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Perfect Cheesecake Recipe

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Perfect Cheesecake Recipe INGREDIENTS For the crust: 1 3/4 cups (230g) of Graham cracker crumbs (from about 15 Graham crackers) 2 Tbsp sugar Pinch salt 4 Tbsp plus 1 teaspoon (60g) unsalted butter (if using salted butter, omit the pinch of salt), melted For the filling: 2 pounds cream cheese (900g), room temperature 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar (270g) Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 large eggs 2/3 cup sour cream (160 ml) 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream (160 ml) For the sour cream topping: 2 cups sour cream (475 ml) 1/3 cup powdered sugar (35g) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the raspberry sauce: 12 ounces (340g) fresh raspberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g) 1/2 cup water (120 ml) METHOD SHOW PHOTOS PREPARE THE CRUST 1 Process graham crackers, mix with sugar, salt, butter:  Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor or blender until finely ground. Put in a large bowl, and stir in the sugar and salt. Stir in the melted butter. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)...

Banana Bread Recipe

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Banana Bread Recipe INGREDIENTS 2 to 3 very ripe bananas, peeled (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups mashed) 1/3 cup melted butter, unsalted or salted 1 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 3/4 cup sugar (1/2 cup if you would like it less sweet, 1 cup if more sweet) 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour METHOD 1  Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and butter a 4x8-inch loaf pan. 2  In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. 3  Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour. 4  Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F (175°C), or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. 5  Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then remove the banana bread from the pan and let cool completely before ser...

How to Make Classic Tiramisu

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How to Make Classic Tiramisu INGREDIENTS 6 large egg yolks 1 cup (200 grams) sugar, divided 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) dark rum, divided 1 1/2 cups (12 oz) mascarpone cheese, cold from the fridge 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold from the fridge 1 cup boiling water 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1 (7-ounce) package ladyfingers Cocoa powder for dusting the top Special equipment: 8x8-inch baking dish Saucepan and heatproof bowl, or a  double-boiler Balloon whisk METHOD 1 Prep the dish : Lightly oil an 8x8 inch baking dish. 2 Whisk the yolks and sugar to make the zabaglione : Set a large heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water to create a double boiler (the bowl should rest on the rim of the pan and the bottom should not touch the surface of the water). Whisk together the egg yolks and 3/4 cup of the sugar in the bowl. Continue whisking until the sugar has dissolved, the mixture has increased slightly in volume, and it looks light yellow color. Not sure? Rub a little...

Pumpkin Samosas with Cilantro Mint Chutney

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Pumpkin Samosas with Cilantro Mint Chutney Makes 14-15 samosas Note: I used Store bought vegan Empanada Wrappers for quick version. (1 pack) Skip the dough making part if you’re using pre-made wrappers as well. Homemade Dough 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon Salt 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil 1/2 cup hot Water 3 tbps of non dairy yogurt one handful Sesame Seeds Filling 1 medium size Butternut Squash (about 2 cups) 1 large red onion 5-6 fresh curry leaves (optional) 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Cumin 2 tsp of coconut or date sugar 3 tablespoons Avocado Oil Method: Preheat oven to 380 degrees F. In a stand mixer, combine flour, hot water, non dairy yogurt, and salt and kneed dough for 5 minutes until dough is smooth. cover and rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, mince onion and pumpkin. I used my food processor to mince all the filling ingredients coarsely. Mix with salt, pepper, cumin, sugar and oil. Divide the dough into 12-15 pieces. Make a ball, dust the surface ligh...

Garlic Butter Baked Salmon In Foil

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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon In Foil INGREDIENTS: 1 ¼ pound sockeye or coho salmon (preferably wild caught)* 2 tablespoons EACH:  lemon juice  AND  cold butter, cubed 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt    ¼ teaspoon EACH:  Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes  AND  black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, for garnishing (optional) DIRECTIONS: PREP:  Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375ºF. (see notes) SAUCE:  In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the lemon juice and minced garlic, allow the lemon juice to reduce to 1 tablespoon. Add in 1 tablespoon of butter, remove pan from heat and swirl so the butter starts to melt. Place back on the heat for a few seconds, removed and continue to swirl until butter completely melts. Repeat with second tablespoon of butter. When butter is completely melted, add the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Then, remove sauce from stove. BAKE:  P...

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Meringue Pie

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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Meringue Pie Ingredients Pastry 1   cup   all-purpose flour 1/2   teaspoon   salt 1/3   cup   shortening 3   to 4 tablespoons ice water Chocolate Filling 1   cup   sugar 1/4   cup   plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4   cup   unsweetened cocoa 1/4   teaspoon   salt 1 1/2   cups   whole milk 1/2   cup   evaporated milk 4   extra-large egg yolks,   beaten 2   tablespoons   butter 1   tablespoon   vanilla extract Meringue 5   extra-large egg whites,   room temperature 1/4   teaspoon   cream of tartar 1/4   cup   sugar Instructions Prepare Pastry. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut shortening into flour with a pastry blender until mixture resembles small peas. Push mixture to one side of bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon water along edge of flour mixture. Use a fork to toss some of the flo...