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Fresh Lemon Mousse
By cirql8or
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 3 extra-large whole eggs
- 3 extra-large eggs, separated
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup good bottled lemon curd, at room temperature
- Sweetened Whipped Cream, recipe follows
- Sliced lemon, for garnish
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Lime Soda
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Sunny Anderson, 2008
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup lime juice, plus rind from 1 lime
- 6 to 8 drops green food coloring
- 4 cups ice
- 1 liter club soda or seltzer
- 4 lime slices, for garnish
Lunch Suggestions
By cirql8or
Eggs Fried egg sandwich Grilled cheese Grilled ham and cheese Hot dogs Macaroni & cheese Meatball sandwich M
- Lunch Suggestions
Gina's Flourless Chocolate Cake
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup brandy
- Powdered sugar, sifted, for garnish
- Seasonal berries, for garnish
- Whipped Cream, recipe follows
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon brandy
Red Velvet Cupcakes (from scratch)
By cirql8or
Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick butter
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Buttermilk to smooth
- Buttercream Frosting:
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Buttermilk to smooth
- 1-2 drops red food coloring
Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Pecan Crumble
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen (PD mag
- Butter, for baking dish
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups pureed sweet potato
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 egg yolks
- 2 (1-pound, 4-ounce) loaves white bread, crusts removed
- Pecan Crumble, recipe follows
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup toasted and chopped pecans
Homemade Potato Chips
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
- Peanut oil, for frying
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Neely's BBQ Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 1/2 cups paprika
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
Beef -The Bomb- Bourguignon
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri
- 1 1/2 cups red wine
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 pounds rib-eye steak, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 pound bacon, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, if needed
- 3/4 cup carrots, diced
- 3/4 cup parsnips, peeled and diced
- 1 cup pearl onions, frozen
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 cups beef stock
- 2 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped Italian parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons freshly chopped oregano leaves
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1 cup store-bought fried onions
Red, White, and Blue Cherry Pies
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee 2009
- 1 package double pie crust mix
- 1 (20-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 pint fresh blueberries, reserve 1/4 cup for garnish
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
Smoky Paprika Home Fries
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 2 Idaho potatoes, baked and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, mashed to a paste
- 1 tablespoon smoky paprika
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
- Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish, optional