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Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
When organic heirloom tomatoes are on sale, as big as a dinner plate, there is no way I'm passing them by! This s...
- For the vinaigrette:
- 4 to 6 slices heirloom tomatoes (choose different colors and sizes will vary)
- Fresh mozarella cheese (sliced)
- Equipment needed: Blender
- 1 part vinegar to 3 parts olive oil is the ratio
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar (or quality white wine vinegar)
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 small clove fresh garlic
- Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Gooey Lemon Blondies
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
These bars have an almost brownie-like texture- crisp on the edges with soft and chewy middles
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick butter, soft
- 1 egg and 1 yolk
- juice and zest from 1/2 lemon
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
- additional lemon zest for sprinkling
Raspberry filled almond shortbread with almond glaze
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
From My Tasty Treasures
- Glaze:
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam( or your favorite)
- 1 cup confectioner sugar
- 4 teaspoons water ( or what u need)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Red Velvet Cupcakes
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Sift dry ingredients on parchment or wax paper In mixer blend all wet ingredients except sour cream, heavy cream a...
- Dry ingredients:
- 3 1/2 T. cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. soda
- 2 tsp. almond extract
- Wet ingredients:
- 2 sticks butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
- 1 cup sour cream room temperature (full fat)
- 1 cup heavy cream room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
- Frosting:
- 2 sticks butter
- 16 oz. cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- pinch salt
- Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Apple Fritters (Cook's Country)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
We like Granny Smith apples in these fritters because they are tart and crisp
- FRITTERS
- 2 Granny Smith apples , peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup apple cider
- 2 large eggs , lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- 3 cups peanut or vegetable oil
- GLAZE
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Baked Artichoke Hearts Au Gratin with Green Onion, Parmesan, and Romano
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Preheat oven to 325F/170C
- 1 pkg. (12 oz.) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, drained, and larger ones cut in half
- 3-4 green onions, green part only, very thinly sliced
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/3 cup mayo or light mayo (do not use fat free)
- juice and zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tsp. zest and 2 T juice)
- 1/2 tsp. garlic puree
Cajun Seasoning Recipe
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I used buy a lot of pre-mixed spices, but I've realized that many you can make yourself
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons white pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt (optional
Aunt Esther's Sugar Cookies
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I have no idea who Aunt Esther is/was, but I'd sure like to thank her for this recipe
- DRY INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (variation, use 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon pure almond extract)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Sparkling sugar, for garnish and crunch
Corned Beef Cabbage with a Tangy Glaze
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Once the brisket is slow cooked, it gets a tangy glaze of apple cider and brown sugar while the potatoes, carrots a...
- GLAZE:
- 1 (3-pound) flat-cut corned beef brisket
- 8 medium red potatoes, cut in half
- 8 carrots, peeled
- 2 large onions, cut into chunks
- 1 green cabbage, cored and cut into quarters
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
Reduced-Fat Pineapple Upside Down Cake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Cook's Country
- PINEAPPLE TOPPING
- 4 cups frozen pineapple , thawed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- If you can't find frozen pineapple, substitute fresh.
- CAKE
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 large large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter , melted and cooled slightly