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Recipes
Original “Hot Brown” Sandwich
By LRay
The Local Palate, February 2015, page 43
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Pecorino-Romano cheese, plus extra for garnish
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
- 14 ounces roasted turkey breast, sliced thick
- 4 slices Texas toast, crust removed and sliced in half diagonally
- 2 Roma tomatoes, halved
- 4 slices bacon, cooked to crispy
- Paprika
- Parsley
Radicchio, Fennel, and Olive Panzanella
By LRay
Bon Appetit, April 2014, page 78
- 6 oz. country-style bread, torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 small head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems
- 1/2 cup green olives, pitted, halved
- 3 oz. aged sheep’s-milk cheese (such as Manchego), shaved
- 3 oz. hard salami, thinly sliced
Coconut Cheesecake Bars
By LRay
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 cup raw chip coconut
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 8 ounce packagecream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 egg
- 1 mango, halved, seeded, peeled and chopped
Raspberry Brownies
By LRay
Melt chocolate with shortening over warm water
- Velvet Glaze:
- 3 Squares (3 Ounces) Unsweetened Chocolate
- 1/2 Cup Shortening
- 3 Eggs
- 1 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 Cups Walnuts
- 1/3 Cup Raspberry Jam
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar (some recipes call for 2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla (some recipes call for 2 Teaspoons)
Lemon Whipped Goat Cheese
By LRay
Better Homes and Gardens, September 2014, page 122
- 11 ounces soft goat cheese (chevre), softened
- 1 lemon, zested
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons chives, minced
- Finely shredded lemon peel (optional)
Asparagus Frittata
By LRay
The Local Palate, May 2015
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 sweet onion, sliced
- 1 pound asparagus, tough ends removed, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 5 –6 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise of choice (homemade preferable)
- Dash of white truffle oil
Gooey Brown Butter Blondies with Pecans
By LRay
Bon Appetit, February 2015, Page 81
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Blondie
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cups (packed) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Pecan Pie Muffins
By LRay
Patti Eason, Memphis, Tennessee, Southern Living SEPTEMBER 2004
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Wonder Wings
By LRay
Southern Living, June 2015, Page 118
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Coconut Thumbprint Cookies with Salted Caramel
By LRay
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Table salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 12 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
- 44 small soft caramel candies (12 ounces), such as Kraft
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- Large, flaky sea salt, such as Maldon