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Lemon chiffon cake - Oprah favorite
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 & 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 7 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- grated zest of two lemons
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 8 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 & 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Rugelach
By msweeney
Cream the cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2-pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar plus 9 tablespoons
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves, pureed in a food processor
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash
Black Bean Soup
By msweeney
Pick through the beans and discard any debris - wash under cold running water
- 1 pound dried black beans
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 onions, roughly chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 1 jalapeno, split
- 1 3/4 quarts low-sodium chicken stock
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Ham Salad
By msweeney
Directions Mix all ingredients until well blended
- 2 cups leftover ham, chopped in a food processor
- 1 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely minced sweet onion
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 1/4 cup hot pickle relish, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 whole bone-in turkey breast, 6 1/2 to 7 pounds
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup dry white wine
Moussaka - Bobby Flay
By msweeney
Directions For the lamb: Soak the currants in warm water for 30 minutes
- 1/4 cup dried currants
- 1/4 cup Greek extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 serrano chile, finely diced
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 (28-ounce can) plum tomatoes, pureed until smooth with their juices
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- Honey, if needed
- 1 1/2 cups canola oil
- 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, cut crosswise into 14-thick slices
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup soft goat cheese
- 1 cup grated Romano
- 1 lemon, zested
Irish Soda Bread - Marilyn O'Reilly
By msweeney
Directions Set a rack in the middle level of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons caraway seeds, optional
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
Gluten free Dumplings
By msweeney
Make the dumpling batter by sifting together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl
- (Makes about 12 dumplings)
- 2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour blend*
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives or other fresh herbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons milk of choice
- 1 large egg, beaten
Twinkies from Scratch
By msweeney
"You know Im a stickler for specific ingredients: buttermilk powder, citric acid, and dark cocoa powder all appea...
- Filling:
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1 cup(s) cake flour
- 3/4 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon(s) light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup(s) water
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
Tamale Pie
By msweeney
Directions: Make chili, simmer uncovered until tender 1-1/2 hours
- Topping:
- 4 T vegetable oil
- 2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 large chopped onion
- 2 large fresh jalapeno chiles chopped
- 4 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 T chili powder
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 10 ox box frozen corn
- 1-1/2 c water
- 1 - 15 oz can pinto or black beans
- 1 c chopped pimiento stuffed green olives
- 1 Cup all purpose flour
- 1 Cup cornmeal
- 3 - oz sharp cheddar (3/4 Cup)
- 1-1/2 T sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/2 gound cumin
- 1 med fresh jalapeno chile chopped
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 T melted butter
- 1 large egg (sl beaten)