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Fantasy Pavlova
By á-48807
Pavlova is always a fantasy dessert, worth the long cook time to make
- TOPPING:
- 6 egg whites, room temperature
- Pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornflour
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1 cup berry compote made from 3 pints fresh mixed berries, eg: raspberries, blueberries and hulled and halved strawberries
Frozen Irish Coffee
By ltrodrigu
This recipe for Frozen Irish Coffee is a knock-off from one that is served at the French Quarter bar, Erin Rose
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1 ounce brandy
- 1 ounce cold-brew coffee or shot of espresso
- 2 ounces whole milk
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 1 pint ice
- 1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey
- sprinkle of coffee grounds, for garnish
Cherry or Raspberry Tapioca Pudding
By á-39535
The texture of this pudding is very unusual as is the color which makes it a fun dessert particularly for children!
- 1/2 cup sago or tapioca pearls
- 2 cups water
- 1 (15-ounce) can pitted cherries or raspberries pureed
- 1 (15-ounce) can coconut milk or coconut cream
- 4 tablespoons sugar (or sugar replacement)
Cream Cheese & Mushroom Scrambled Eggs
By á-39535
Start your morning right with these delicious, creamy scrambled eggs
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 package cream cheese cubed
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped or 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons onions, minced
Conch Fritters with Caribbean Dipping Sauce
By Brian
This recipe features conch, a national food of the Bahamas that is the perfect way to start any festive feast
- FRITTERS:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- sea salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup firm-packed ground conch or shrimp
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- dash Tabasco to taste
- canola oil for frying
- CARIBBEAN DIPPING SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup prepared salsa
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
Tequila & Lime Turkey Chili
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Tequila, fresh squeezed lime, honey and soy sauce yield a flavorful turkey chili
- 1 slice high-quality white sandwich bread, torn into quarters
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tequila, divided, plus extra as needed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus extra as needed
- Avocado, diced, optional
- Sour cream, optional
Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles
By Lsweetnell
Strawberry cheesecake truffles are easy to make, delicious, and are a pretty-in-pink addition to any celebratory de...
- 1 (19.1-ounce) package vanilla wafer sandwich cookies or Golden Oreos, crushed
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons strawberry syrup
- 1 (16-ounce) package CandiQuik White or Charadelli vanilla baking chips.
- 2 drops red food coloring
Microwave Divinity
By Renna
Quick and easy to make divinity in your microwave! Sweet and delicious, a perfect treat to add to your cookie tray
- 2 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
Sour Cream-Cranberry Muffins
By á-45241
Yoy will really enjoy these Sour Cream-Cranberry Muffins warm right out of the oven with a nice hot cup of hot coff...
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 (8-ounce) carton dairy sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Tyler Florence's Ultimate Ribs
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe for Ultimate Ribs comes from Tyler Florence
- 2 slabs baby back ribs, about 3 pounds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 bacon slices
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Fresh 7-Layer Dip
By johnwhorfin
This recipe for a simplified, healthier version of traditional seven-layer dip uses fresh ingredients and will be g...
- REFRIED BLACK BEANS:
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow or white onion, about 1/4 medium onion
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- GUACAMOLE:
- 2 medium avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, about 1/2 medium lime
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- PICO DE GALLO:
- 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups chopped
- 1/4 cup finely yellow or white onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, about 1/2 medium lime
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup salsa verde, homemade or jarred, or your favorite salsa
- Handful of pickled jalapeños, chopped (optional, if you like spice)
Yogurt - Instant Pot
By lindaauman
Homemade yogurt made super easy using a pressure cooker
- 1 gallon organic whole milk (I use non-homogenized)
- 1/4 cup powdered milk
- 2 packets sweet Yogurt Starter (Y5) or 3 tablespoons yogurt with active cultures
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Vanilla, optional
- Strainer - I use 2 Euro Cuisine Yogurt Strainers for 1 gal of milk
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