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Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
By AzWench
Heat a heavy skillet or grill over medium-low heat
- 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon cake flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 heaping tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (more if needed)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (more juice if lemon isn't very juicy)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more softened for serving
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup blueberries
- Maple or pancake syrup, warmed, for serving
Strawberry Salad
By AzWench
For the salad: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Salad:
- 1 package ramen noodles, crushed, flavor packet discarded
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
- One 5-ounce bag baby spinach
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- Dressing:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
County Fair Funnel Cakes
By AzWench
In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk and brown sugar
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- confectioners' sugar
County Fair Fried Dough
By AzWench
So, you think you need a deep fryer and some kind of special county fair chef expertise to make fried dough? Think ...
- 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour*
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, in 1/2" cubes
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water
- See "tips," below, to make this recipe using King Arthur Unbleached Self-Rising Flour.
Best Chicken Parmesan
By AzWench
What good does it do to create a crisp crust on this Italian American standard if it turns soggy as soon as it’s ...
- SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
- CHICKEN:
- 2 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, halved horizontally, and pounded 1/2 inch thick
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
- 2 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup torn fresh basil
Creamy Millet with Sweet Corn and Chives
By AzWench
Have you ever tried millet? I had never had it before this year and it’s now one of my favorite whole grains
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 Shallot, Finely Diced
- 1 clove Garlic, Minced
- 1 ear Sweet Corn (approximately 3/4 Cup Kernels)
- 1/2 cups Millet
- 2 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Chives, Chopped (plus More For Garnish)
- 1/4 cups Fresh Grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cups Heavy Cream (or More As Needed)
Red, White and Blueberry Trifle
By AzWench
Trim and quarter the strawberries and set aside
- Two 16-ounce containers strawberries
- Two 6-ounce containers blueberries
- One 6-ounce container blackberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Pinch kosher salt
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 prepared angel food cake (about 12 ounces)
- Confectioners' sugar, for garnish, optional
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple jelly or apricot preserves, for garnish, optional
Ginger Snaps
By AzWench
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 9 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 7 ounces dark brown sugar
- 5 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 ounces molasses, by weight
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 4 ounces finely chopped candied ginger
- Sanding sugar, for sprinkling, optional
Raspberry Tiramisu
By AzWench
In a saucepan, bring some water to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer
- 5 whole egg yolks
- 1/4 cup plus 4 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup marsala wine
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup whipping (heavy) cream
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups brewed espresso
- Store-bought ladyfingers
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 square semisweet chocolate, for grating
Key Lime Curd
By AzWench
A lovely, smooth curd that is great over ice cream or scones!
- 2 whole Eggs
- 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
- 7 whole Key Limes, Juiced And Zested (about 1/2 Cup Of Juice)
- 6 Tablespoons Salted Butter