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Cafe Con Tres Leches Cake (Coffee Tres Leches Cake)
By ebdonahue
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F
- Unsalted butter, softened, for the pan
- 4-1/2 oz. (1 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 3/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 tsp. instant coffee
- 2-1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 Tbs. confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Chocolate curls or toasted slivered almonds, for garnish
Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Pesto
By ebdonahue
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, walnuts, garlic and olive oil and blend until a pesto like co...
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 ounces olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 6-8 wooden skewers, soaked in water
- 1 loaf of bread (I used an asiago bread from my local bakery) sliced into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- olive oil for drizzling
Stuffed Zucchini with Italian Sausage
By ebdonahue
Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise
- 1 large zucchini (2-3 lbs) plus 1/2 cup diced (optional)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (I used red and yellow ones)
- 1/2 cup eggplant, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 oz Italian Sausage, removed from casings (use the spicy ones for a kick)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- fresh basil, 2 Tbsp chiffonade (sliced) and 2 Tbsp for garnish
Barbecue Baked Black-eyed Peas
By ebdonahue
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- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas or 3 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces thick-cut uncooked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup prepared mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 cups bean liquid, water
Cranberry-Pecan Bread Pudding with Bacon
By ebdonahue
Preheat the oven to 350°
- Two 1-pound loaves of cranberry-pecan bread, bottom crusts removed, the rest of the loaf cut into 1-inch cubes (12 cups)
- 1 pound thickly sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped sage
- 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
- 4 cups Turkey Stock or low-sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Parmesan Garlic and Herb Chicken Tenders
By ebdonahue
Make your own breaded chicken tenders with parmesan cheese, topped with marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup Progresso® plain panko crispy bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 (14 ounce) package uncooked chicken tenders (not breaded)
- Tomato pasta sauce, if desired
Potato, Cheese and Onion Casserole
By ebdonahue
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 medium onion, halved and sliced thin
- 1/4 cup fully cooked real bacon pieces (Hormel Black Label)
- 6 garlic toes, minced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1 cup grated mild cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Colby Monterey jack cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Espresso Cheesecake Brownies | Annie's Eats
By ebdonahue
Preheat the oven to 350˚ F
- For the brownie layer:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into 5 pieces
- 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- For the cheesecake layer:
- 1 1/2 tsp. espresso powder
- 1 tbsp. very hot tap water
- 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- For the sour cream topping:
- 1 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Sesame Eggplant with Scallions
By ebdonahue
Eggplant is sensational charred and tenderized on the grill
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 5 large scallions, 4 coarsely chopped, 1 thinly sliced for garnish
- 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp. sesame seeds
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggplants (about 2 1/2 lb. total), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
Homemade Steak Sauce
By ebdonahue
In a sauce pan combine the chopped onion, garlic and the rest of the ingredients
- 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Tamari
- 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon {heaping} Dijon Mustard