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Molten Lava Cakes for a Crowd
By AzWench
Rich and fudgy brownies were the go-to dessert at my house when a chocolate craving struck
- Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Cakes:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons (5 ounces) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Crustless Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
By AzWench
Crustless Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake that is rich in flavour BUT low in carbs, fat and only 89 calories per sli
- 18 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature (80% less fat)
- 2/3 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup natural granulated sweetener (or caster sugar)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (not frozen), divided
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips of choice (I use Lilly's Premium Dark Chocolate Chips)
- 1/4 cup melted chocolate of choice (optional) to serve
Fish in Parchment with Citrus Reduction
By AzWench
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 2 lemons
- 2 limes
- 6 fish fillets or steaks, preferably grouper
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Special equipment: 6 parchment paper squares, large enough to fold into a package around the fillets
Devil's Food Cake with Hazelnut Crunch
By AzWench
Addictively crispy clusters of Nutella, nuts, and toasted rice cereal lend an element of surprise to this tradition...
- Cake:
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 2 1/3 cups cake flour
- 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 70%), melted, cooled slightly
- Hazelnut Crunch:
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts
- 2 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 70%), chopped
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 3 cups toasted rice cereal
- Frosting and Assembly:
- 8 ounces high-quality milk chocolate (such as Lindt or Scharffen Berger), chopped
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61%), chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Thin-Crust Pizza
By AzWench
Our preferred brand of whole-milk mozzarella is Dragone
- Dough:
- 3 cups (16 1/2 ounces) bread flour , plus more for work surface (see note)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 1 1/3 cups ice water (about 10 1/2 ounces) (see note)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil , plus more for work surface
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- Sauce:
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and liquid discarded
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cheese:
- 1 ounce finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 8 ounces whole milk mozzarella, shredded (about 2 cups) (see note)
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
By AzWench
Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces that are generally the same size
- 5 pounds Russet Or Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 3/4 cups Butter
- 1 package (8 Oz.) Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/2 cup (to 3/4 Cups) Half-and-Half
- 1/2 teaspoon (to 1 Teaspoon) Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (to 1 Teaspoon) Black Pepper
The Ultimate Cheesesteak
By AzWench
Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chipotle, and adobo sauce and stir to blend
- For the chipotle sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise (preferably Hellmann’s)
- 1 to 2 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of canned adobo sauce
- For the beef:
- 3 poblano chiles
- 1 large onion, sliced into _ inch thick rounds and skewered like lollypops
- 1 beef tenderloin, trimmed (4 to 5 pounds)
- 3 ounces sliced provolone cheese (1/8 inch slice)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt (kosher or sea)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- For the bread:
- 8 6-inch individual loaves of rustic bread
- 12 tablespoons salted butter (1-1/2 sticks), at room temperature
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- You’ll also need:
- Butcher’s string
Teriyaki Burgers
By AzWench
Combine ground beef and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; blend well
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 slices of bread, crumbled
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Rhode Island Clam Chowder
By AzWench
Rinse the clams several times under cold running water
- 24 quahog clams (about 8 pounds), scrubbed
- 5 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Freshly ground white pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, for topping (optional)
Easy Jelly Doughnut Holes
By AzWench
Which is your favorite doughnut: cake, or yeast-raised? If your answer is cake, you're in luck — these jelly doug...
- Doughnuts:
- 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (4 1/2 teaspoons) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- Filling:
- your favorite jelly or jam