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Cream Of Asparagus Soup
By LRay
Combine in a large pot asparagus, potatoes, marjoram, basil, thyme, cumin, onion powder and salt
- 16 ounces blenderized asparagas pieces
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2-3 pinches marjoram, crushed
- 1 pinch sweet basil, crushed
- 1 pinch Thyme
- 1 Dash Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 12 ounces milk
- 2-3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
Squash Frittata
By LRay
Whitney Otawka, Farm 255, Athens, GA, Southern Living JULY 2013, Page 99
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 pound fingerling potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 cups)
- 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Garnishes: chopped fresh chives, flat-leaf parsley, and basil; freshly ground pepper
Coconut Crunch Cake
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, April 2014, Page 109
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 cup cream of coconut
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut (8 ounces)
- Chocolate Sauce, for serving
Gargonzola-Walnut Salad
By LRay
Southern Living Magazine
- 4 Ounces Gorgonzola Cheese, Crumbled
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 medium head romaine lettuce, torn
- 1 cup walnut pieces, toasted
Vietnamese Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
By LRay
To make the pickled carrots, in a heatproof bowl, combine the carrots and onion
- 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tbs. sugar
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/3-inch thickness
- 1 1/2 tsp. Chinese five spice powder
- 3 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. fish sauce
- 4 deli rolls, split in half lengthwise
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 jalapeño, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
Grilled Sweet Onion and Butter Sandwich
By LRay
Bon Appetit, April 2016, page 106
- 8 slices white sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 small sweet onion, sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
- Flaky sea salt
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- Chopped parsley (for serving)
- A 3 1/2-inch-diameter cookie cutter
Carrot-Cake Parfaits
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, April 2014, page 111
- Vegetable-oil cooking spray 8 ounces carrots, peeled and grated (about 4 cups)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 cup safflower oil
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup apricot jam
- Cream-Cheese Filling
Delicate Charlotte Tea Cakes
By LRay
Cake: 1. Place the oven rack on the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350º
- For the Whipped Cream:
- For the angel food cake
- 1 Cups Sifted Cake Flour (Sifted 3 Times)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Superfine Sugar
- 1 1/2 Cups Egg Whites (About 12 egg whites), room temperature
- 1 Teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla
- Fresh Berries for Garnish
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Confectioners' Sugar
- Equipment:
- A 10-inch tube pan, ungreased
- 3-inch biscuit cutter
- Straws
Asian Salad Cups
By LRay
by Ellen Austin in the Big Spring Herald November 24, 2013
- Salad Cups
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1/4 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 cup cabbage (green), roughly chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled, chopped
- 1/2 cup broccoli slaw mix
- 1 green onion, roughly chopped
- sesame dressing (recipe below)
- Sesame Dressing
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Spiced Coconut-Cherry Mold
By LRay
Southern Living, March 2014, page 89
- 1 cup frozen cherries*
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 4 cups coconut milk, divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- Vegetable cooking spray