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Hi Folks! We are glad to be back to share with you another recipe inspiration from our Foodie Tuesday Food Blog Series. This week Smarty Marty brings us this delicious Crispy Salmon with Smashed Sweet Potatoes dinner idea. So if you are ready lets get started with the necessary ingredients to cook up this delicious delight.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch wedges
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Four 3- to 4-ounce skin-on Atlantic salmon fillets, patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cloves smashed garlic
Directions
For the smashed sweet potatoes: Heat cream and butter in a medium saucepan until melted together. Add sweet potatoes and gently simmer, covered, stirring frequently, until potatoes are super tender, about 30 minutes. Add maple syrup and mash with a potato masher until smooth and uniform. Season to taste with plenty of salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
For the salmon: Heat olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper all over. Lay in pan, skin-side down, and let cook, undisturbed, until skin is very crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Gently flip the salmon and add butter, thyme and garlic and cook until salmon is desired temperature, 3 to 4 minutes for medium.
Divide sweet potatoes among four plates, then top each with a crispy salmon fillet. Add a handful of salad on the side of each, then top salad with orange segments and drizzle the salmon with the butter sauce from the pan.
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Recipe By - www.foodnetwork.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
Fishing for something good to eat :) (Pun intended) This week specialty dish is a seafood one. This baked Cod is a healthy option! Let’s get started with gathering up the necessary ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup panko or regular bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 skinless 1 1/2-inch thick cod fillets, about 6 oz. each
Salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add bread crumbs, stir to coat with butter, then cook, stirring frequently, until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and lemon zest. Let cool. Combine mustard and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
Step 2
Rinse fish and pat dry. Sprinkle each fillet lightly with salt, then place on a rimmed, foil-lined baking sheet and brush with mustard mixture. Press 1/4 of crumbs onto each filet.
Step 3
Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake until fish is no longer translucent (cut to test) and flakes easily, 10 to 15 minutes. If crumbs aren't sufficiently browned, broil fish 2 inches from heating element until crumbs are crisp and dark golden brown (watching carefully to prevent burning), 2 minutes longer. Serve immediately.
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Recipe By - myrecipes.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
This week Foodie Tuesday delight is a classic. Chicken & Beef Fajita Kabobs! Let’s get it started by gathering up the necessary ingredients.
Ingredients :
For Marinade
2 tbs. olive oil
1 tbs. lime juice fresh
1 jalapeno pepper minced
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
For Kabobs
1 lb. chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into 3/4 inch pieces and/or 1 pound steak of your choice (teres major, tenderloin, flank steak), cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 onion cut into 3/4 inch pieces
3 bell peppers cut into 3/4 inch pieces
Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, lime zest, jalapeno, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Place the chicken or beef in Ziploc bag with the fajita marinade. Seal the bag and make sure all of the pieces are well coated. Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated meat, onion, and peppers onto skewers.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the kabobs on the grill, cover, and cook about 8-12 minutes, turning once or twice during cooking.
Transfer to a warmed platter and serve immediately.
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Recipe By - www.jmoreliving.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
This week Smarty Marty is keeping it easy with this lamb burger and olive salad… so lets get dinner started by gathering up these ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 pound ground lamb
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted black olives, halved
1/3 cup crumbled feta (about 2 oz.), optional
Step 1
Preheat gas grill to medium-high. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. garlic powder.
Step 2
Combine lamb, allspice and remaining garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl and mix to incorporate. Form into 8 1/2-inch-thick patties. Grill patties, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer reads 160ºF, 5 to 7 minutes total.
Step 3
Place chickpeas, greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives and feta, if desired, in a large bowl. Toss with dressing. Divide among 4 dinner plates. Top each portion with 2 lamb patties.
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Recipe By - myrecipes.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
This week Smarty Marty is keeping it simple with a Chicago Italian Style Beef Sandwich… Let’s get started with the necessary ingredients to prepare this.
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
Directions:
Combine water with salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf, and salad dressing mix in a saucepan. Stir well, and bring to a boil.
Place roast in slow cooker, and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.
Cover, and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours. When done, remove bay leaf, and shred meat with a fork.
Topping you sandwich with all the toppings
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Recipe By - allrecipes.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
Since we are in the midst of Wedding Season.. we might as well introduce a dish that has the word wedding in in…. Italian wedding soup… Let’s gather up the ingredients and get started on this hearty meal.
1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
5 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 cups thinly sliced escarole
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
In medium bowl, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion powder; shape into 3/4 inch balls.
In large saucepan, heat broth to boiling; stir in escarole, orzo pasta, chopped carrot and meatballs. Return to boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
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Recipe By - allrecipes.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
Taking a Break from Taco Tuesday Smarty Marty is giving us Crunch Coconut Shrimp for this weeks delicious delight. First Things first let’s gather up the necessary ingredients:
1 egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup beer
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups flaked coconut
24 shrimp
3 cups oil for frying
Directions
In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.
Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Recipe By - allrecipes.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
Happy Tuesday Folks! We are back here with a delicious delight from yours truly Smarty Marty! This week meal idea a a really quick fulfilling dish… this can be completed in 30 minutes or less as long as you have all the ingredients at your finger tip. So let’s get started…
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried parsley
ground black pepper to taste
1/4 tablespoon dried basil
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
Direction:
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
Combine clams with juice, butter, oil, minced garlic, parsley, basil, and pepper in a large saucepan. Place over medium heat until boiling. Serve warm over pasta.
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Recipe By - allrecipes.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
Hearty Dish Full of fresh vegetables… this week delicious delight from Smarty Marty.. is Lentil Soup… So before we get started lets gather up the necessary ingredients.
Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups dry lentils
8 cups water
1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt to taste
Directions:
In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes. Watch Now
Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.
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Recipe By - allrecipes.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
This week Foodie Tuesday recipe inspiration is an easy breezy casserole dish… This delicious delight will give you something fulfilling for dinner and even have a little left over for lunch. Let’s get started by gathering up the necessary ingredients.
1st Thing first gather up the necessary ingredients:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 ounces egg noodles
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup crumble
Poach chicken in a large pot of simmering water. Cook until no longer pink in center, about 12 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside. Bring chicken cooking water to a boil and cook pasta in it. Drain. Cut chicken into small pieces, and mix with noodles.
In a separate bowl, mix together mushroom soup, chicken soup, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Gently stir together cream soup mixture with the chicken mixture. Place in a 2 quart baking dish.
Melt butter in a small saucepan, and remove from heat. Stir in crumbled crackers. Top casserole with the buttery crackers.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, until heated through and browned on top.
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Recipe By - allrecipes.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
As the cool winter breeze covers a large portion of the US Smarty Marty brings a Hearty Clam Chowder as our Delicious Delight on a Tuesday! Let’s get ready to put together all the necessary ingredients for this.
4 slices bacon, diced
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups water
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste
3 cups half-and-half
3 tablespoons butter
Directions:
Place diced bacon in large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook until almost crisp; add onions, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in water and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
Pour in half-and-half, and add butter. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid; stir clams and 1/2 of the clam liquid into the soup. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not allow to boil.
Pour in half-and-half, and add butter. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid; stir clams and 1/2 of the clam liquid into the soup. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not allow to boil.
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Recipe By - allrecipes.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
Hey Everyone it’s the favorite food day of the week…. Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty! This week Smarty Marty has a Super “Hot” Seafood Delight that will give your taste buds a little sizzle . This week recipe is Seabass with Red Pepper Sauce…. So get ready to mix up some flavorful delights for your family or share this with good friends. Let’s get ready to gather up all the necessary ingredients:
2 Pounds of Chilean Sea Bass
3 Garlic Cloves Minced
1 shallot sliced
1 red pepper sliced
½ a cup of water
1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
A pinch of red pepper flakes more if preferred
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 450-degrees. Pour oil into a pan and heat on high.
Once the oil heats up, place the fish into the HOT pan and allow to cook for five minutes. Turn over onto the other side and cook for 4 minutes.
Place pan into the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
Pour in some olive oil into another pan and turn the heat to medium high.
Add shallots, garlic, red pepper flakes and sliced red pepper. Cover with lid and cook over medium heat until lightly browned and soft; about 5-7 minutes.
Remove pan from the oven and place fish on a serving plate, tented with foil.
Place the red pepper mixture into a blender or food processor and add in balsamic vinegar, salt and black pepper. Whizz it all up until super smooth. Taste for seasoning.
Spread the coulis on a plate and serve fish directly on top. Serve with a wedge of lemon if desired.
Pictured here is the sea bass in a bed of pepper sauce with roasted potatoes embellished with lemon wedges.
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Recipe By - girlandthekitchen.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
This week’s Foodie Tuesday Tasty delight is Cod Fish Patties…. So we seafood :)
This easy meal takes minutes to prepare. So let’s get started with the ingredients…
ingredients
2 large potatoes, peeled and halved
1 pound cod fillets, cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
3 tablespoons oil for frying
Place the potatoes in a large pot of water, bring the water to a boil. Let the potatoes cook until they are almost tender.
Add the fish to the pot and let the fish and potatoes cook until they are both soft. Drain well and transfer the potatoes and fish to a large mixing bowl.
Add butter, onion, parsley, and egg to the bowl; mash the mixture together. Mold the mixture into patties.
Heat oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Fry the patties on both sides until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.
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Recipe By - allrecipes.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
My parents were from the deep south, but they never cooked the traditional dishes known for southern cooking. When my family moved to the south my southern sisters introduced me to this dish...needless to say, it took some years to get it just right...
½ pound black-eyed peas, rinsed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 large bunch collard greens (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), stemmed, washed well and chopped or cut in ribbons
2 tablespoons tomato paste dissolved in 1/2 cup water
¼ to ½ cup chopped fresh dill (to taste)
Freshly ground pepper to taste
For topping (optional): crumbled feta or fresh lemon juice
Place the black-eyed peas in a large saucepan, cover with water by two inches, bring to a boil and then drain. Combine with half the onion and one of the garlic cloves in the saucepan. Add water to cover by two inches, and bring back to a simmer. Add the bay leaf, and reduce the heat. Add salt to taste, cover and simmer 30 minutes, until the beans are just tender. Drain through a strainer set over a bowl.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large, ovenproof lidded skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat and add the remaining onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes, and add the remaining garlic. Stir together for 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. A handful at a time, stir in the greens. As the greens wilt, stir in another handful, until all the greens have been added and have collapsed in the pan. Add the dissolved tomato paste and stir together. Add salt to taste. Add the beans and enough cooking liquid to barely cover everything, cover and place in the oven for 30 minutes, until the collards are tender and the beans very soft.
Uncover the pot, and add a bit of liquid if the beans are dry. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the dill, cover and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve warm or hot. If you wish, top with crumbled feta or a squeeze of lemon.
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Recipe By - cooking.nytimes.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
Happy Happy Holidays to everyone!!! Foodie Tuesday is here with a delightful Holiday Dish! Impress your family and friends with this easy breezy pumpkin Soup
First things First…. Gather up the necessary ingredients:
6 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
5 whole black peppercorns
Directions:
Heat stock, salt, pumpkin, onion, thyme, garlic, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes uncovered.
Puree the soup in small batches (1 cup at a time) using a food processor or blender.
Return to pan, and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for another 30 minutes, uncovered. Stir in heavy cream. Pour into soup bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve it up in style!
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Recipe By -www.allrecipes.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
This week Foodie Tuesday is all about that sweet tooth! Smarty Marty pulls out the ingredients to create a delicious yummy for your tummy basic cheesecake… So get ready to delight your family and friends with a little something they will enjoy! Cheesecake! Let’s get ready with the necessary ingredients.
Ingredients Listing :
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pinch fine salt
2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups sour cream
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla paste (see Cook's Note) or extract
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
Berries, optional
Directions
Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
For the crust: Melt the butter, covered in the microwave, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, or a saucepan. Brush a 9-inch springform pan with some of the butter. Stir the remaining butter together with the crumbs, sugar, and salt. Press the crumb mixture over the bottom of the pan, taking care to get the crust evenly into the edges. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool. Wrap the bottom and up the sides of the pan with foil and put in a roasting pan.
For the filling: Beat the cream cheese on medium speed with a hand-held mixer until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and beat just until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl and beaters as needed. Slowly beat in the sour cream, then eggs, vanilla and both citrus zests; take care not to over whip. Pour into the cooled crust.
Bring a medium saucepan or kettle of water to a boil. Gently place the roasting pan in the oven (don't pull the rack out of the oven). Pour in enough hot water to come about halfway up the side of the springform pan. Bake the cheesecake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes---the outside of the cake will set but the center will still be loose.
For the topping: Stir together the sour cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over the top of the cooked cheesecake and return to the oven for 5 minutes. Turn the oven off, cook the cheesecake in the residual heat in the oven for about 1 hour. This gentle finish minimizes the risk of the dreaded crack in your cheesecake.
Remove cheesecake from the roasting pan to a rack. Run a knife around the edges and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
Bring cheesecake to room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Remove the springform ring. Dip a knife in warm water, wipe dry before slicing each piece. Serve with berries, if desired.
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Recipe By -www.foodnetwork.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
This week’s Foodie Tuesday meal idea for you is Mediterranean styled dish using Chicken… To get started cooking up this delicious delight we need to gather up the necessary ingredients.
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch cubes
1/2 English cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
3 plum tomatoes, quartered
1/2 small red onion, cut 3/4 inch thick, and separated into slices
4 whole-wheat pitas
Garnish: oregano leaves
1. Whisk together lemon zest, 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, half the garlic, the oregano, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add chicken, and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 45 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, stir together remaining lemon juice and garlic, the cucumber, yogurt, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
3. Heat grill to medium-high. Thread chicken, tomatoes, and onion onto 4 metal skewers. Brush with remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and season with pepper.
4. Grill skewers, turning, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Grill pitas until charred, about 2 minutes per side.
5. Serve skewers with charred pitas and cucumber-yogurt sauce. Garnish with oregano leaves.
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Recipe By -www.marthastewart.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
This week Foodie Delight is staying in line with the holiday spirit… Looking to do something different with Turkey as the main dish. This week Smarty Marty is bring to us a Stuffed Turkey Roll. First things first… we need to gather up the necessary ingredients.
Ingredients
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
2 cups seasoned stuffing cubes
2 bacon strips, halved
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Pat into a 12x9-in. rectangle on a piece of heavy-duty foil; set aside.
In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in water, sage and thyme. Add stuffing; stir until well coated. Spoon over turkey to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling away foil while rolling.
Place loaf, seam side down, in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Place bacon strips over top. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 165°.
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Recipe By -www.tasteofhome.com
Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty
