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Lemon Meringue Bars
By msweeney
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F
- Crust:
- Crust:
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon for buttering the pan
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon for buttering the pan
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon for buttering the pan
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted (see Cook's Note)
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted (see Cook's Note)
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted (see Cook's Note)
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 3 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 3 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 3 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Filling:
- Filling:
- Filling:
- 4 4 4 large eggs
- 4 4 4 large eggs
- 4 4 4 large eggs
- 2 2 2 large egg yolks
- 2 2 2 large egg yolks
- 2 2 2 large egg yolks
- 3/4 3/4 6 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6 lemons)
- 3/4 3/4 6 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6 lemons)
- 3/4 3/4 6 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6 lemons)
- 1-2/3 1-2/3 1-2/3 cups sugar
- 1-2/3 1-2/3 1-2/3 cups sugar
- 1-2/3 1-2/3 1-2/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 Cup flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 Cup flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 Cup flour
- Meringue:
- Meringue:
- Meringue:
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch Pinch fine salt
- Pinch Pinch fine salt
- Pinch Pinch fine salt
- 4 4 4 large egg whites
- 4 4 4 large egg whites
- 4 4 4 large egg whites
Eggless Caesar Salad
By msweeney
Directions In the bowl of a food processor add the 1 cup of cheese, the lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, the mustard a...
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano, plus a block for shaving
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 or 4 anchovy fillets
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 3 to 4 slices day old rustic Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce
Strawberry - jello Shortcut Cake
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box strawberry cake mix
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons cognac
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin (recommended: Jell-O)
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo with White Rice
By msweeney
In a large enameled cast iron Dutch oven or large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa, cut crosswise 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 4 pounds chicken thighs, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon Essence or Creole seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 3 bay leaves
- 9 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon file powder
- White Rice, recipe follows
- Hot sauce
Cuban Pork Chops with Mojo
By msweeney
Directions In a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup lime juice, and vinegar
- 1 cup plus 1/4 cup orange juice, divided
- 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 4 (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup watercress, for garnish
- 1 Roma tomato, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 avocado, sliced, for garnish
Chicken Chili
By msweeney
Cook the onions in the oil over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until translucent
- 4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
- 1/8 cup good olive oil, plus extra for chicken
- 1/8 cup minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced
- 2 yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for chicken
- 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes in puree, undrained
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves
- 4 split chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped onions, corn chips, grated cheddar, sour cream
Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe
By msweeney
Directions Soften yeast in warm water with a teaspoon of sugar
- Servings 30-36
- Yield 5-6 dozen
- Units US
- 1 ⁄4 ounce active dry yeast (or 1 pkg) dry yeast
- 1 ⁄2 cup warm water
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons of melted butter
- 1 ⁄2 cup sugar
- 2 quarts all-purpose flour (7-8 C bread flour)
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
Lemon-Cumin Chicken
By msweeney
Directions For the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, sal...
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Four 4- to 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 packed cups fresh mint leaves (about 1 large bunch)
- 1 packed cup baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Cook's Note)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 a large lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake
By msweeney
1 Heat oven to 325°F. For crust, make cookies as directed on box using butter, vanilla and eggs—except press dou...
- 1 box Betty Crocker® Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix
- Butter, gluten-free vanilla and egg as called for on cookie mix box
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
Apple Streusel Coffee Cake
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 pan
- Filling:
- 1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Brown Sugar Mixture:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- (don't add this until the end) 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3-5 teaspoons hot water