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Bacon-Filled Medjool Dates
By LRay
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup whole almonds or pecan halves, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
- 24 unpitted whole medjool dates (about 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme
Shakshuka
By LRay
Better Homes and Gardens, September 2016, page 77
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 1 large red sweet pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeno chile pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 28 ounce can whole plum tomatoes with juices, coarsely chopped
- 6 eggs
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh cilantro and/or oregano
Chilaquiles with Blistered Tomatillo Salsa and Eggs
By LRay
Bon Appetit, July 2015, page 98
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill
- 2 pounds tomatillos (about 20 medium), husks removed, rinsed
- 2 jalapeños
- 1 large white onion, quartered through root end
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
- 1 10-ounce bag yellow corn tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 ounces ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta), crumbled
- Hot sauce and cilantro leaves
Coconut Pudding
By LRay
Southern Living, December 2014, page 155
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (13.5-oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Garnish: toasted flaked coconut
High Hat’s Hushpuppies
By LRay
The Local Palate, Feb/March 2014, page 120
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups cornmeal (we use a medium-coarse grind for added texture)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 whole eggs and 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 white onion, grated on a box grater into a bowl to catch all of the juice
- Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
- Butter for serving
Matcha–White Chocolate Sugar Cookies
By LRay
Bon Appetit, December 2014, page 81
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon plus 2 Tbsp. matcha
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- Ingredient Info
- Matcha, also called green tea powder, is available at Japanese markets and some supermarkets, and online.
Za’atar Potato Salad
By LRay
The Local Palate, April 2015, Page 57
- 3 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon za’atar, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup quartered artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup minced scallions
Heavenly Rice
By LRay
Drain pineapple and reserve 3/4 juice
- 1 Can (15 1/2 ounces) Crushed Pineapple, Drained
- 1/2 Cup Instant Rice
- 1 Package (3 ounces) Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 1/2 Cup Miniature Marshmallows
- 1/3 Cup 'Chopped Nuts
- Whipped Cream (Optional)
Classic Shortcakes
By LRay
Better Homes & Gardens, June 2014, page 140, Nutrition Facts (Classic Shortcakes)Per serving: 757 kcal cal
- Classic Shortcakes:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, separated
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whipping cream
- 1 egg, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Sweetened Whipped Cream:
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Beet Dip with Cotija Cheese
By LRay
You'll love serving this colorful Beet Dip, crafted by Bon Appétit Executive Chef Mary Nolan and complemented by S
- 4 medium beets (about 1 lb.), greens removed, scrubbed
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 2 Tbsp. thinly shaved cotija cheese
- 1 bag STACY'S® SIMPLY NAKED® Pita Chips