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English Pea Salad
By msweeney
Directions In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed and drained
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints
By msweeney
"Shortbread thumbprint cookie filled with raspberry jam, and drizzled with glaze
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
- Glaze
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon milk
Cauliflower and Potatoes: "Aloo Gobi"
By msweeney
Mix the Ginger-Garlic Paste, coriander, turmeric, and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl
- Ginger-Garlic Paste:
- 2 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste, recipe follows, or 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup water, divided
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 large serrano pepper, split down the middle leaving halves attached
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (similar size to cauliflower)
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly minced cilantro leaves, to garnish
- 1/2 cup cloves garlic, whole
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/4 cup canola oil
GLUTEN-FREE STRAWBERRY CAKE
By msweeney
ANNE BYRN / THE CAKE MIX DOCTOR 1 package (15 ounces) yellow gluten-free cake mix DIRECTIONS: 1
- INGREDIENTS:
- Vegetable oil spray, for misting the pans
- 2 teaspoons rice flour, for dusting the pans
- 2 cups (16 ounces) fresh strawberries
- 1 package (15 ounces) yellow gluten-free cake mix
- 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin (half of a 3-ounce package)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Mexican Meatball Soup
By msweeney
n a heavy large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 pound ground sirloin beef
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 carrot, cut into rounds (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 serrano chile, whole
- 1 Yukon gold potato, skin on, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 8 cups vegetable stock
- 2 zucchini, diced (about 1 cup)
Peruvian Pork and Quinoa Soup
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- One 3-pound pork butt
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups cups quinoa, rinsed well
- 2 large yams, peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for roasting
- 1 cup finely diced carrot
- 1 cup finely diced onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted and ground
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 3 quarts vegetable, chicken or pork stock (preferably homemade)
- White pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Apple Fritter Cake
By msweeney
Make your filling by combining apples, sugar, water, cinnamon and cornstarch in a small saucepan
- For Filling:
- Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup of sliced apples (I cored and quartered and then sliced)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- small pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- Plus
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (I used a 1/4 cup each of dark and light)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- For Cake:
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup greek yogurt (you could use plain yogurt as well or sour cream)
- For Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 6 tablespoons milk
Coconut Cupcakes - Ina
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
- 3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 extra-large eggs at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 14 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut
- Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows
- 1 pound cream cheese at room temperature
- 3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted
Warm Can't Beet That Salad
By msweeney
Directions Place the beets in a saucepan with water, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until tender,...
- 2 pounds small or baby beets
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 rounded teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- A handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
Mongolian Beef
By msweeney
Trim the fat of the flank steak and cut into thin pieces against the grain
- 1 (16-ounce) flank steak
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- 5 ounces cooked rice noodles
- 1 tablespoon ground garlic
- 3/4 cup (3/4-inch long) scallion slices, green and white parts
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 teaspoons soy sauce