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Caramel Pots de Creme
By kmad
The name of this delicate dessert comes from the small lidded porcelain pots in which the desserts are traditionall...
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Potatoes Au Gratin
By kmad
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyere
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Tres Leche Cake
By kmad
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cake:
- Vegetable oil
- 6 3/4 ounces cake flour, plus extra for pan
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 ounces sugar
- 5 whole eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the glaze:
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- For the topping:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the cake:
Seared Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Tapenade
By kmad
In a food processor, combine the pistachios, olives, capers, garlic, and herbs and puree
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and toasted
- 1/2 cup pitted cerignola olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 (8-rib) rack of lamb
- Kosher salt
Buffalo Turkey Meatballs
By kmad
Buffallo Turkey or Chicken, or Beef Meat Balls
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey or store bought meatballs
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbl chopped celery
- 3 Tbl crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot
Zucchini Stacks
By kmad
Wash the zucchinis well under running water and cut and discard the top and bottom of each zucchini
- 4 large zucchinis, approximately 22-24 cm each
- for marinade
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed (juice of 1 medium-sized lemon)
- 1 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- for cheese mixture
- 500 g fresh ricotta cheese
- 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp dill, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- for dressing
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 Tbsp dill, chopped
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- for garnish
- 1 tsp lemon zest, freshly grated
- Chopped dill
- Special equipment: a food processor, a kitchen mandoline (optional)
Basic Quiche and Tart Dough
By kmad
In a bowl, stir together the flour and salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 to 4 Tbs. cold water
Toasted Marshmallow Creme Brulee
By kmad
Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine
- 50 marshmallows (from two 10-ounce bags)
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs, plus 5 egg yolks
Tiramisu Sundaes
By kmad
We garnished these sophisticated desserts, which are very easy to prepare, with chocolate shavings
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups strong espresso, cooled
- 3 tablespoons brandy (optional)
- 8 store-bought ladyfingers (about 4 ounces)
- 1 pint ice cream or gelato
Candy Cane Cake
By kmad
1. Heat oven to 325°F
- Cake:
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
- Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
- 1/2 teaspoon red food color
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- White Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, if desired
- Decoration:
- Crushed candy canes or crushed hard peppermint candies, if desired