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Turkish Cigars
By mirandavoegeli
Preheat the oven to 350. In a medium bowl, blend the feta with the eggs and the mixed herbs and season with salt an...
- 14 ounces feta cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed herbs, such as mint, flat-leaf parsley and dill
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 16 sheets phyllo dough
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
General Tso's Chicken
By mirandavoegeli
In a medium bowl, combine the toasted sesame oil with the egg white, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce and 1/4 cup plus...
- 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Chinese chile-garlic sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- 2 tablespoons very finely chopped fresh ginger
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- Steamed broccoli and white rice, for serving
Herbed Zucchini Feta Fritters
By mirandavoegeli
Pile the shredded zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of salt
- 4 medium zucchini (about 1 3/4 pounds), coarsely shredded
- Kosher salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped dill
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 medium cucumber—peeled, halved, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup Greek-style plain yogurt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Buried Cherry Cookies
By mirandavoegeli
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- Filling and Frosting:
- 1 jar maraschino cherries (about 48)
- 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Pancetta, Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini
By mirandavoegeli
Saute pancetta until crispy
- 8 slices crusty bread
- 1/2 lb pancetta, sliced
- 1-2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 ball mozzarella, sliced
- Basil
Couscous with Grilled Summer Vegetables and Tons of Herbs
By mirandavoegeli
Make Dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper
- Couscous:
- 9 ounces couscous
- 1/2 pint cold water
- 3 red bell peppers
- 1 handful asparagus, trimmed and peeled, if necessary
- 2-3 small patty pan squash, sliced
- 1 small bunch green onions, trimmed and finely sliced
- 2-4 fresh red chilies, seeded and finely sliced
- 3 good handfuls mixed fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, and parsley are best), coarsely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Red wine vinegar
- Olive Oil and Lemon juice Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 level teaspoon salt
- 1 level teaspoon pepper
Toasted-Coconut Marshmallow Squares
By mirandavoegeli
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with rack in middle
- 2 cups unsweetened dried coconut
- 3 (1/4-ounces) envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup water, divided
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
Strawberry Shortcakes with Balsamic and Black Pepper Syrup
By mirandavoegeli
by Cindy Mushet
- 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries (about 8 cups), hulled, quartered if small, sliced if large
- 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 large pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Martini
By mirandavoegeli
Mix ingredients in a shaker with ice
- 1 1/2 shots chocolate liquer
- 1 1/2 shots creme de cacao
- 1/2 shot vodka (preferably vanilla vodka)
- 2 1/2 shots half-and-half
Tangy Tabbouleh Salad
By mirandavoegeli
In a large bowl, cover the bulgur with 2 inches of hot water and let soak for 20 minutes
- 1 cup medium bulgur, rinsed (6 ounces)
- Hot water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound plum tomatoes,halved, seeded, and coarsely chopped (2 cups)
- 4 scallions, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley plus 1/3 cup whole leaves
- 1/3 cup finely chopped mint
- Salt and freshly ground pepper