Southern Living's Pavola with Lemon Cream and Berries

by 👩‍🍳 Cooking With a Southern Vibe in Music City USA 👩‍🍳, May 16, 2010
Pavlova With Lemon Cream and Berries


























Pavlova was the  signature dessert of was former Test Kitchen Professional (and mother of current Test Kitchen Professional Marian Cooper Cairns) Jane Cairns. You don't have to be a professional to make it though. Assemble the elegant berry dessert just before serving; you can make the meringue up to two days ahead and store it in an airtight container.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Other: 13 hours 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1  cup  sugar
  • 1  tablespoon  cornstarch
  • 4  egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1/4  teaspoon  cream of tartar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  vanilla extract
  • Parchment paper
  • 1  (10-oz.) jar lemon curd
  • 1/3  cup  sour cream
  • Assorted fresh berries
  • Garnish: fresh lemon zest

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 225°. Whisk together sugar and cornstarch. Beat egg whites at medium-high speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer 1 minute; add cream of tartar and salt, beating until blended. Gradually add sugar mixture, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating at medium-high speed until mixture is glossy, stiff peaks form, and sugar dissolves. (Do not overbeat.) Beat in vanilla. Gently spread mixture into a 7-inch round on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, making an indentation in center of meringue to hold filling.
2. Bake at 225° for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until pale golden and outside has formed a crust. Turn oven off; let meringue stand in oven, with door closed and light on, 12 hours.
3. Meanwhile, whisk together lemon curd and sour cream until smooth. Cover and chill.
4. Spoon lemon mixture into center of meringue, and top with berries. (Center of meringue may fall once the lemon mixture and berries have been added.) Garnish, if desired.
Marian Cooper Cairns, Southern Living, MAY 2010

Rhubarb Crisp

by 👩‍🍳 Cooking With a Southern Vibe in Music City USA 👩‍🍳, May 16, 2010

Get the recipe at  The Minimalist

Rhubarb Meringue Pie

by 👩‍🍳 Cooking With a Southern Vibe in Music City USA 👩‍🍳, May 14, 2010

  
Get this great recipe from Mennonite Girls Can Cook


Janet's Pad Thai from Food Network

by 👩‍🍳 Cooking With a Southern Vibe in Music City USA 👩‍🍳, May 08, 2010

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces strip steak, cut into 1/2-inch thinly sliced strips
  • 1/2 tablespoon red Thai curry powder
  • 1 (7-ounce) package rice stick noodles
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup Asian sweet red chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 1 generous pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 4 basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives

Garnish -

  • 1 cup shredded or julienned carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges
  • Spicy chili sauce, optional (recommended: Sambal Oelek)

Directions

Put the sliced strip steak and red Thai curry powder in a resealable container and shake until the meat is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, to marinate.

Meanwhile soak all the noodles in cold water for 30 minutes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. When the water comes to a boil add the noodles and cook for 3 minutes.

While the noodles are cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a wok, over medium-high heat. Using a pair of tongs, remove the noodles from the boiling water and allow them to drain of any water over the top of the pot, and then carefully put them into wok and stir. Crack 2 unbeaten eggs directly into the wok along with the garlic, and stir until the egg is incorporated. Push the noodles to the rear portion of the wok and add the seasoned strip steak. Sear the meat for 1 minute, then turn and sear the other side for 1 minute. Mix the noodles back into the center of the wok along with the meat, and then add the sweet chili sauce, oyster sauce, tamarind, sugar, and a generous pinch of salt. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Stir in the basil and chives and remove from heat. Divide the noodles into 2 to 3 portions on serving plates. Garnish each serving with carrots, cabbage, sprouts, chopped peanuts, wedges of lime and spicy chili sauce, if desired.

Source:  FoodNetwork



Wendy’s Chili

by 👩‍🍳 Cooking With a Southern Vibe in Music City USA 👩‍🍳, May 01, 2010
Wendy’s® makes this classic recipe fresh every day, and you can do the
same. Tomato juice really enhances the flavor of this chili, as does the
chili powder, though you may want to start off with a little less chili
powder. I find that ¼ cup isn’t too hot, but is very flavorful.

Yield: 12 servings.

2 pouwendy's chilinds freshly ground beef

4 cups (1 quart) tomato juice

1 (29-ounce) can tomato purée

1 (15-ounce) can red kidney

beans, drained

1 medium onion, chopped

(about 1½ cups)

1/2 cup celery, diced

1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup chili powder (you may want to use less)

1 teaspoon cumin (if you like real

flavor, add more)

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper


In a frying pan, brown the ground beef, then drain off the fat. Put
the beef and the remaining ingredients into a 6-quart pot. Cover the pot
and let the chili simmer for 1 to 1½ hours, stirring every 15 minutes.

Source:  Copykat Recipes



6 Best-Ever Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

by 👩‍🍳 Cooking With a Southern Vibe in Music City USA 👩‍🍳, April 24, 2010
The best of the bestLindsay's Chocolate Cafe Chocolate Chip Cookies

* 2-1/2 cups regular rolled oats
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* 1 tsp. baking soda
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1 cup butter, softened
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1 cup packed brown sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 tsp. vanilla
* 1 12-oz. pkg. (2 cups) semisweet chocolate pieces
* 1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
* 4 oz. milk chocolate bar, grated

1. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat on medium speed until mixture is combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour mixture with a wooden spoon until combined. Stir in chocolate pieces, nuts and grated chocolate.

3. Drop dough from a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoons) 4 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 9 to 10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on cookie sheets 1 minute. Transfer to wire racks and let cool. Makes about 30 cookies.

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Source:  Midwest Living

Praline Ice Cream Sandwiches

by 👩‍🍳 Cooking With a Southern Vibe in Music City USA 👩‍🍳, April 19, 2010
Picture of Praline Ice Cream Sandwiches RecipeFor an easy post-barbecue treat, sandwich a
scoop of softened praline or butter pecan ice cream and
a spoonful of caramel sauce between chocolate
wafers
. Run a knife around the edge to smooth, then roll in
chopped pecans, if desired. Wrap in plastic wrap and
freeze until ready to serve.

Parmesan-Pecan Fried Catfish with Pickled Okra Salsa

by 👩‍🍳 Cooking With a Southern Vibe in Music City USA 👩‍🍳, April 16, 2010

Parmesan-Pecan Fried Catfish with Pickled Okra Salsa
  • 2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch wide strips
  • 1  cup  buttermilk
  • 1  cup  ground pecans
  • 2/3  cup  plain yellow cornmeal
  • 2/3  cup  grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1  tablespoon  Cajun seasoning
  • 1  tablespoon  paprika
  • 2  large eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil
  • Pickled Okra Salsa

1. Place catfish and buttermilk in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 1 hour. Remove catfish from buttermilk, discarding buttermilk.

2. Combine pecans and next 4 ingredients in a shallow bowl. Dip fish in eggs; dredge in pecan mixture, shaking off excess. Arrange on a baking sheet. Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches into a cast-iron Dutch oven or 12-inch (2 1/4-inch-deep) cast-iron skillet; heat to 350°. Fry fish, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and fish flakes with a fork. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Serve with Pickled Okra Salsa.

Note: We tested with Zatarain's Creole Seasoning.

Source:  Southern Living Best of 2010

Bone Suckin Barbecue Sauce Clone

by 👩‍🍳 Cooking With a Southern Vibe in Music City USA 👩‍🍳, April 11, 2010
Bone Suckin' Barbecue Sauce is the best sauce I've ever eaten.  I haven't tried this clone, when I do, I'll report back.  ~ jan

Bone Suckin' Sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup water, more if you want to
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons molasses
  • 1 Tablespoon horseradish, more if you really like it tangy and hot
  • < 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke
Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

Chocolate Easter Bunny Pie

by 👩‍🍳 Cooking With a Southern Vibe in Music City USA 👩‍🍳, March 21, 2010

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Nisha gave me this recipe, it’s  really popular with her sorority sisters, rich, creamy and easy to make.  I thought some of you might enjoy it, too.  ~ jan

6 oz. chocolate bunny
18 large marshmallows halved or 180 mini marshmallows
1/4 cup milk
16 oz. unsweetened whipping cream
1 prepared graham pie shell
small piece of bunny to shave on top of pie and/or mini chocolate bunnies for the top

Melt bunny in milk, then stir in marshmallows stirring constantly until they melt.  Cool completely, whip cream until stiff, fold into cooled chocolate mixture, pour into crust and chill until firm - 2-3 hours.  Decorate with shaved chocolate and bunnies.

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