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Bellini
By Dixie8686
In a blender, combine the cubed peach flesh, lemon juice and simple syrup and blend well
- 1 ripe white peach, pitted but not peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. simple syrup (see related recipe at left)
- 2 cups Prosecco (an Italian sparkling wine), Champagne, sparkling wine
- or nonalcoholic sparkling wine
Mojito
By Dixie8686
Put the mint leaves in the bottom of a highball glass
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 1⁄2 Tbs. simple syrup (see related recipe at left)
- 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- Crushed ice as needed
- 2 fl. oz. light rum
- 2 fl. oz. club soda
- 1 lime wedge
Deep-Dish Apple Bourbon Streusel Pie
By Dixie8686
To make the dough, in a food processor, pulse together the flour, granulated sugar and salt until combined, about 5...
- For the dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 16 Tbs. (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 6 to 8 Tbs. (90 to 125ml) ice water
- For the filling:
- 3 lb. Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into slices 1/4 inch thick
- 3 lb. Pink Lady apples, peeled, cored and cut into slices 1/4 inch thick
- 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 Tbs. bourbon
- 2 Tbs. vanilla extract
- For the streusel:
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 Tbs. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2/3 cup roughly chopped pecans
- 7 Tbs. cold unsalted butter, diced
Oven-Roasted Flounder with Bok Choy, Cilantro, and Lime
By Dixie8686
Recipes & Menus | recipes Oven-Roasted Flounder with Bok Choy, Cilantro, and Lime Make sure the flounder fillets ...
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro plus small sprigs for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons finely minced peeled ginger
- 3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound baby bok choy (2-3 bunches), cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 cup sake or dry white wine
- 4 4-ounce fillets flounder or other delicate white fish (up to 1/2 inch thick)
Perfectly Baked Beans
By Dixie8686
Directions Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 4 slices regular bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, cut into small dice
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into small dice
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice
- 1 fresh jalapeno, chopped
- 4 large cans (28 ounces each) pork and beans
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup distilled or cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 chipotle peppers, minced
- 6 slices thin bacon
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts
By Dixie8686
Unfold a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it lightly to an 11 by 11-inch square
- 1 package (17.3 ounces/2 sheets) puff pastry, defrosted
- Good olive oil
- 4 cups thinly sliced yellow onions (2 large onions)
- 3 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, plus 2 ounces shaved with a vegetable peeler
- 4 ounces garlic-and-herb goat cheese (recommended: Montrachet)
- 1 large tomato, cut into 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
- 3 tablespoons julienned basil leaves
Cinnamon Swirl Bread Pudding
By Dixie8686
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutme...
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf cinnamon swirl bread
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
- Powdered sugar and sweetened whipped cream for serving.
Hot Rum Coffee
By Dixie8686
Select 4 mugs. In a pitcher, stir together the coffee, half-and-half, sugar, cardamom and nutmeg
- 2 cups hot coffee
- 1/2 cup half-and-half, heated
- 2 1/2 Tbs. sugar
- 1/8 tsp. ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 3/4 cup amber rum
- Grated chocolate for garnish
Sunny's Easy Chocolate Apple Pie Cake
By Dixie8686
Directions For the chocolate apple pie cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus additional ingredients for making the cake
- 1 store-bought 8-inch apple pie
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon dark rum
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Prosecco and Scotch Whiskey Julep
By Dixie8686
In an ice-filled pitcher, mix together the Mint Simple Syrup, whiskey and 5 mint sprigs
- Ice
- 1 cup Mint Simple Syrup, recipe follows
- 1 cup single malt Scotch whiskey, such as Glenfiddich
- 5 fresh mint sprigs, plus extra for garnish
- 2 cups prosecco, chilled
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 packed cup packed fresh mint leaves