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CUPCAKES - GERMAN CHOCOLATE
By akselden
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- CUPCAKES:
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 C. granulated sugar
- 2/3 C. light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 extra-large eggs at room temperature
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 C. buttermilk at room temperature
- 1/2 C. sour cream at room temperature
- 2 T. freshly brewed coffee
- 1 3/4 C. all-purpose flour
- 1 C. unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- FROSTING:
- l 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1 1/4 C. sugar
- 5 extra-large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. pure almond extract
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 C. sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 C. sliced blanched almonds, toasted
- 1 C. chopped pecans
COCONUT CAKE - TROPICAL WITH MANGO SAUCE
By akselden
1. Puree mango and lime juice in blender until smooth
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
- 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 box (18.25 oz.) yellow cake mix
- 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 C. vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained, juice reserved
- 2 C. heavy cream
- 1 pkg. unflavored gelatin
- 1 C. sweetened shredded coconut
Garden Vegetable Soup
By akselden
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2004 Added Bay Leaf and Thyme to original to give it a little more flavor
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks)
- 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium)
- 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 2 cups fresh green beans, broken or cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
- 2 ears corn, kernels removed
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves & small amount of Thyme
- 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Bay Leaf
Fresh Tomato & Chicken Pizza
By akselden
1. Coat a 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 10-ounce package refrigerated pizza dough
- 3 medium plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces cooked chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
ROSEMARY THYME CHICKEN
By akselden
Combine Worcestershire olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel and lemon pepper in 1 gallon sealable plastic bag
- 1/4 cup white-wine
- Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper
- 2 chickens (1 pound 14 ounces each) quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
SNACK CAKE - CHOCOLATE "OATRAGE"
By akselden
Cooks in microwave
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 1/3 C. quick or old-fashioned Quaker Oats, uncooked
- 1/2 C. flour
- 1 C. firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 C. chopped walnuts, optional
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 12 oz. pkg semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
SIRLOIN - ARUGULA AIOLI TOPPED
By akselden
In food processor bowl or blender, puree first seven ingredients
- 2 C. arugula
- 1 C. light mayonnaise
- 2 T. fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 T. prepared horseradish
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 C. julienne cut sun dried tomatoes in olive oil and herbs, drained, blotted dry
- 1 lb. prime sirloin steak
RED VELVET CAKE - LAYERED WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING
By akselden
FOR CAKE: 1. Preheat oven to 325°
- FOR CAKE:
- 2 1/2 C. granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 C. whole buttermilk at room
- temperature
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 C. vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 C. red food coloring
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp. distilled white vinegar
- 3 C. unsifted cake flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- cooking spray
- flour to prepare cake pans
- FOR CREAM CHEESE ICING:
- 1/3 C. unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 C. cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 C. unsifted lOx powdered sugar
- 3 T. chopped pecan pieces; includes 1 T. for garnish
- Sugared or fresh holly for garnish
JAM - STRAWBERRY FREEZER
By akselden
Fresh berry flavor remains in these uncooked jams
- 1 quart fresh strawberries
- 4 C. sugar
- 2 T. lemon juice
- 1 3-oz. pouch liquid pectin
Veal Scaloppine with Mushroom Marsala Sauce
By akselden
1. In a bowl, combine flour, 1 tsp
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 About 1 tsp. salt, divided
- 1 About 1 tsp. black pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound veal cutlets, pounded to about 1/4 in. thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2/3 cup sweet marsala wine
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup whipping cream