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Coconut Mousse Cake
By pinkadidas178
Cake: Preheat oven to 375°F and adjust rack to middle position
- Cake:
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) cake flour
- 6 tablespoons (1-1/2 ounce) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup coconut oil, in liquid form
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (3-1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Mousse:
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1-1/2 tablepoons unflavored powdered gelatin
- 1-1/2 cups unsweetened canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup (3-1/2 ounces), plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons coconut rum
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
- Assembly:
- Coconut Mousse Cake
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup large coconut flakes (optional)
Grasshopper Brownies
By pinkadidas178
To make the brownie base: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- For the brownie base:
- 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dark unsweetened cocoa powder (like Valrhona)
- 5 ounces good quality dark chocolate (60 to 72%), coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the buttercream:
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, softened but still cool, cut into small cubes
- 3 tablespoons creme de menthe
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- For the chocolate glaze:
- 6 ounces good-quality dark chocolate (60 to 72%), coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, cut into cubes
Truffled Mac & Cheese
By pinkadidas178
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Good olive oil
- 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced 1/2-inch
- 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced 1/2-inch
- 3 tablespoons cream sherry
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound pasta such as cavatappi
- 3 ounces white truffle butter, such as D'Artagnan
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart whole milk, scalded
- 12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (4 cups)
- 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 1/2 to 3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs
Raspberry-Lemonade Cake
By pinkadidas178
In a small bowl, mix jello and hot water until jello is completely dissolved
- 1 cup very hot water
- 1 4 oz serving size box of raspberry jello
- 1 box of super moist white cake mix
- 1/2 cup frozen (thawed) lemonade concentrate
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 egg whites
- 1 12 ounce container whipped vanilla frosting
- 1 cup frozen (thawed) whipped topping
- 1 1/2 cup fresh raspberries if desired
Chicken with Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta
By pinkadidas178
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1/2 inch thick. If your chicken breasts are thicker you can cut them in half lengthwise.
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 8 ounces dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 cups of fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup of canned or frozen artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- minced parsley and lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Crescent Chicken Squares
By pinkadidas178
Blend cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 3 ounce package regular cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 8 ounce can crescent rolls
1770 House Meatloaf
By pinkadidas178
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 cups chopped Spanish onion (1 large)
- 1 1/2 cups small-diced celery (2 stalks)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground veal
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups panko (Japanese bread flakes)
Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute
By pinkadidas178
Use instead of condensed milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. Brown sugar
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 2 tblsp. Flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
No Bake Bars
By pinkadidas178
Melt peanut butter, honey and coconut oil over medium-low heat
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil (use unrefined for the coconut flavor); if using refined- add 1/8 tsp. coconut extract
- 2 cups dry oats (not instant)
- 1 C sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 C chopped pecans
- 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon Lush
By pinkadidas178
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 (3.4-ounce) packages instant lemon pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 1 (16-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed