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Tilapia with Citrus Bagna Cauda
By AprilAbrantes
Cook the butter and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a heavy medium saucepan over low to medium heat just un...
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons
- 4 anchovy fillets, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 6 (6-ounce) skinless tilapia fillets
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Tuna Everything Bagel
By AprilAbrantes
Begin with the tuna salad
- 3 cups good quality canned tuna (packed in water), drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 cornichons, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
- 2 everything bagels, sliced and toasted
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced crescents
- 1 vine-ripened tomato, sliced
- 1 seedless cucumber, sliced
- 4 Bibb lettuce leaves
Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins
By AprilAbrantes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces (about 1 cup) sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 half-pints fresh blueberries, picked through for stems
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
By AprilAbrantes
In a large bowl sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 21/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, plus some for frying
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- Serving suggestions: whipped cream and maple syrup
Sweet Potato Doughnuts with Maple Icing
By AprilAbrantes
Maple Icing, recipe follows 1 cup finely chopped pecans In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, bak...
- Maple Icing:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cooked mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium potato)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon maple extract
Chocolate pudding
By AprilAbrantes
Put 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, and the cocoa in a nonreactive saucepan
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup natural cocoa powder
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
Chocolate Mousse
By AprilAbrantes
pecial Equipment: 4 (6 to 8-ounce) individual serving dishes Melt the chocolate over a double boiler setup
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Fruit, nuts, cookies or whipped cream, for serving, optional
Florentine Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
By AprilAbrantes
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 box frozen spinach, defrosted
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- A few grates nutmeg
- 6 chicken breasts
- 6 slices prosciutto di Parma, 1/3 pound
- 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Angel Food Cake with Lemon Honey Yogurt Sauce
By AprilAbrantes
For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Cake:
- 12 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus extra for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup cake flour
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Sauce:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Special equipment: a 10-inch nonstick angel food cake pan
Orzo Salad
By AprilAbrantes
Directions Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan
- Red Wine Vinaigrette:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups red and yellow teardrop tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 About 3/4 cup Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil