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Charcoal-Grilled Argentine Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Why this recipe works: In Argentina, large 2-pound steaks are grilled low and slow over hardwood logs, not charcoal...
- Chimichurri Sauce
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (see note)
- 1 1/3 cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 6 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Steak
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt (see note)
- 4 boneless strip steaks , 1 1/2 inches thick (about 1 pound each) (see note)
- 4 (2-inch) unsoaked wood chunks (see note)
- Ground black pepper
Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots, (about 3 large carrots)
- 1 cup raisins
Parmesan Batter Bread
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
In a cup, stir yeast into water to soften
- 1 scant tablespoon or 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup lukewarm (105°F to 115°F) water
- 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup lukewarm (105°F to 115°F) milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, cut in 1/2-inch dice
Hummingbird Cake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This classic Southern cake reminds me of a hybrid cross of carrot cake, meets banana cake (well, minus the carrots)
- CAKE:
- 2 (8-ounce) cans crushed pineapple in juice
- 3 cups (15-ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (14-ounces) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 very ripe large bananas, peeled and mashed (2-cups)
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- FROSTING:
- 20 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (I used two sticks)
- 5 cups (20-ounces) confectioners' sugar (I used 4 cups)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 20 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into 20 equal pieces (I used 2-packages)
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Microwave Nut Brittle
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
1) Spray a wooden spoon (or other heat-proof stirring implement) with non-stick cooking spray
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Simple Grilled Turkey with Crispy Skin
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Grilling a turkey is ideal when you want powerful flavors and little prep
- 1 (12- to 14-pound) turkey, neck and giblets removed and reserved for gravy
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large disposable aluminum roasting pan (if using charcoal) or 2 disposable aluminum pie plates (if using gas)
Cookie Dough Brownies
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Gonna Want Seconds and Farm Girl
- Filling:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup baking cocoa
- (I added 1/4 teaspoon of instant coffee to deepen the chocolaty-ness and it was great)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts, optional
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instant Pot Classic Cheese Cake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Making a cheesecake in an Instant Pot is super quick and easy
- For the Crust:
- For best results, I recommend buying a 7" springform pan (Amazon has them) as this easily fits into the Instant Pot.
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Warm Chocolate Pudding Cakes with Caramel Sauce
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- For the caramel sauce:
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more, room temperature, for ramekins
- 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for ramekins
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- caramel Sauce for serving
- whipped cream, for serving
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from Cook's Country Magazine, April 2007
- CINNAMON SUGAR:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- BREAD:
- 1 1/2 cups milk , heated to 110°F
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , 3 tablespoons melted
- 3 large egg yolks
- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
- 1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons) rapid-rise yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup raisins