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Ina Garten's Coconut Cake

Ina Garten's Coconut Cake

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This recipe, from "Barefoot Contessa at Home" was a success at my dinner party

  • FROSTING:
  • 3/4 pound unsalted butter, 3 sticks, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pans
  • 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, plus more for dusting the pans
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup milk (can use coconut milk, if you prefer)
  • 4 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature, 2 sticks
  • 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 6 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
3.8/5 (184 Votes)

Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake

Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake

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Directions: 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

  • Frosting:
  • Cake
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, divided use
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1-1/4 cups thick applesauce
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons cream or milk
0/5 (0 Votes)

Cider Glazed Boneless Pork Loin Chops

Cider Glazed Boneless Pork Loin Chops

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This excellent recipe comes from America's Test Kitchen (Cook's Illustrated)

  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • CHOPS:
  • 4 boneless, center-cut pork loin chops, 5 to 7 ounces each, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
  • Note: I used 2-inch thick chops and increased the cooking time by about 10 additional minutes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4.2/5 (58 Votes)

Strawberry Tart by Ina Garten

Strawberry Tart by Ina Garten

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This is a lovely recipe, suitable for entertaining

  • PASTRY CREAM:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 2 tablespoons cold shortening (recommended: Crisco)
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • 2 cups Pastry Cream, recipe follows
  • 2 pints whole strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1/3 cup apricot jelly
  • 3 tablespoons shelled pistachios, halved, optional
  • 5 extra-large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups scalded milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cognac
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
4.2/5 (38 Votes)

Cherry & Apricot Crostata with Ricotta Filling

Cherry & Apricot Crostata with Ricotta Filling

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Who knew that Cherries & Apricots are a match made in heaven? Crostatas are very easy to make

  • For the crust:
  • 1 stick or 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur Brand)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons ice water
  • For the filling:
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon orange zest
  • For the fruit:
  • 20 about 20 cherries, pitted
  • 3-4 apricots, pitted and sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch (or 1 teaspoon clear jel)
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional, but my favorite)
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons apricot or peach jam (optional)
  • coarse sugar (for a delicious crunch on the dough)
  • 1 egg, beaten and mixed with water
  • powdered sugar, for dusting
4.6/5 (14 Votes)

Cheddar Cheese Crackers

Cheddar Cheese Crackers

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Adapted from: http://zoomyummy

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup grated aged cheddar cheese
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • mustard powder
  • 1 egg beaten with teaspoon of water
0/5 (0 Votes)

Mushroom Bourguignon

Mushroom Bourguignon

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This simple recipe can be on the dinner table in 45 minutes

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound portobello mushrooms, sliced about 1/4 of an inch thick
  • 3 slices bacon, finely sliced into largons* (optional if you want to stick with a true meatless recipe)
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1.5 to 2 cups beef stock (use vegetable broth if you are a vegetarian)
  • 3/4 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more, depending on the salt level in your broth)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Egg noodles for serving
  • Sour cream and chopped parsley or chives for garnish
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

Lemon Mousse Parfaits...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Sally Tager and Gourmet Magazine

Lemon Mousse Parfaits...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Sally Tager and Gourmet Magazine

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1) To make the custard: Combine lemon zest and juice, egg yolks, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan, ...

  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup strained fresh lemon juice
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided use
  • Pinch of cream of tartar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup very cold heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
0/5 (0 Votes)

Succulent Scallops in a Carrot, Orange and Cardamom Sauce

Succulent Scallops in a Carrot, Orange and Cardamom Sauce

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Located in Sand City, California, I took a cooking class at "The Kitchen" with Chef Todd Fisher

  • Shaved asparagus salad:
  • 1 cup carrot juice
  • 1/2 cup dry vermouth
  • 3 T. orange juice
  • 1 1/2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 2 T. chilled unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
  • tsp. ground cardamom
  • 4-6 large sea scallops
  • 6 spears large asparagus (snapped off at the fibrous ends)
  • 2 T. chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1 small shallot slivered
  • 2 T. champagne vinegar
  • Zest of 1/2 an orange
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
  • 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
4.6/5 (7 Votes)

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy (that almost makes itself!)

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy (that almost makes itself!)

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Our family can eat turkey breast throughout the year

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, chopped medium
  • 1 carrot, chopped medium (I did't peel it)
  • 1 celery rib, chopped medium
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed (I only used 2 garlic cloves)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, but flavorful)
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (6 to 7-pound) turkey breast, trimmed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
4.2/5 (39 Votes)