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Mongolian Beef Recipe:
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Prepare the meat: First, make sure the steak slices are dry (pat them dry) and mix them with the corn starch
- 1 lb of flank steak, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 3 teaspoons of canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger (about 1/2 inch piece)
- 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic (about 2 -3 large cloves)
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce (I use low sodium)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 3 large green onions, sliced crosswise into thirds
Cranberry Almond Pound Cake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This cranberry almond pound cake is very moist, and the flavor of almond paste, almond extract and Amaretto will s...
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 ounces almond paste, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (10 ounces) unsalted butter
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons milk* or Amaretto
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- If using milk, you may also add a few drops of almond extract.
Strawberries Filled with Almond Cream
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Wash and dry berries. Slice off stem end
- 25 jumbo strawberries
- 3/4 c heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 c milk
- 1 small box vanilla instant pudding
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
Golden Corral Rolls
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Buttery and fluffy, this is one of the easiest and fastest homemade bread roll recipes
- 2 1/4 teaspoon fast acting yeast (or 1 package)
- 1/4 cup warm water, 105°F to 110°F
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup milk, just to scalding hot, do not simmer or boil
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 1/2 cup bread flour (dough will be somewhat sticky, but the less you use, the lighter the rolls)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup vital wheat gluten (optional)
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted, for brushing
Tyler Florence's Ultimate Ribs
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe for Ultimate Ribs comes from Tyler Florence
- 2 slabs baby back ribs, about 3 pounds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 bacon slices
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
All-Butter Pie Crust
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This simple pie crust relies on butter for both its flakiness, and wonderful flavor
- 2 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or Perfect Pastry Blend
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (16 tablespoons, 8 ounces) unsalted butter*
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
- If you use salted butter, reduce the salt in the recipe to 1/2 teaspoon.
Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
BROWNIES; Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F
- CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- THE BEST CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
- 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2-1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- scant 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Ovaltine
Everything Spice Blend from Appoggiatura
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
As seen on Lick the Bowl Good
- 4 tsp poppy seeds
- 4 tsp sesame seeds
- 4 tsp dried garlic flakes
- 4 tsp dried onion flakes
- 4 tsp kosher or sea salt
Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce 2/2006
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Because steam rises from the sauce as it cooks, it’s best to place the slow cooker on a counter with no cabinetry...
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 small onion , chopped fine
- 1 small carrot , peeled and chopped fine
- 1/2 rib celery , chopped fine
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 pounds meatloaf mix , or 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck and 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 cups dry white wine
- 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes , ground in blender until smooth
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Chocolate Banana Cake Recipe
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place rack in the center of the oven
- Chocolate Banana Cake:
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated white sugar
- 1 3/4 cups (245 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder (regular or Dutch-processed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium sized bananas)
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) safflower or canola oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter