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Braised Brisket
By Dixie8686
Recipes & Menus | recipes Braised Brisket Make this brisket a day ahead, then reheat and serve for a no-stress di...
- 1 5-pound beef brisket, preferably flat-cut, halved crosswise
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 dried ancho chile
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 10 garlic cloves
- 2 cups hot coffee
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Finely grated lemon zest
GZ's Red Sangria
By Dixie8686
Directions Combine the wine, orange liqueur, cherries, peaches, raspberries, elderflower liqueur and lemon zest in...
- 2 bottles fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais
- 1 cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
- 1 cup brandied pitted cherries
- 1 cup sliced fresh peaches or nectarines
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 bottle cava
- Fresh mint or basil sprigs, for garnish
Cherry Nice
By Dixie8686
In a pitcher, whisk together the rum, lemon juice and agave nectar until combined
- 1 3/4 cups silver rum
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup agave nectar
- Crushed ice as needed
- 6 maraschino cherries plus juice from jar
Sweet Lavender Scones
By Dixie8686
Recipes & Menus | recipes Sweet Lavender Scones These flaky scones can be made the morning of your party
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for surface
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sanding or granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups store-bought lemon curd
Espresso Cake with Tuscan Liquor Buttercream and Caramel Glass
By Dixie8686
Directions For the espresso cake: Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the cake pans
- One 16.5-ounce box devil's food cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup vanilla-citrus liquor, such as Tuaca
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla-citrus liquor, such as Tuaca
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla-citrus liquor, such as Tuaca
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate-covered espresso beans, coarsely chopped, for garnish
Double Fudge Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 21/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 11/2 cups good cocoa powder
- 21/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons brewed coffee
- 24 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- M&M's candy for decorating
Sesame Noodles With Shrimp
By Dixie8686
In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 ounces thin spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 6 ounces medium shrimp
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Chocolate Cassis Cake
By Dixie8686
For the cake, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Baking spray with flour, such as Baker's Joy
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti
- 6 tablespoons creme de cassis liqueur
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 5 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 to 3 tablespoons creme de cassis liqueur
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 (1/2 pint) boxes fresh raspberries
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and thickly sliced
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup creme de cassis liqueur
Pesto Chicken Burgers
By Dixie8686
In a food processor, puree basil, spinach, garlic, walnuts, oil, and 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup baby spinach (1 ounce)
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grilling
- Coarse salt and pepper
- 1 pound ground white-meat chicken
- 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 4 pieces focaccia, halved
Baked Fontina
By Dixie8686
Directions Preheat the broiler and position the oven rack 5 inches from the heat
- 1 1/2 pounds Italian Fontina Val d'Aosta cheese, rind removed and 1-inch-diced
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 crusty French baguette