1 teaspoon Chinese-style hot mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Sliced heirloom tomatoes (optional)
- Fresh dill (optional)
Spinach-and-Romaine Salad with Cucumbers, Radishes, and Creamy Mint Dressing
By LRay
Southern Living, March 2016, page 99
- 1 (5-oz.) pkg. baby spinach
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
- 2 cucumbers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Princess Biscuit
By LRay
The Local Palate, March 2013, page 48
- Biscuits
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rapid rise dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (around 115 degrees)
- 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
- 2 cups soft winter wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup melted butter, plus more for brushing biscuits
- 1 cup full-fat buttermilk
- Chicken Brine
- 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- Fried Chicken Batter
- Peanut oil for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Chicken Dip
- 1 cup reserved peanut oil from frying
- 10 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- Biscuit Assembly
- Honey
- Creole mustard
- Dill pickles
Salmon Croquettes with Dill Sauce
By LRay
Southern Living FEBRUARY 2015, page 94
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of ground red pepper
- 2 (14.75-oz.) cans salmon, packed in water
- 2 cups finely chopped celery
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 to 2 tsp. table salt
- 1 to 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Garnish: blistered green onions
Salted Caramel "Ding Dong" Cake
By LRay
Salted Caramel "Ding Dong" Cake It may look like a giant lunch-box treat, but an ultra-smooth ganache and a final...
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup hot strong coffee
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs
Strawberry Vinaigrette
By LRay
Southern Living, APRIL 2014, page 128
- 1/4 cup Strawberry-Lemonade Jam
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper