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Sauteed Cherry Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Topping
By norsegal8
Don’t stir the cheese into the sautéed tomatoes or it will melt prematurely and turn rubbery
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and sliced thin
- pinch red pepper flakes
- pinch sugar
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 cup) (see note)
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Passion Fruit and Lime Charlotte Russe - Paul Hollywood
By norsegal8
Directions Preheat the oven to 350F
- For the savoiardi
- 3 medium free-range eggs, separated
- 70 g (2 1/2oz) caster sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 60 g (2 1/4oz) plain flour
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- pinch of salt
- pinch of cream of tartar
- 25 g (1oz) icing sugar
- For the bavarois
- 450 ml (16fl oz) full-fat milk
- 6 free-range egg yolks
- 75 g (2 3/4 oz) caster sugar
- 7 leaves gelatine, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes
- 200 ml (7fl oz) passion fruit purée (available from some large supermarkets)
- 350 ml/12oz double cream
- For the lime jelly
- 2 limes, finely grated zest and juice only
- 125 g (4 1/2oz) caster sugar
- 3 sheets gelatine, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes
- green food coloring
- For the decoration
- 450 g (16oz) fresh fruit, such as strawberries
French Classic Tuiles with Chocolate Mousse - Mary Berry
By norsegal8
Directions To make the chocolate mousse, break the chocolate into small pieces and set aside
- For the chocolate mousse
- 200 g/7oz dark chocolate
- 300 ml/10 1/2fl oz double cream
- 1 large free-range egg, white only
- 50 g/1 3/4oz caster sugar
- For the tuiles
- 200 g/7oz butter, softened
- 175 g/6oz icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 large free-range eggs, whites only, lightly beaten
- 200 g/7oz plain flour
- 3 tsp cocoa powder
- 50 g/1 3/4oz plain chocolate, melted
Guacamole Recipe – Homemade Authentic Mexican Version
By norsegal8
Guacamole recipe - homemade, authentic Mexican version with simple ingredients that my abuela taught me how to make
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional)
- Chopped Cilantro
- Lime Juice (to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tomato, finely chopped
Crisp Roast Chicken
By norsegal8
For best flavor, use a high-quality chicken, such as one from Bell & Evans
- 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 1/2 pounds), giblets removed and discarded (see note)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Coconut-Pecan German Chocolate Pie
By norsegal8
In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in lard until crumbly
- FILLING:
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold lard
- 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
- 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Beef and Cheese Manicotti
By norsegal8
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 14 (8-ounce package) manicotti
- 1 (15-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
Lemon Meringue Tart
By norsegal8
2004, Barefoot in Paris, All Rights Reserved
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
- Kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening (recommended: Crisco)
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 4 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Lemon Filling, recipe follows
Pecan Lace Cookies
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 2 ounces pecans
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Coconut Bundt Cake {Out of this world good!!}
By norsegal8
Make sure you grease and flour your bundt ban really well
- Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups butter , softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract (I used 2)
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- Coconut Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or more if you want it thinner)
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional)