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Brown Sugar Shortcakes With Berries and Lemon Curd
For the shortcakes: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and finely chopped 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup chilled butter or stick margarine, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk Cooking spray 1 tablespoon turbinado or granulated…
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Double-Lemon Souffle
Cooking spray 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups 2 percent reduced-fat milk 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 large egg yolks 5 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Dash of salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup Lemon…
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Lemon-Swirled Cheesecake
Herb lovers: Try adding 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary to the crust. If your springform pan is made of dark metal, cook the cheesecake 5 to 10 minutes less. For the crust: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons chilled butter or stick margarine, cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon ice…
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Fresh-Fruit Pizza With Lemon Curd
1 (18-ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough Cooking spray 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, melted 3/4 cup Lemon Curd (see recipe) 2 cups fresh raspberries 2 cups blackberries 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 plum, sliced 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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Lemon Curd
3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 2 large eggs 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 large lemons) 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
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Pork With Caramelized Onions and Apples
1 tablespoon butter 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 apples, each cut crosswise into 4 thick slices, cores removed 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 sweet onion, sliced thick 1 red onion, sliced thick 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Salt and black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon…
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Walkabout Soup Clone
8 cups water 8 beef bouillon cubes 3 medium white onions 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup heavy cream 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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Bishop’s Bread
Nonstick baking spray with flour 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup buttermilk 1 large egg, well-beaten 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus additional 1/2 teaspoon for sprinkling, if desired
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Chocolate-Caramel Cake Sweet Tart Pastry
For the pastry: 10 tablespoons cold butter 4 egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour For the filling: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 cup whipping cream (scant) 2 1/2 cups walnut halves 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 egg white,…
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Pad Woon Sen
Boiling water 7 ounces bean thread vermicelli 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 ounces lean pork, thinly sliced 5 ounces small shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 ribs celery, with leaves, finely chopped 3 ounces bean sprouts, lightly blanched 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nampla) 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 tablespoons chicken…
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Fried Hor Fun With Beef
1 pound fresh rice sheet noodles Boiling water 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon peanut oil, divided 7 ounces lean beef, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon light soy sauce, divided 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 slices ginger, cut into thin…
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Easter Egg Ring
1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup warm water 1 package (1 tablespoon) active dry yeast 9 eggs, divided 3 1/2 cups (about) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 4 teaspoon crushed aniseed 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped candied fruit 1/4…
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Cuban Coconut Pound Cake
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering pan Bread crumbs, crushed fine to dust 10-inch tube pan 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated sugar 5 eggs 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 7 ounces (2 2/3 loosely packed cups) shredded coconut 3…
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Classic Fresh Coconut Cake
1 Fresh coconut to yield 1 cup fresh coconut liquid and 2 cups firmly packed grated fresh coconut meat (1 cup for cake batter and 1 cup for icing) Milk or cream (if coconut does not yield a full cup of liquid) Shortening and flour to coat pans 3 cups (10 1/2 ounces) sifted cake…
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Helen’s Coconut Cake
For the cake: 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for the pan 4 eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups sifted flour, plus extra for the pan 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt For the topping: 6 tablespoons butter 10 tablespoons brown sugar 4- ounce can shredded Southern-style (not flaked) coconut 1…
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Mee-Mee’s Famous Coconut-Pineapple Cake
For the cake: 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple in juice 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened 3 cups granulated sugar 5 eggs 2/3 cup lemon-lime soda (such as 7-Up) 3 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the pineapple filling: 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch…
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Sour Cream Coconut Cake
For the cake: 1 package (18 1/4-ounce) yellow pudding cake mix, made with milk instead of water 1 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 12 ounces canned or frozen shredded coconut Seven-Minute Icing, made with 1 teaspoon vanilla (see next page) 1/2 cup shredded coconut
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Hawaiian Coconut Cake
Recipe for a two-layer 9-inch white cake (see recipe for Classic Fresh Coconut Cake) For the haupia filling: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup cornstarch 3 cups fresh coconut milk or thawed high-quality commercial coconut milk (sometimes labeled “Hawaiian style” in Asian markets) For the whipped cream frosting: 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons…
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Kate’s Coconut Cake
For the cake: 2 1/2 cups cake flour or soft wheat all-purpose flour, such as White Lily 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fresh coconut liquid (or light unsweetened coconut milk)…
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Carroll Street Bakery Coconut Cake
Cake batter: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 2 1/4 teaspoons salt 15 ounces (3 sticks plus 6 tablespoons) unsalted butter 3 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut extract Coconut filling: 5 cups heavy cream 3 cups granulated…
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Lyn’s Shrimp Pie
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped 3/4 pound raw fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and diced 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped society garlic or chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon…
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Lahvash Pinwheels
1 sheet lahvash, or similar soft Middle Eastern bread, from 14-ounce package 1/4 cup horseradish mustard or Dijonnaise 1/2 cup oil-packed, sun-dried tomatoes, well-drained and chopped 2 1/2 cups bite-size pieces arugula lettuce or watercress sprigs 4 ounces thinly sliced rare roast beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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California Mexican Hot Dip
2 bunches chopped green onions 1 small jar chopped green olives 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper sliced lettuce 2 (15 ounces) cans refried beans 1 package of taco seasoning or your favorite homemade seasoning 1/2 pound grated cheddar cheese 2 packages frozen avocado dip 4 tablespoons sour cream 1 small can green chilies…
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Sugo al Burro e Pomodoro (Butter & Tomato Sauce)
2 lbs fresh ripe plum tomatoes, seeded, peeled & coarsely chopped or 3 c. canned whole peeled tomatoes with their juice, coarsely chopped 6 Tb. butter 1 medium sized onion, peeled and cut in half salt 4 Tb. freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
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Smith House Quick Rolls
2 c. self-rising flour 1/4 c. mayonnaise, not substitutions 1 to 1 1/2 c. milk
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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
2 1/3 c biscuit baking mix 2 T sugar 1/4 t cinnamon 1/4 t nutmeg 1/4 t ginger 1 1/4 c milk 2 eggs 1/3 c canned pumpkin 1/4 c oil
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Curried Chicken Salad
3 c cubed, cooked chicken 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 3/4 c red grapes, halved 11 oz. can mandarin orange sections, drained 1 c finely chopped celery 3/4 c mayonnaise 1 t curry powder 2 t soy sauce 2 t lemon juice
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Spicy Broccoli Spread
2 c broccoli flowerets 1/3 c chopped onion 1 small clove garlic, chopped 1/4 t crushed red pepper 2 T olive oil 2 T grated Parmesan cheese
Kat Food
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