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Chocolate Macarons
By AllisonClayman
Preheat oven to 350º F (180º C)
- Adapted from The Sweet Life in Paris (Broadway) by David Lebovitz
- Macaron Batter
- 1 cup (100 gr) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered almonds (about 2 ounces, 50 gr, sliced almonds, pulverized)
- 3 tablespoons (25 gr) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 5 tablespoons (65 gr) granulated sugar
- Chocolate Filling
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 4 ounces (120 gr) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 gr) butter, cut into small pieces
- Prune Filling
- 15 medium prunes (pitted), about 5 ounces (150 gr) prunes
- 2 1/2 ounces (70 gr) best-quality milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp Armagnac
Rosemary Pork Chops
By AllisonClayman
Preparation Preheat broiler
- Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped rosemary
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 (1/2-inch-thick) bone-in rib pork chops (1 1/2 pounds)
- Accompaniment: lemon wedges
Creamy Tortellini Salad
By AllisonClayman
Directions: Before you start, be sure an adult is nearby to help
- Ingredients:
- For the dressing:
- 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- For the pasta:
- 3 quarts water
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more, to taste
- 1 large carrot, peeled
- 9 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini (about 2
- cups)
- 1/4 pound green beans, ends trimmed, beans
- cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Christina's Ambrosia
By AllisonClayman
In a large mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese, pineapple, and sour cream until light
- 4 Ounces Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/2 Cup Canned Crushed Pineapple, Strained
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Cup Canned Sliced Peaches in Heavy Syrup
- 1 Cup Mini Marshmallows
- 1/2 Cup Drained, Canned Fruit Cocktail in Heavy Syrup
- 1/2 Cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut, Plus 1 1/2 Tbs For Garnish
- 1/4 Cup Canned Mandarin Oranges In Heavy Syrup, Strained
- 1/4 Cup Sweetened Coconut Milk
Spinach Gratin
By AllisonClayman
, 2001, Barefoot Contessa Parties!, All rights reserved
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 3 pounds frozen chopped spinach, defrosted (5 (10-ounce) packages)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
French Toast Bundt
By AllisonClayman
Instructions Cut rolls in half forming 48 pieces (dinner rolls) or cut rolls in fourths (Texas rolls)
- Ingredients
- 24 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls or 12 Rhodes Texas Rolls, thawed but still cold
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup liquid hazelnut coffee creamer
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- powdered sugar
"Oreo" Cookies
By AllisonClayman
Recipe courtesy Trois Pommes Patisserie, Brooklyn for Food Network Magazine
- 1 1/3 cups Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Rocky Road Brownies
By AllisonClayman
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
- For the Brownies:
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 ounces best-quality unsweetened chocolate
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
- 5 large eggs3 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate (3 ounces)
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (4 ounces)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate (6 ounces)
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
Baked Ziti with Crunchy Italian Salad and Garlic Bread
By AllisonClayman
Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 8 ounces ziti rigate (ridged) or other short pasta
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 1 jar (24 to 26 ounces) best-quality tomato sauce (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 loaf Italian bread (5 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 head Belgian endive, stem end trimmed, thinly sliced
- 2 bunches arugula (3 1/2 ounces total), thick stems removed
Ham and Cheese in Puff Pastry
By AllisonClayman
2008, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, defrosted (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 pound black forest ham, sliced
- 1/2 pound Swiss Gruyere cheese, sliced
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash