Cooking Method: Baking
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Bananas Foster Shortcake
I happen to love Banana's Foster. When I was pregnant with my first daughter, Zoe, I woke up one morning and said to my husband. "I want bananas foster." He then said that we would make it that evening. I then said, "No, you don't understand, I need it now!" It's really amazing that we had all the ingredients in the house. He granted my wish and it hit the spot! It's one of my favorite desserts. Zoe likes it too! Anyway, I have made Brennan's Bananas Foster, Bananas Foster Layer Cake, and Bananas Foster Upside-Down Cake. I guess you could say I'm a bit bananas! Anyway, I went further and made this I love
By - Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage
Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage is the ultimate nostalgic comfort food. Comfort food can be enjoyed year-round, but it’s generally synonymous with cold weather. It's made with ground beef, and rice, wrapped in cabbage and topped with crushed tomatoes. The whole dish can be made ahead and finished off in the oven when ready to serve.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 25 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Lemon Madeleines
Our neighbor gave us an enormous bag of lemons, so I made Lemon Madeleines. They are easy to make, but you have to have a Madeleine pan. They came out super moist and lemony.
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes 2 dozen
Cauliflower Toasts
I made Ina Garten's Cauliflower Toasts and I now want to make it again. Apparently, it's one of Ina's favorite things to have for lunch. It calls for prosciutto, but you could leave it out to make it vegetarian. You can use any cheese you like. Also, you can double the cauliflower mixture and keep in your freezer.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Basque Burnt Cheesecake is deeply caramelized "burnt" on the top and the bottom, has a creamy center. It is said to have originated in 1990 in San Sebastian, Spain. The beauty of this dessert is that you really can't mess it up. My brother David was in town recently and wanted to make this together. Well, we never got around to it and since I actually had 4 blocks of cream cheese during the cream cheese shortage, I decided to give it a try. FYI - There was a cyberattack against the largest US cheese manufacturer in October, 2021. Anyway, it is one of the best desserts I have ever made and I am a serious New York style cheesecake fan. It's so light and silky smooth.
- Yields: 12 Servings
Alice Springs Chicken
Alice Springs Chicken is from Outback Steakhouse.The chicken breast is marinated, grilled and topped with sautéed mushrooms, crisp bacon, melted Monterey Jack, Cheddar cheese and honey mustard sauce. I have never been to an Outback Steakhouse and not sure why you wouldn't order a steak! Apparently, this chicken dish is very popular. The chicken is so tender and juicy!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Our friends came to dinner the other night and offered to bring dessert which was delicious and right on target for the holiday season: Pumpkin Cheesecake. In this case, it takes two old favorites—pumpkin pie and cheesecake—and the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. Sinfully rich and as Autumnal as can be, this cheesecake has a ginger snap crust and cinnamon whipped cream. It is not too late if you are stuck for what to serve this Thanksgiving!
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 20 mins
- Yields: 10 - 12 Servings
Brown Butter Salted Caramel Tart
For an easy “wow,” grace your holiday table this year with Erin Clarkson’s Brown Butter Salted Caramel tart (@cloudykitchen). Perfectly balanced and make-ahead-friendly, this recipe calls for making more brown butter than necessary, leaving your with your own stash of beautifully browned goodness to use at your leisure (enter ravioli, sage, and parm!). A quick word to the wise, while this is tart is easy easy easy, make sure your crust is packed tight and cooled completely before filling to avoid crumbling.Happy baking!
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Ham Shepherd’s Pie
I made this Ham Shepherd’s Pie because I had some random ingredients in my fridge. If you don't have a leek, use an onion. The recipe can be adapted to what you have on hand. The best part is the cheesy mashed potato topping. What's not to love?
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 20 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Lemon Chicken
My brother-in-law Russell was visiting his friend Julia in Ann Arbor Michigan and she made Ina Garten's Lemon Chicken. Ina's recipe uses chicken breasts, but thighs work equally as well. Julia says that the important details of the recipe are the bed of aromatics on which chicken roasts, the herb and salt infused oil, and the high heat. I just wish I was there to partake!
- Yields: 4 Servings
