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Avocado, Radish and Basil Soup
By LRay
Directions Scoop flesh from avocados and puree with water, salt, and basil in a blender until smooth
- 2 chilled avocados (7 to 8 ounces each)
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 1/2 cups basil leaves
- 3 trimmed large radishes
- Freshly ground pepper
- Julienned radish and basil leaves (optional)
Pecan Pie Muffins
By LRay
If you love Pecan Pie you will love these muffins! I make these muffins at least once every two weeks! I take them ...
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
“Tater Tots” with Spicy Mayonnaise
By LRay
Bon Appetit, May 2014, page 22
- spicy mayonnaise
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
- 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
- 1/4 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- “Tater Tots"
- 3 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lb.), scrubbed
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cupheavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more
- 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
- Vegetable oil (for frying; about 3 cups)
Olive Oil Poppy Seed Cake with Goat Cheese Panna Cotta and Fresh Berries
By LRay
The Local Palate, May 2015, page 63
- Cake
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/3 cups olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 3 eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup Cointreau
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup poppy seeds
- Panna Cotta
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 sheets gelatin, bloomed in ice water
- 1/2 cup chèvre
- Pinch salt
- Fresh black pepper
- Berries
- 1 pint strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Springerle (Holiday Springerle)
By LRay
From King Authur Flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon anise oil, lemon oil, or flavor of your choice
- 3 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- anise seed (optional)
Methodist Cake
By LRay
Cake: Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, salt and soda
- CAKE:
- 2 Cups Flour
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Cocoa
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 Cup Wesson Oil
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- ICING:
- 1/3 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 Stick Butter
- 1 (1 Pound Box) Powdered Sugar
- 4 Tablespoons Cocoa
- 1/2 Cup Nuts
Boozy Peach Shortcakes with Sweet Cream
By LRay
Southern Living, June 2015, Page 101
- 6 fresh peaches, sliced
- 1/3 cup peach schnapps
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 6 refrigerated jumbo biscuits (from a 16.3-oz. can)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3 teaspoons Demerara sugar
Coq au Vin (Southern Living)
By LRay
Southern Living, December 2014, page 188
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 chicken leg quarters (4 to 5 lb.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 (1-oz.) bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 (8-oz.) packages fresh cremini mushrooms, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
- 3 cups dry white wine
- 1 (32-oz.) container reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 (6-oz.) package baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon butter
Greek Eggplant Fries
By LRay
Better Homes and Gardens, September 2016, page 90
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 5.3 ounce container plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pounds), peeled if desired
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup purchased olive tapenade or bruschetta topper (optional)
Honey-Hazelnut Financiers
By LRay
Bon Appetit, May 2014, page 108
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, room temperature, for pans
- 1 1/4 cups skin-on hazelnuts, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 anilla bean, split lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons honey, preferably raw
- 3 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup(packed) dark brown sugar