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Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie

Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie is a delightful dessert that carries the sweet and tangy essence of a family tradition.

Indulge in the irresistible delight of this lemon meringue pie, a delectable treat that is meant to be savored and shared! The luscious lemon filling strikes a harmonious balance between sweetness and tartness, enriched with the perfect combination of cornstarch, flour, and egg yolks to create a thick, creamy texture.

To create our highly acclaimed lemon meringue pie recipe, gather these essential ingredients:

  • For the filling: White sugar, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, water, fresh lemons, butter, and beaten egg yolks.
  • For the meringue: Egg whites and white sugar.

With this remarkable combination of ingredients, you’ll be on your way to crafting a sensational lemon meringue pie that will leave everyone craving for more.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the steps involved in creating your own delectable old-fashioned lemon meringue pie:

  1. Prepare the filling:
    • In a saucepan, combine the white sugar, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
    • Gradually add water, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the saucepan, stirring well.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously.
    • Add butter to the saucepan, stirring until melted.
    • In a separate bowl, place the beaten egg yolks. Take a small amount of the hot sugar mixture and whisk it into the egg yolks, then gradually whisk this mixture back into the saucepan.
    • Continue cooking the filling, stirring constantly until it thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Prepare the meringue:
    • In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they become foamy.
    • Gradually add the white sugar while continuing to beat the egg whites.
    • Beat the mixture until stiff peaks form, ensuring the sugar is fully incorporated.
  3. Assemble and bake the pie:
    • Preheat your oven to a specified temperature according to your recipe.
    • Pour the prepared lemon filling into a pre-baked pie shell.
    • Spread the meringue over the filling, ensuring it touches the crust edges to seal in the filling completely.
    • Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to create peaks and swirls on the meringue for an attractive appearance.
    • Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake until the meringue turns golden brown.

These steps outline the basic process, but it’s important to consult a specific lemon meringue pie recipe for precise measurements and oven temperatures. Enjoy the delightful journey of making and savoring your homemade lemon meringue pie!

Ingredients

Filling:

1 cup white sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons cornstarch

¼ teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups water

2 lemons, juiced and zested

2 tablespoons butter

4 egg yolks, beaten

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked

Meringue:

4 egg whites

1/2 cup white sugar

  1. Preheat the oven to  325 degrees F (162 degrees C).

  2. To make the filling: Whisk 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium saucepan; stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter.

  3. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat; pour filling into baked pastry shell.

  4. To make the meringue: Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie filling, sealing the edges at the crust.

  5. Bake in preheated oven until meringue is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.

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Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque – OMG DON’T LOSE THIS

Crab and Seafood Bisque is one of those soups that you expect to find in Five Star Dining. However, with this recipe, you can now make your own Crab and Seafood Bisque at home and save loads of money.

Bisque is actually a type of soup that is highly seasoned and can be made from seafood or fruits and vegetables.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces crab meat
4 to 8 ounces small cooked shrimp or other seafood
2 tablespoon sherry win

Directions:

Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-low heat; add the chopped green onion and celery. Saute, stirring, until tender.
Blend the flour into the butter and vegetables until well incorporated. Continue cooking, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
Warm the milk in another saucepan over medium heat.
Slowly stir in the warmed milk and continue cooking and stirring until thickened.
Add the freshly ground black pepper, tomato paste, and heavy cream.
If desired, puree the soup in a blender or food processor** at this point and then return it to the saucepan.
Stir in the crab, shrimp, and the sherry. Bring to a simmer.
Not my recipe or photo but enjoy 😉 I do the work for you follow for more.

 

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TEXAS SHEET CAKE RECIPE

Texas Sheet Cake is a very rich & moist sheet cake, it’s oozing with chocolatey goodness. This is perfect for serving to a crowd & is quick to put together. A true Classic!

You’ve heard about sheet cakes, but have you ever made one? This Texas Sheet Cake is an excellent choice for your first sheet cake.

Tips:
You can bake this in a smaller pan for a thicker cake, but it will take more time to bake.
A cookie sheet that has sides will work for this cake.
You can omit the pecans if you prefer.

Ingredients:

5 tablespoons of raw cocoa
° 1 tablespoon instant coffee
° 1/2 cup buttermilk
° 2 eggs
° 1 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate
° 1 teaspoon vanilla
° 2 cups flour
° 2 cups sugar
° 1/4 teaspoon salt

Chocolate sauce ingredients:

° 3/4 cup butter
° 6 tablespoons of raw cocoa
° 5 tablespoons of milk
° 1 teaspoon vanilla
° 4 cups caster sugar
° 1/2 cup coarse ground walnuts
° 1/2 cup pecans

How to prepare Texas cake:

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Start preparing the cake mixture, put the butter, cocoa, coffee and water on the fire, and leave it until combined.
Add eggs, baking soda and vanilla to yogurt.
Put the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl, mix, then add the cocoa mixture and stir quickly until the mixture becomes homogeneous.
Finally, add the egg mixture and stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into a greased tray, put it in the oven, then take it out of the oven and  leave it aside.
Prepare the sauce, put the butter, milk, cocoa and vanilla on the stove, and leave it until it melts.

Start adding sugar gradually, stir until the sauce thickens, then add walnuts.

 

Decorate the cake with nuts, leave it to cool, then serve

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Traditional Irish Colcannon

Traditional Irish Colcannon is a delectable combination of creamy mashed potatoes and pan-fried cabbage lightly seasoned with salt and black pepper. It is truly a match made in heaven and a must-try for those who have not experienced this tasty dish.

It is one of my personal favorites, and I love to serve it with Pan Fried Chicken, Corned Beef, and Turkey Meatloaf. This tasty side dish comes together quickly and easily with no complicated techniques or ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 large russet potatoes peeled and cut in to large chunks
  • 3 large Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and chunked
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 head green cabbage chopped
  • 6 slices crispy cooked bacon coarsely chopped
  • kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain well, making sure to remove excess water. Add 4 tablespoons butter and cream. Cover the pot and let the butter melt.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender.  Add cabbage and cook until tender and lightly browned on the edges: approximately 7-8 minutes.
  3. Mash potatoes with a potato masher and gently stir in the cabbage mixture and half of the chopped bacon. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Top with the remaining chopped bacon. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cut the remaining tablespoon of butter into pats.  Make a small well on top and add the remaining butter.

An Irish Halloween tradition

In the past, charms were mixed in with the colcannon to celebrate Halloween. Depending on what charm you found it was seen as a portent for the future. A button meant you would remain a bachelor and a thimble meant you would remain a spinster for the coming year. A ring meant you would get married and a coin meant you would come into wealth.

Others filled their socks with colcannon and hung them from the handle of the front door in the belief that the first man through the door would be their future husband.

NOTES

  • I use a mixture of Russet and Yukon Gold potatoes for this recipe, but you can use one or the other if desired.
  • For aesthetic purposes and for the tradition of the recipe, stick with green cabbage.
  • Are you always pushed for time?  Then cook the bacon up to 3 days in advance and store it in a sealed zipper bag in the fridge.  The potatoes can be peeled and soaked in cold water up to 4 hours in advance of boiling them.
  • If cooking the bacon at the same time, whether it be in the oven or in the skillet.  Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat and use it in place of 2 tablespoons of butter for pan-frying the cabbage and onion.
  • This delectable dish reheats very well in the microwave at reduced power.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • You can freeze these potatoes in a heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months.  Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.  Because of the high moisture content in both potatoes and cabbage, you may need to rework the mash with some butter, sour cream, or cream cheese to get it back to its original texture and consistency.

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