Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Warm Mixed Berry Crumb Cake

Warm Mixed Berry Crumb Cake

Ingredients:1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar3/4 cup buttermilk2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 ½ tablespoons of water3 large eggs2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice3/4 teaspoon salt3 pounds strawberries, hulled and halved (8 cups)***1 1/4 cups sugar1 stick unsalted butter, softened1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractCourse: side dish

Butternut Squash Souffle Side Dish

Butternut Squash Souffle Side Dish

Ingredients:Butter to grease the ramekins1/2 butternut squash, peeled and roasted (for instructions go here)1/2 teaspoon cinnamon3 egg whites2 egg yolks1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 cup heavy cream1/4 teaspoon nutmegSplash of vanilla extract1/4 cup whole milkCourse: side dishCuisine: Mediterranean,French,European

Classic Hush Puppies

Classic Hush Puppies

Ingredients:1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking sodaVegetable, peanut or canola oil for frying1/4 cup finely minced fresh or dehydrated onion1 tablespoon lemon juice (omit if using buttermilk)1 cup milk (or buttermilk)1/2 teaspoon finely minced parsley1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce3/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup flour (can be whole wheat flour too of course)2 cups yellow…

No-Breadcrumb Eggplant, Zucchini and Mushroom Parmesan Bake

No-Breadcrumb Eggplant, Zucchini and Mushroom Parmesan Bake

Ingredients:2 eggplants, unpeeled, and cut round ½-inch slices2 cups mushrooms, sliced3 zucchini, peeled, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices1 tablespoon oil for brushing, plus oil to frySalt and pepperGrated Parmesan cheese2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)8 fresh basil leaves1 jar tomato sauceCourse: side dish

Creamy Creole Crab Pots

Creamy Creole Crab Pots

Ingredients:1 small white onion, diced1 large shallot, diced2 cups mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee1 tablespoon fresh thyme1 tablespoon fresh oregano8 ounces cream cheese3 cloves garlic, minced1 pound Maryland lump blue crab meat1/4 cup heavy cream3 tablespoons good sherry (or more, to taste)salt and pepper, to taste16 sheets thawed pre-made phyllo dough

Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Ingredients:1 teaspoon Baking cocoa7 grams Baking powder450 grams Bittersweet chocolate, chopped small1 tbsp butter200 grams Canned red cherries80 grams Cherry juice2 tablespoons Cornstarch200 grams Philadelphia regular cream cheese1 Egg4 eggs, beaten1/4 cup flour1 tablespoon Lemon juice500 grams German Quark1/5 teaspoon Salt60 grams Caster sugar1 teaspoon Vanilla extract8 grams Vanilla sugarCourse: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner