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Pita Stuffed with Tabbouleh Style and Shards of Feta
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
2008, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (1 bunch)
- 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (1 bunch)
- 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (1 bunch)
- 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound feta cheese
- 4 pita breads, cut in half
Date and Walnut Loaf
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Adapted from Kate in the Kitchen
- 2 1/2 cups chopped dates
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup sour cream (OR Buttermilk)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted
- walnuts
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Directions:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
There are three elements to this coffee cake-- a layer of caramelized rhubarb, a moist and tender cake and a layer ...
- TOPPING:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Coarse salt
- CAKE:
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for buttering pan
- 1 pound rhubarb, trimmed and cut on a very sharp diagonal about 1/2-inch thick
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- Coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (I used lemon zest and lemon juice)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Ramos Gin Fizz - A Grown Up Milkshake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
If you've never had a Ramos Fizz, then you really must try one
- 2 oz. quality gin
- 1 oz. triple sec (or Cointreau)
- 4 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix*
- 1 egg white (I buy liquid eqg whites, which work just fine)**
- 4 oz. Half & Half Cream
- 1/2 tsp (a "dash" really) orange flower water
- 1 Tbs. confectioners or finely granulated sugar
- ice (I use about 4 ice cubes)
- Grated Nutmeg, for garnish
- Optional: 1 oz. fresh orange juice (not from concentrate)
- *Some people choose to squeeze fresh lemon & lime juice and add simple syrup.
- ** powdered egg whites can be used, if you are afraid of raw eggs. I've never had a problem!
- Orange Flower Water is not that difficult to find. If found mine at Trader Joe's or most liquor stores should carry it.
Caesar Salad (PW)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Dressing: Place anchovies into a blender or food processor
- FOR SALAD DRESSING:
- 2 cloves Fresh Garlic (peeled)
- 4 whole Anchovy Fillets
- 2 Tablespoons (up To 3 Tablespoons) Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Balsamic (or Red Wine) Vinegar
- 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced
- 1/2 cups Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 dash Salt
- Generous Black Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- _____
- FOR CROUTONS:
- 1/2 loaves Crusty French Bread
- 1/4 cups Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Fresh Garlic (peeled)
- Salt To Taste
- _____
- For Salad
- Dry Hearts Of Romaine Lettuce
- Fresh Parmesan Cheese
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked in a Cast Iron Pan
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (9 ounces)
Strawberry Jam Tarts
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Heat your oven to 350F and have ready an ungreased mini-muffin or mini-tart pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup strawberry jam, seedless
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Thai Sweet Potato Soup
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Heat oil over medium high heat in a large stockpot and sauté onions for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste (or to taste, 1 tablespoon makes it pretty spicy!)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 three-inch pieces lemongrass
- 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled, and cut into chunks (4 cups, 32 ounces peeled)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, for garnish
Homemade Marshmallow Creme
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I try to keep a jar of marshmallow creme in my pantry
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract