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Pecan Torte with Bourbon Whipped Cream

Pecan pie can be quite sugary—which is why many people love it—but this torte is a nice not-too-sweet alternative. Ground pecans and a good amount of eggs bake into a meringue-like cake. Garnish with a big dollop of boozy whipped cream.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups (7 oz./220 g) pecans
• 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 6 eggs, separated
• 2/3 cup (5 oz./155 g) granulated sugar
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For the bourbon whipped cream:

• 1/2 cup (4 fl. oz./125 ml) heavy cream
• 1 tsp. confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tsp. bourbon
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
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Directions:

Preheat an oven to 325°F (165°C). Line the bottom of a 9-by-3-inch (23-by-7.5-cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.

In a food processor, combine the pecans, flour and salt and process until finely ground; do not overprocess.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together the egg yolks and 1/3 cup (3 oz./90 g) of the granulated sugar on medium-high speed until pale and thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the pecan mixture.

In a clean bowl, using the cleaned whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed until they start to foam. Slowly add the remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar and beat until the whites start to increase in volume and become firm, gradually increasing the speed to high. Beat until the whites form medium peaks but still look wet. Carefully fold one-third of the whites into the pecan mixture, then fold in the remaining whites.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until the cake is lightly browned and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and invert the torte onto a plate. Peel off the parchment paper, then turn the cake right side up.

To make the whipped cream, in a clean bowl, using the cleaned whisk attachment, beat the cream, confectioners’ sugar, bourbon and vanilla until the cream just holds its shape.

Serve the torte garnished with the cream.

Serves 6 to 8.

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New York State Fair Butter Sculpture

"Dairy Every Day is a Healthy Way - Keeping Kids' Health on Track" is the theme of the 55th Annual Butter Sculpture which was unveiled at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

Sponsored by Wegmans, this year's sculpture highlights the important nutritional role dairy foods play in helping brains, bones and bodies grow.

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Easy Cuban Sandwich

The delicious Easy Cuban Sandwich is layered with two kinds of pork, loads of melted swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. Toasted in butter and pressed to perfection, this is one ultimate sandwich for pork lovers.

PREP TIME: 20 minutes 

COOK TIME: 40 minutes 

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 

INGREDIENTS

  Pork Tenderloin

• 1 pound pork tenderloin
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Sandwich

• 2 loaves Cuban bread (Italian bread will also work)
• 1 pound Swiss cheese sliced
• 1 pound smoked ham sliced
• 1 cup dill pickles sliced
• 1/4 cup mustard
• 2 tablespoons butter

INSTRUCTIONS

 

Pork Tenderloin

• Preheat the oven to 375º Fahrenheit and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Place the pork tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic cloves, oregano, and cumin together and pour over the pork.
• Cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145º Fahrenheit. Thinly slice the meat and set aside.

Sandwich

• Slice each loaf of bread in half lengthwise and then cut it into four equal parts.
• Begin layering the ingredients by adding half of the cheese to the bottom layer of the sandwich bread. Top with the smoked ham, sliced pork, and pickles. Place the remaining cheese on top. Spread mustard on the top piece of bread and place on the sandwich.
• Melt the butter in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and set a heavy skillet, such as an iron skillet, on top of the sandwiches to press them down. Once toasted flip the sandwich and repeat.

NOTES

If you have a panini press you can also use it to toast and press the sandwiches.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 582kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 42gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 1377mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 621IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 564mgIron: 4mg

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MINI CUBANO SANDWICH SKEWERS

PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES 

SERVINGS: 8 PEOPLE

These Mini Cubano Sandwich Skewers are a fun bite sized appetizer your guests will love dipping into! Best of all, they can be made in advance and can be served cold!

INGREDIENTS

• 26 Mini Wooden Skewers
• 7 oz. ham, sliced thick (or cubed)
• 6 oz. Swiss cheese cubes
• 26 pickles kosher baby dill (16 oz. jar)

MUSTARD SAUCE

• ⅓ cup Dijon
• ¼ cup mayonaisse
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoon honey *Optional

INSTRUCTIONS

• If using ham slices, cut each slice into 1-1½" strips.
• Trim or cut your pickles.
• Using mini wooden skewers, skewer your pickle, followed by your ham, then your cheese. Fold your ham back and forth (like folding a fan), while you skewer if you want it to look like mine in the images above.
• Mix up mustard sauce in a small bowl and chill.
• Serve chilled with sauce for dipping.

NOTES

*Use any type of ham you prefer!*Feel free to use any cheese you like! Cheddar or Gruyere would be delicious too!

NUTRITION

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.2g | Protein: 9.9g | Fat: 8.4g | Saturated Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 835mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g

[RespectLife]

Thanks so much @ChiliPepper 

Can anyone tell what the crust ingredients are, and then the cream ingredients?

Written kinda odd!   LOL

I went to the website and it offers no additional info or pictures!  

[RespectLife]

@ChiliPepper 

This one!!  This one!

I want to make it.....

Easy Spumoni Ice Cream

That looks delish, thanks!

[RespectLife]

Bourbon Whipped Cream !

Now we are talking!

[RespectLife]

I have leftover, kinda plain pork roast!  I can make a version of this @ChiliPepper 

Thanks!

Easy Cuban Sandwich