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Lemon Tart
By jdwooten
Who can resist this Lemon Tart with its buttery shortbread crust, creamy lemon filling, and swirls of whipped cream...
- CRUST:
- 1 cup (140 grams) all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (36 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (114 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- FILLING:
- 5 ounces (140 grams) cream cheese, room temperature.
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice (approximately two large lemons)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar
- Lemon Zest - The yellow outer rind of the lemon that contains the fruit's flavor and perfume.
Slow Roasted Tomatoes
By jdwooten
This simple preparation brings out the natural sweetness in plum tomatoes
- 3 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Herb Compound Butter
By jdwooten
Butter blended with other ingredients is known as a compound butter
- 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Lemon Syrup Cake with Strawberries and Mint
By jdwooten
Looking for something sweet but refreshing for a spring or summer dessert? Famed chef Emeril Lagasse came to Good M...
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour
- 3 cups sliced hulled strawberries
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche (or room temperature cream cheese)
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- Fresh mint, for garnish
Carne Asada
By jdwooten
Latin American carne asada, or "grilled meat," typically starts with tough but tasty flank steak, which is tenderiz...
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 ⁄3 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 ⁄2 cup lager-style beer, preferably Mexican
- Grated zest of 1 lime
- 1 ⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 ⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbs. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. ground chipotle chili or cayenne
- pepper (optional)
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. salt
- 1 flank steak, about 1 3⁄4 lb.
- Canola oil for oiling the grill grate
Coffee-Rubbed Prime Rib
By jdwooten
Be sure to place a baking sheet underneath the roast, as instructed in the recipe, to catch the drippings
- 1 prime rib roast, 10 to 12 lb.
- 4 Tbs. coffee and spice rub
- Kosher salt, to taste
Ginocchi with Shrimp, Aspargus, and Pesto
By jdwooten
Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a Dutch oven
- 2 quarts plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
- 1 (16-ounce) package vacuum-packed gnocchi (such as Vigo)
- 4 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, coarsely chopped $
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons preshredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 4 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil $
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Slow Smoked Rib Roast
By jdwooten
Few culinary sights are more impressive than a standing beef rib roast
- For the garlic rub:
- 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp. coarse sea or kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground coarse pepper
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme
- 2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 1 standing 4-rib beef roast, 8 to 10 lb., trimmed of excess fat
- 2 to 3 handfuls mesquite chips, soaked if using charcoal
Boneless Pork Chops Parmigiana
By jdwooten
Preheat the broiler, and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil
- 2 pounds boneless thin-cut porkchops (about 8 small chops)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup fine dry unseasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 4 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence or Emeril's Essence Creole Seasoning
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup jarred marinara sauce, plus more (heated) for serving with pasta if desired
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- Cooked pasta, for serving (optional)
Lobster Rolls
By jdwooten
An East Coast favorite, these lobster rolls get a flavor boost from bay food seasoning
- 1 cooked lobster, about 1 1/2 lb.
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 Tbs. mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp. bay seafood seasoning, plus more, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 4 soft rolls, split
- 1 to 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, at room temperature