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Mexican Cornbread
By AprilAbrantes
For Southern Grilled Panzanella Salad
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos, or to taste
Peanut Swirl Brownies
By AprilAbrantes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 pound unsalted butter
- 1 pound plus 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 6 extra-large eggs
- 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
Baked Orzo with Fontina and Peas
By AprilAbrantes
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter, plus more to grease the baking dish
- 1 onion, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces shredded fontina cheese (about 1 cup)
- 4 ounces diced fresh mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Ginger Cookies
By AprilAbrantes
cookies
- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup sugar, plus more for rolling
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Citrus Salad with Toasted Seeds and Pine Nuts
By AprilAbrantes
Gently toast the sunflower and sesame seeds with the pine nuts in small pan over medium heat
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon grated shallot
- 2 teaspoons apricot preserves or marmalade or good quality honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon or orange juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 heads Bibb lettuce, cleaned and dried and torn
- 4 sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves stripped and roughly chopped
- 1 navel orange, peeled and sections removed with a paring knife (supreme)
- 1 small ruby red grapefruit, peeled and sections removed with a paring knife (supreme)
Tarte de Amendoa
By AprilAbrantes
Pré-aquecer o forno a 180
- Para a cobertura:
- 150 gr de açúcar
- 125 g de amêndoas fatiadas ou laminadas
- 100 g de margarina
- 1 dl de leite
- Para a base:
- 200 g de farinha
- 170 g de açúcar
- 2 ovos
- 75 gr de margarina amolecida
- Sumo de 1/2 limão
Almond Pancakes
By AprilAbrantes
Serving suggestion: maple syrup and fresh raspberries In a food processor, combine the mascarpone, water, sugar, a...
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure almond extract
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups buttermilk pancake mix (recommend: Krusteaz)
- 4 ounces almond paste, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
Corn Tortelli with Tarragon Butter
By AprilAbrantes
To make the Corn Tortelli: Begin by rolling out the pasta dough
- Tarragon Butter:
- 1 recipe fresh pasta, recipe follows
- 1/4 cup cornmeal, for storing pasta
- 2 (14.75-ounce) cans creamed corn, drained well (about 1 1/2 cups total)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup goat cheese (2 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- Special equipment: pasta roller, scalloped pasta cutter
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), room temperature
- 1/3 cup corn (canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, for garnish
Cinnamon Twists with Cardamom-Honey Dipping Sauce
By AprilAbrantes
For the cinnamon twists: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Sauce:
- Cinnamon Twists
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 (9 by 10-inch) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into 20 (1 by 4-inch) pieces
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Roast Pork Chops with Cheddar and Bacon Grits
By AprilAbrantes
In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over medium-high heat
- 5 cups milk
- 1 cup quick cooking grits
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup grated Cheddar
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 large pork chops
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil