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Strawberry Cornmeal Griddle Cakes
By vealam
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt with a whisk
- 3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (105 grams) yellow cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea or table salt
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering skillet
- 1 cup (235 ml) buttermilk, well-shaken, or 2/3 cup plain yogurt thinned with 1/3 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (about 140 grams or 5 ounces) roughly chopped strawberries
Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto with Beurre Blanc
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 large bunch asparagus (18 spears), trimmed
- 6 thin slices prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cook's Note: The original Beurre Blanc recipe follows or try one of the variations included.
- BEURRE BLANC
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Beurre Blanc Variations, recipes follow
Seared Ahi Tuna Poke Salad with Hula Ginger vinaigrette + Wonton Crisps
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Seared Ahi Tuna Poke:
- 20 square wonton wrappers, cut into strips (use corn tortillas to make this gluten free)
- 2 ahi tuna steaks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon chile garlic sauce or sriracha
- 2 tablespoons black and white sesame seeds, toasted
- Salad:
- 4-8 cup spring greens
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 jalapeno or red chile, sliced
- Hula Ginger vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup hot chile sesame oil or toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chile garlic sauce or sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 lime, zested + juiced
- 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- back and white sesame seeds, toasted
Loaded Cheeseburger French Fry Salad.
By vealam
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Fries:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, cut into thin 1/2-inch thick strips
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- Salad:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2/3 cups ketchup (preferably organic)
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 teaspoons worchestire sauce
- 8 cups butter lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1-2 avocados, diced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Simple Dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon worchestire sauce
- salt and pepper, to taste
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Barbacoa Salad
By vealam
SWEET BARBACOA PORK: Put the pork, 1 can of Coke and 1/4 c
- SWEET BARBACOA PORK:
- 2 lbs. boneless pork ribs
- 1 12 oz. can Coke (not diet – can use caffeine free)
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- dash garlic powder
- 1/4 c. water
- BARBACOA ENCHILADA SAUCE:
- 1 cup Coke
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- CILANTRO LIME RICE:
- 1 c. uncooked rice (long-grain, white rice)
- 1 tsp. butter or margarine
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 can (15 oz) chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
- BLACK BEANS:
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 c. tomato juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro
- CREAMY TOMATILLO DRESSING:
- 1 packet TRADITIONAL Hidden Valley Ranch mix (not BUTTERMILK)
- 1 c. mayonnaise
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 2 tomatillos, remove husk, diced
- 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 jalapeno
Key Lime Pound Cake
By vealam
Just saying the word lime makes my mouth water! If you like pound cakes, you have to try this recipe This p...
- KEY LIME GLAZE:
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup shortening (I use Crisco)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 cup confectioner sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Dark Chocolate Brownies with Pistachios & Salted Caramel Sauce
By vealam
Preheat an oven to 350°F and place a rack in the center of the oven
- Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes, plus more for greasing
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- 5 oz. dark chocolate (top quality, 60 to 72 percent cacao), coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Easy Salted Caramel Sauce (recipe below)
- Scant 1/2 cup chopped shelled pistachios (pecans or walnuts would be nice here too)
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
Healthier Spicy Ground Turkey Stuffed Jalapenos
By vealam
Prepare jalapenos while wearing gloves and set aside
- 16 jalapenos sliced lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
- 2 (8 oz) packages 1/3 fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 12 oz lower fat, finely shredded Mexican cheese, divided
- 1 Tablespoon chile powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 lb Foster Farms 100% Organic Ground Turkey
Banana and Cardamom Creme Brulee
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- 2 cups milk
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 4 ripe bananas
- 4 egg yolks
Lemon Lavender Gin Rickey
By vealam
Pour gin, lemon juice, and honey over ice in a cocktail shaker and shake well
- 3 ounces Tanqueray gin
- 4 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 ounces seltzer water
- 2 sprigs lavender
- 2 wedges of lemon