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Ginger Snap
By ClaudiaJan
Shake all together the vodka, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, agave syrup, grated ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg ...
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon agave syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground cloves
- Pinch grated nutmeg
- Ice
- Cinnamon stick, for garnish
Strawberry Dream Cake
By ClaudiaJan
Instructions 1. For the cake: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees
- Serves 8 to 10
- Ingredients CAKE
- 10 ounces frozen whole strawberries (2 cups)
- 3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 6 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (9 ounces) cake flour
- 1 3/4 cups (12 1/4 ounces) granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces and softened
- FROSTING
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/4 cups (9 ounces) confectioners' sugar
- 12 ounces cream cheese, cut into 12 pieces and softened
- Pinch salt
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thin (about 1 1/2 cups)
Liz Lorber's Famous Hummingbird Cake
By ClaudiaJan
Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 cup safflower oil, plus more for cake pans
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups chopped ripe bananas (from about 3 medium)
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Dried Pineapple Rounds, for serving (optional)
GRILLED BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND AVOCADO BRUSCHETTA SALAD
By ClaudiaJan
Instructions For Chicken: Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and garlic together in a shallow bowl
- 2 whole skinless and boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of any fat
- 1 tablespoon garlic (or plain) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 loaf Cabiatta/Sourdough bread, sliced into 1-inch thick slices
- 2 tablespoons Garlic olive oil (or Olive oil mixed with 1 clove garlic, minced or crushed); or Garlic Butter
- Dried Parsley
- 1 whole cos lettuce, washed
- 200 g | 7oz grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 100 g | 3 1/2oz reduced fat fresh Feta cheese
- 1 whole avocado, thinly sliced
- Handful fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 garlic clove, minced/crushed
- Dried Thyme (optional)
- salt to taste
BANANA NUT BREAD
By ClaudiaJan
BANANA NUT BREAD Recipe By : Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Breakfast A...
- Recipe By :
- BANANA NUT BREAD
- Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
- Categories : Breakfast
- Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
- -------- ------------ --------------------------------
- 1 BOX Yellow Cake mix
- 1 package Jello Instant Banana Pudding -- Pudding and Pie Fill
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 each banana -- mashed
- 4 each eggs
- 1 cup pecans -- chopped
- Mix all the ingredients well. Pour into 2 large or 5 small greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.
Pappardelle With Spicy Meat Sauce
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Brown ¾ pound ground beef with 6 cloves chopped garlic, 2 anchovy fillets, and ¼ teaspoon crushed red...
- Directions
- Brown ¾ pound ground beef with 6 cloves chopped garlic, 2 anchovy fillets, and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper.
- Add one 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes and ¼ cup dry white wine. Simmer for 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss with 12 ounces pappardelle (cooked) and top with grated Parmesan.
Aunt Jemima's Pancake Mix
By ClaudiaJan
THE MIX: In an 8−cup container, stir together flour, Bisquick, sugar and creamer
- TO USE THE MIX:
- 2 cups Self−rising flour
- 2 cups Bisquick
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Non−dairy creamer powder
- 1 Egg
- 8 ounces 7−up
- 1 3/4 cups prepared pancake mix
Lime Melt Aways - Refrigerator Cookies
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Put butter and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk atta...
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- Finely grated zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Mashed Potatoes Lucinda Style
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water
- 5 4- to 5-inch russet or Idaho potatoes, washed well but not peeled
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup (8 ounces) small-curd cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crispy Herb Crusted Halibut with Curly Celery and Haricots Verts
By ClaudiaJan
Recipe courtesy Anne Burrell
- 6 ribs celery
- Kosher salt
- 1 lemon, halved, divided
- 1/2 pound haricots verts, stem end removed
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets, skin removed
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 bunch thyme, leaves chopped
- 1/2 bunch chives, minced
- 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, leaves finely chopped
- 1 heaping cup instant mashed potato flakes
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Extra-virgin olive oil