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Best Cake" with Banana & Coconut
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 350° F and place a rack in the middle
- 10 1/2 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 1/2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 2/3 cups sugar, divided
- 1 1/3 cups (170 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 pinch salt
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/3 to 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes (I like the large flakes, but you can use smaller flakes, too)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 to 2 bananas, sliced
Monkey Bread
By msweeney
Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water
- Coating:
- 1 package (2 and 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast (recommended: Red Star Platinum)
- 1/4 cup warm water (110F-115F)
- 1 and 1/4 cups warm 2% milk (110F-115F, 2% or higher milk fat, no lower)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups all-purpose flour (measured correctly)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar
- 3 Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream (or milk for a less creamy texture)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Calabacitas Casserole with Polenta and Cheese
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups corn kernels, defrosted
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 green chile pepper seeded and chopped or, 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
- 2 small to medium zucchini, diced
- 1 small to medium yellow squash
- 1 large yellow skinned onion, chopped
- 1 (14-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dark chili powder, just over 1/2 a palm full
- Salt and pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) tubes prepared polenta
- 2 cups, 10 ounces, shredded Monterey Jack, available on the dairy aisle in pouches
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves or flat-leaf parsley
Zucchini Slaw
By msweeney
used the overabundance zucchinis to make this healthy slaw
- 1 lb zucchini, seed and shredded into long strips
- 1 carrot, peeled and julienned
- 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon honey, for vegan use a couple drops of stevia (optional)
Beef Soup (Caldo de Res) Cocido
By msweeney
Combine the beef chuck cubes and the bone with 10 cups water, garlic and onion in large pot
- One 2-pound bone-in beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 medium white onion
- Pinch salt
- 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1 celery stick, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 chayote squash, cut in 2-inch strips
- 1 corn on the cob, halved
- 1 zucchini, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1/2 head cabbage, quartered
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Hot sauce, for serving
- Corn tortillas, warmed, for serving
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake
By msweeney
Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup real butter, melted
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Honey Mustard
By msweeney
For the pork tenderloin: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- Two 1-pound pork tenderloins
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 2 large shallots, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine, such as pinot grigio
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
- 6 sourdough demi-baguettes or rolls, halved lengthwise
French Coconut Pie
By msweeney
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (3 1/2ounce) can shredded sweetened coconut (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
Pumpkin Pie spice Recipe
By msweeney
Instructions
- 3 Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
- 2 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
Olive Garden CopyCat Salad Dressing
By msweeney
In the bowl of a blender, combine dressing ingredients and blend until smooth
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra light tasting olive oil (or other neutral oil)
- 2 tablespoon fresh grated Romano cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar