Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Lemon Meringue Pie 

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons  flour

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup white sugar

1 1/2 cups water

2 lemons, juiced and zested

4 egg whites

4 egg yolks, beaten

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked

2 tablespoons butter

6 tablespoons white sugar

Preperation

Preheat oven to 175 degrees C (350 degrees F).

To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium to high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a 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.

To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

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White Cake Recipe

White Cake

Ingredients

2 eggs

1/2 cup butter

2 eggs

1 cup  sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups  flour

1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup milk

Preperation

1. Preheat oven to 175 degrees C (350 degrees F). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan  with paper liners.
2. In a  bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. Combine flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Finally stir in the milk until batter is smooth. Pour or spoon batter into the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. For cupcakes, bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cake is done when it springs back to the touch.

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New York Cheesecake Recipe

New York Cheesecake

Ingredients

15 graham crackers, crushed

4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

2 tablespoons butter, melted

3/4 cup milk

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1 cup sour cream

4 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup flour

Preperation

1. Preheat oven to 175 degrees C (350 degrees F). Grease a 9 inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press onto bottom of springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Blend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. Mix in vanilla, sour cream and flour until smooth. Pour filling into prepared crust.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. Put in refrigerator before serving.

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Macaroni Salad Recipe

Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked  macaroni

1 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup distilled white vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard

2/3 cup white sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 large onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1/4 cup grated carrot

2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Preperation

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

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Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce Recipe

Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce

Ingredients 

1 (16 ounce) package dry whole wheat pasta

8 plum tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup Italian dressing

1/4 cup finely chopped  basil

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preperation

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the penne pasta in the pot, cook 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
2. In a  bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the tomatoes, Italian dressing, basil, red onion, and Parmesan cheese.

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