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Eggplant Caponata
By kmad
Eggplant lovers will find this easy version of Sicilian classic irresistible
- 2 Medium eggplants cut lengthwise
- 1 Tablespoon plus one teaspoon of red wine vinegar
- 2 Teaspoons of sugar
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 Cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 2/3 Cup chopped roasted red peppers (home made or store bought)
- 1/4 Drained capers
Banana-Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
By kmad
In one batch of hearty cookies, find the flavors of two bakery classics: chocolate chip cookies and banana bread
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped into 1/4-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (about 2 ounces), toasted
Creme Cheese Frosting
By kmad
Sift sugar and set aside. Beat cream cheese and butter on high until creamy
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
Coconut-Key Lime Bars
By kmad
Crust: Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 6 6 1/2-inch tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plus more, softened, for pan
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 3 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
- 1/4 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup finely shredded desiccated unsweetened coconut
- 3 3 1/2 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 3 2/3 3 2/3 1 temperature 2/3 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2/3 cup fresh Key lime juice or regular lime juice 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, for dusting
- 3 3 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 3 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup fresh Key lime juice or regular lime juice
- 1 1 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
By kmad
Preheat oven to 350 Cream butter, sugar, add eggs and vanilla and mix Mix in flour, cornstartch, baking soda and sa...
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups of flour
- 2 tsp of cornstarch
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup carmel bits
- 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
Lemon Charlottes with Lemon Curd and Candied Lemon Peel
By kmad
These individual charlottes make an impressive finale to a special dinner
- Candied lemon peel
- 4 lemons
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- Lemon curd
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/4 cups chilled whipping cream
- 42 purchased soft ladyfingers (from two 3-ounce packages)
Mascarpone-Filled Cake with Sherried Berries
By kmad
This light-as-can-be buttermilk cake has an easy sophistication, its Sherry-spiked berries harmonizing with the tan...
- For cake:
- 2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising; sift before measuring)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
- For berries:
- 1/2 cup Fino (dry) Sherry
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 cups mixed berries, cut if large
- For cream:
- 8 ounces mascarpone (1 cup)
- 1 cup chilled heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Garnish:
- confectioners sugar
Vanilla-Raspberry Sundaes with Spoon-Shaped Cookies
By kmad
The dough yields plenty of extra cookie "spoons," which can be served with tea or any dessert
- COOKIES:
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- SUNDAES:
- 2 quarts Vanilla Ice Cream, softened
- 2 quarts Raspberry Sorbet, softened
- Blueberries, for garnish
Patriotic Cupcakes
By kmad
Prepare cake batter according to package directions
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
- 1/2 teaspoon blue food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
- Red, white and blue sprinkles
Banana Pecan Dacquiose
By kmad
1. Make banana caramel: In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water to a boil over high heat (...
- Banana caramel
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 4 ripe bananas, chopped
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Pastry cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Nut meringues
- 3 cups toasted pecan halves, divided
- 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 6 large egg whites
- Pinch of salt
- Assembly
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 3 firm-ripe bananas