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Red, White, and Blue Berry Trifle
By jenlin
In a medium bowl, combine raspberries with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and orange juice
- 1 1/2 pounds raspberries (5 cups)
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 large orange)
- 10 ounces mascarpone cheese (1 1/3 cups)
- 1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Fine salt
- 20 to 24 ladyfingers (from a 7-ounce package), broken into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 pound blueberries (2 1/2 cups)
Broccoli Cornbread
By jenlin
Special equipment: a 9-inch well-seasoned cast-iron skillet Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising buttermilk cornbread mix
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion, such as Vidalia
- 10 ounces pepper Jack cheese, grated
- 8 ounces fresh broccoli florets, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Mediterranean Shrimp
By jenlin
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 3 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces jarred artichoke hearts, drained
- 8 ounces haricot vert, trimmed and cut in half
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 pound cleaned large shrimp
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 baguette, cut in half lengthwise and then crosswise into 4 pieces total
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Turkey Cupcakes
By jenlin
Make this Thanksgiving more festive with these Turkey Cupcakes! It can be a fun activity with the kids, adding the
- 24 Nutter Butter cookies
- 3 strawberry Twizzlers
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 48 Wilton edible candy eyes
- 24 orange candy-coated sunflower seeds
- 24 baked jumbo chocolate cupcakes
- Canned chocolate frosting
- Candy corns (about 190)
Beef Fajitas with sweet corn Cheat Sheet
By jenlin
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice and cumin
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice plus 1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 12 ounces skirt steak, sliced into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 2 cups diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup very thinly sliced Spanish onions
- Six 6-inch white flour tortillas
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and julienned
- 1 cup grated cotija cheese
German Potato Salad
By jenlin
Place the sliced potatoes in a pot and cover with water
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 4 ounces bacon, chopped
- Kosher Salt
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 1 bunch chives, chopped
Baked French Fries
By jenlin
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Cooking spray, for the baking sheet
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes (about 8 small or 6 medium), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then again into 1/2-inch-thick French fries
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cheesy Sesame Phyllo Bites
By jenlin
Preheat oven to 375°. Place a sheet of phyllo on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- 6 sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled
- 1 large egg white, room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup mixed black and white sesame seeds, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 4 ounces Gruyère, finely grated (about 2 cups), divided
Beefy Po'Boy Bites
By jenlin
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- One 2- to 3-pound beef chuck roast
- 10 to 12 cloves garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Louisiana
- 1 cup beef stock
- 12 mini French rolls
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 6 ounces provolone picante, shredded
- 6 slices (lengthwise) dill pickles, cut in half crosswise
- 2 tomatoes, sliced thin
- 8 to 12 leaves romaine lettuce, shredded
Chocolate-Hazelnut Gelato
By jenlin
In a saucepan combine the milk, cream, and 1/2 cup sugar over medium heat
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar, plus 1/4 cup
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella)
- 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, crushed, for garnish