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Key Lime Meltaways

I made this for a get together...and they were a big hit. Here's the original link from SmittenKitchen Here's the recipe (I made half a batch). 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Grated zest of 4 tiny or 2 large key limes 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour (a.k.a. 2 cups minus 2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, cream butter and 1/3 cup sugar until fluffy. Add lime zest, juice, and vanilla; beat until fluffy. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Add to butter mixture, and beat on low speed until combined. 3. Between two 8-by-12-inch pieces of parchment paper, roll dough into two 1 1/4-inch-diameter logs. Chill at least 1 hour. 4. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Place remaining 2/3 cup s

The ultimate chocolate cake

I made this once for L. on his birthday. He made it once for mine. The frostings were different (I did an elaborate orange curd butter cream , he did a chocolate ganache). We love this cake layer recipe. Recipe from Epicurious . For cake layers * 3 ounces fine-quality semisweet chocolate such as Callebaut * 1 1/2 cups hot brewed coffee * 3 cups sugar * 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process) * 2 teaspoons baking soda * 3/4 teaspoon baking powder * 1 1/4 teaspoons salt * 3 large eggs * 3/4 cup vegetable oil * 1 1/2 cups well-shaken buttermilk * 3/4 teaspoon vanilla For ganache frosting * 1 pound fine-quality semisweet chocolate such as Callebaut * 1 cup heavy cream * 2 tablespoons sugar * 2 tablespoons light corn syrup * 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter Special equipment * two 10- by 2-inch round cake pans print a shopping list for this recipe Preparation Make cake l

Edamame, Tomato, Avocados salad

This was really really good. I'm sure variations would be nice too...I got these cooked, ready to eat edamame from Trader Joe's. They made this salad a breeze to make. For the dressing: lime juice, salt, pepper, roasted cumin powder, olive oil. To this add: Shelled, cooked Edamame, cherry tomatoes, cut in half, chopped avocados, red or spring onion, cilantro.