Martha A. Cheves's Blog, page 138

Lemon Bars - Pulled

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These Lemon Bars can also be made with coconut.  If you want a little tartness you can use key lime juice instead of lemon.  Add raisins or nuts after pouring over crust.  You can also make up a glaze of 1/2 cup powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice.   And of course if you don't like nutmeg try allspice or cinnamon in the crust.  This is a really good recipe.  Simple and delicious.  But... it's been sent to the manuscript file for my next cookbook Think With Your Taste Buds - Desserts.

Whipping Egg Whites

Whipping Egg Whites  Question – What is the difference between "soft" and "stiff" when whipping egg whites?  Answer – Soft peaks will curl when the beaters are lifted out of the mixture.  Stiff peaks will stand straight up.

Seasonings and Marinades for Vegetables

We sometimes forget that veggies can use a little seasoning now and then.  The list below is made up of seasonings that compliment veggies garliclemondillvinegarnutsparsleymintrosemarybasilallspicesweet pepperspepper flakesmarjoramchervilchivesnutmeg

Lillian's Coconut Fingers - Pulled

This is a coconut cookie that is perfect for all holidays.  You can make them for Easter by shaping them into small egg shaped cookies and rolling them in colored coconut, for Christmas by using green coconut and adding chopped cherries.  They are as limited as your imagination.   But I have to say that this recipe has been moved to the manuscript file for it's future home in my cookbook Think With Your Taste Buds - Desserts.

Seasonings for Veal

When cooking Veal, try some of these for seasoning gingeroreganomustardmarjoramshallotsmushroomsorangelemonMarsala winegarlicthyme

Strawberry Shortcake With a Twist - Pulled

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One thing most people love about strawberry shortcakes is that it's so moist.  But if you are taking it to an outing or want to make it in advance it's almost impossible to assemble and then be allowed to sit without becoming too moist or wet.  This cake can be made even the day before and taken just about anywhere.  The frosting I use is a simple powdered sugar frosting with about 4 oz. of softened cream cheese added.  And the taste - if I closed my eyes I would have sworn that I was eating ...

White Chocolate Pound Cake - Pulled

I've just pulled one of my best cake recipes yet.  My white chocolate pound cake is one of my favorites and it has so many change possibilities.  You can use milk chocolate instead of white, you can add coconut, nuts or different flavorings.  But... it's been moved to the manuscript file for my next cookbook Think With Your Taste Buds - Desserts.  Watch for it to appear again there in the near future

Seasonings for Pork

The following list is comprised of seasons that compliment Pork applesgarlicgingerlemonclovesrosemaryorange zestlemon zestcorianderunsweetened preservesdried fruitsMadeira or Port Wine

Blond Brownies (2 recipes)

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(brownie on left is recipe #1, center and right brownie is recipe #2 with no almonds added to center brownie)



Notes - Mary Kennedy sends goodies to the troops every month.  She put in a request for me to work up some Blond Brownies that would ship well.  The first recipe Blond Brownies #1 are wonderful but I don't think they will ship very well.  I don't think the cream cheese would travel very well.  The recipe for Blond Brownies #2 is also wonderful and there should be no problem with ...

Authors on the Road

I've received notice that Stir, Laugh, Repeat will soon be on it's way to the LA Times Book Festival.  The Festival is in April and draws over 100,000 people.  Author's on the Road will be attending the festival, promoting books and handing out book markers.  Thank you Author's on the Road!