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Hurricane, New Orleans
By TrayH
"When She comes blowing in the locals go hang in bars drinking these strong drinks to help pass the storm
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce white rum
- 1 ounce dark rum
- 1 ounce Bacardi 151 rum
- 1 ounce amaretto almond liqueur
- 1/4 ounce grenadine
- 3 ounces oranges or 3 ounces grapefruit juice
- 3 ounces unsweetened pineapple juice
- crushed ice
Fresh Berry Tiramisu
By TrayH
No other dessert combines such apparent opposites as light-textured sponge cake with the rich creaminess of mascarp...
- SPONGE CAKE:
- 1 c. (4 1/4 oz.) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 6 large eggs
- 1 c. (7 oz.) sugar
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- SYRUP:
- Zest of 2 lemons, peeled in strips with a peeler
- Juice of 2 lemons (1/3-1/2 c. lemon juice)
- 2 whole cloves
- 3/4 c. (5 1/4 oz.) sugar
- 3/4 c. (6 oz.) water
- 3 tbsp. (1 1/2 oz.) Grand Marnier or orange juice
- FILLING:
- 1 lb. mascarpone cheese
- 2 tbsp. orange zest
- 1 c. (8 oz.) whipping cream
- 1/2 c. (2 oz.) confectioner's sugar
- 2 qt. berries: raspberries, blueberries, strawberries or any
- combination you like
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
By TrayH
~For the pastry cream: * Bring the cream to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasional...
- ~For the Pastry Cream:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- pinch of table salt
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold & cut into 2 pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ~For the Cupcakes:
- 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoons table salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened but slightly cool, cut into 12 pieces
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ~For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Baby Shortbread Bites
By TrayH
Baby shortbread bites with mini chocolate chips and toffee bits studded throughout!
- 1 Cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup mini choc chips
- 3/4 cup heath toffee bits
- 1 tbsp vegetable shortening, optional
- 1 cup mini choc chips, optional
Italian Sandwich Salad
By TrayH
Amato's Italian Sandwiches are a staple in Maine
- 3 thick cut slices of good quality Ham, cubed (I have our deli counter cut this on #10)
- 6 thick cut slices COOPER SHARP cheese, cubed (cut on #10)
- 2 green peppers, chopped into chunks
- 3 tomatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 can black olives
- 3 whole SOUR pickles, diced
- 1 bottle italian dressing
- 1 box rotini pasta, cooked according to package dirctions
Chesey Jalapeno Popper Chicken
By TrayH
Your favorite Jalapeno Popper taste in a chicken dinner
- 1 cup panko
- 2 tsp. canola oil
- 1 egg
- 2 slices bacon, cooked crumbled
- 1 (8oz) pkg. cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2-3 jalapeño peppers, seeds and ribs removed, minced
- 4 chicken breasts
Lemony Lemon Brownies
By TrayH
* Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- ~For the tart lemon glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 eggs, large
- 2 tbsps lemon zest
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 tbsps lemon juice
- 8 tsps lemon zest
- 1 cup icing sugar
Taco Pasta Salad
By TrayH
Switch up Taco Tuesday with this Taco Pasta Salad! Taco meat mixed with pasta and all of your favorite taco toppin
- 1 (16-ounce) package spiral pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, about 8 ounces
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 2 (2 1/4-ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1 (16-ounce) bottle Catalina or Western salad dressing
- 1 head lettuce, shredded
Sliced Steak Tacos with Bloody Maria Salsa
By TrayH
Perfecct served with Green Rice
- ~For the Steak:
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Olive or canola oil, for drizzling
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- Coarse black pepper, kosher salt
- ~For the Bloody Maria Salsa:
- 5 to 6 vine-ripe or plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 2 to 3 ribs celery with leafy tops, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup pimiento-filled green olives, chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 rounded tablespoon prepared horseradish
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and coarse black pepper, to taste
- A small handful cilantro, chopped
- 1 to 2 shots tequila or vodka
- 12-16 corn tortillas
- Chopped crisp lettuce
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE IN A MUFFIN PAN
By TrayH
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- ~Topping:
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 C white sugar
- 4 Tbsp pineapple juice
- 2/3 C all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick or 4 Tbsp)
- 2/3 C brown sugar
- 1 -can pineapple rings
- 6 -maraschino cherries