Author: Ashley

Ashley's tiny kitchen is located in Ossining, New York- a short train ride from NYC. Her professional background is in graphic design + fine art, and she brings that aesthetic to her culinary creations.
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Lola’s Horchata

We forgot to get a photo of these, but here’s a tasty plate-o-food from that night 🙂

Lola’s Horchata
Allrecipes – LOLA

“A very easy way to make great horchata!”

Prep Time: 10 Min
Ready In: 3 Hrs 10 Min

Yield 6 cups

1 cup uncooked white long-grain rice
5 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup white sugar

1. Pour the rice and water into the bowl of a blender; blend until the rice just begins to break up, about 1 minute. Let rice and water stand at room temperature for a minimum of 3 hours.

2. Strain the rice water into a pitcher and discard the rice. Stir the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar into the rice water. Chill and stir before serving over ice.

Nutritional Information:
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 213 Total Fat: 0.6g Cholesterol: 2mg

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Tres Leches (Milk Cake)

Tres Leches (Milk Cake)
Allrecipes – Stephanie

“This cake is made with three layers: Cake, filling, and topping. There are 4 types of milk in the filling and topping (whole milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream). This is an excellent cake for milk lovers!”

Original Recipe Yield 1 -9×13 inch cake

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
5 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups whole milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9×13 inch baking pan.

2. Sift flour and baking powder together and set aside.

3. Cream butter or margarine and the 1 cup sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat well.

4. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 2 tablespoons at a time; mix until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.

5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Pierce cake several times with a fork.

6. Combine the whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk together. Pour over the top of the cooled cake.

7. Whip whipping cream, the remaining 1 cup of the sugar, and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla together until thick. Spread over the top of cake. Be sure and keep cake refrigerated, enjoy!

Nutritional Information:
Amount Per Serving Calories: 280 | Total Fat: 13.7g | Cholesterol: 87mg

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Chipotle-White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Chipotle-White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Bon Appétit November 2006

yield: Makes 6 servings

Perfect Mashed Potatoes (recipe follows)

1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
1 to 2 teaspoons of pureed chipotle chiles in adobo.*

*Available at some supermarkets and at Latin markets.

Prepare perfect mashed potatoes . Mash in grated white cheddar cheese and pureed chipotle chiles. Season with salt.

Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Bon Appétit November 2006

yield: Makes 6 servings

2 pounds Yukon Gold or russet potatoes (unpeeled)

1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

Place potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well; cool slightly. Peel and mash potatoes; place in large saucepan. Over medium heat, dry out potatoes for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, heat milk in small saucepan until warm. Stir butter into potatoes. Add warm milk and stir until completely absorbed. Season with salt.