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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

The Mister's Nest Kitchen




I hope all is well in your world.  I have been blogging for thirteen years and there is one request from my readers that has remained constant.

  

When is the Mister going to give us some recipes?

I am happy to report that today is the day.  Last week the Mister was testing a couple of recipes for a future dinner party.  I asked if I could take some pics.

 

He groaned.


I took that as a yes.


The Mister is making a lemon cake with meringue.  It looks like it is labor-intensive but it's not.  Anybody can make it!

That is, anybody except me.
 


Cake Recipe:

1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk 

1/2 cup Lemon Juice

2 Eggs

1/4 cup Melted butter

1/2 Cup Self Rising Flour

1tsp Vanilla

1 ea  Zest of lemon 


 

 Meringue Recipe:

6 egg whites (room temperature)

pinch Salt

1 Cup Sugar

 1/2 tsp lemon juice 

(or 1/4 ts cream of tartar)

 


Method:

-Preheat oven to 350°F

-lightly grease silicone tart pans ( see below) 

(I use Pam)

- combine all wet  ingredients and Zest in a bowl and mix with a spatula till combined

- sift in self-rising flour and gently mix only until combined and smooth

 -divide into greased silicone tart pans 

-bake at 350F 20-25 minutes

 (or until the cakes are slightly brown on the edges)

-remove from the oven and rest for 5-10 minutes 

-remove from the silicone pans and refrigerate





Prepare Meringue:

place room-temperature egg whites in a mixing bowl

( use a little lemon juice on a paper towel to whiten the inside of the bowl and whip to remove any latent oils)

-add lemon juice and whip at high speed while adding in the sugar slowly

-whip until still peaks are achieved

Pipe or scoop on top of the cakes and use a butane torch to lightly toast the meringue








Voila!

This is a light dessert that is packed with deliciousness!

If you would like to see more recipes from the Mister, comment below.  

Flattery will get you everywhere when it comes to the Mister.





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67 comments:

  1. A recipe? I would love the Mister to write a cookbook, I would purchase it. Cake looks delicious. Rita

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    1. Thanks Rita! I will pass your kind words to the Mister.

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  2. Yes, please. Has your hubby had any formal training for his cooking and baking skills? Whenever you show his work I am so impressed!

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    1. The Mister is a proud graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, Class of 1829.

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  3. Yes! A cookbook 🙌🏻

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  4. More recipes please!

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  5. Yes to more recipes! Thanks!

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  6. Love his recipes. I would love a cookbook.

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  7. That looks delicious! I love that you gave us the links for every item!! Yes, please! We want more recipes.

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  8. Yes - a cookbook, please!

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  9. Love more recipes

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  10. Woo Hoo! Thank you MISTER!! 🎉
    For years I’ve wanted you two to do a
    ~ collaboration coffee table book. ~ Between your beautiful tablescapes Katie and the Mister’s equal parts delicious and mouthwatering plating,
    it would be an overnight bestseller!
    Waiting patiently…… KTG

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    1. Awwww... KTG!! As always, you say the sweetest things... xx

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  11. Those look good, us bakers can't go wrong with sweetened condensed milk and lemons. I make a no bake lemon cheesecake with one can and it lends great texture. Top it with a swirl of bon maman raspberry spread.

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  12. Ditto to all! 😋

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  13. Yes to more recipes!

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  14. Why did I think I was looking at a push up bra instead of the silicone mitts? Good thing I'm going to the eye doc next week. At last! Thank you Mister Prep! and Thanks for the links. The savory dishes he makes are what I am waiting for....

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  15. The Mister's dessert looks delicious! Thank him for sharing and I am very interested in seeing other recipes for apps or main courses that are also easy or at least in a professional chef's version of easy.

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  16. I enjoy all the Mister's recipes and accompanying photos!

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  17. I would love to see more recipes. Y’all are a fantastic team!! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. Was Mr a. Chef in the day?

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  19. It looks delicious! I'm jealous of you having your own personal chef!

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  20. I am not a baker, so waiting for the Mister’s recipes I am on Team Appetizers. Jo

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  21. Yes, please more recipes!

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  22. Yes! More recipes!

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  23. Please beg the Mister to do this more frequently. So fun. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  24. Thanks for sharing this - would love to see more!

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  25. More delicious recipes from you hubby? Yes please!

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  26. Yes to more of your hubby's recipes and the links on your wonderful blog!
    Julie

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  27. I simply cannot wrap my head around having a husband that cooks. Not to mention such wonderful food! You chose well, my friend!

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  28. Oh yes, all of his special recipes in a cookbook! Say hello and thanks to him and thank you Katie for sharing.......

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  29. Those look delicious! He's a keeper!

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    1. Somedays more than others. Say hello to Beth for me. She is so lucky to have a wonderful Mama like you! xxx

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  30. Thank you for sharing. Yes for recipes!

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  31. Please please please cookbook or a blog! I can’t tell you how many times I was going to write and ask.

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    1. Thank you so much for reading. I will pass on you sweet words.

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  32. Tell the mister - yes - yes on more recipes!!!! Oh oh this Sudbury gal would be beside herself- cookin- bakin - learnin! Clarify recipe though- 🤣 how much lemon zest to recipe in total ? And what size diameter plastic pan to order? Love that brand of vanilla. Devine ! btw👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 hugs to the A team 🥰🥰🥰cox

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    1. Hi Mary. The misters said it is the zest of one lemon. He uses the microplame zester that was listed on the blog from Amazon. The pan he uses are the silicone firms shown on the blog too. (3.9”) Happy baking.

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  33. Katie, thanks to you and the Mister for sharing this beautiful recipe. We’d love to see more!

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  34. Not only do the cakes look delicious, the Mister’s presentations are always admired. Can’t wait to see more recipes. Many thanks to you and the Mister

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  35. I would love to have more recipes from your mister. I still copy his charcuterie board photo you posted a few years ago. I am complemented on my brilliant skills every time. I just smile and say thank you, although my bestie knows my secret!!

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    1. I love that Wendy! The Mister's head is getting bigger by the minute. Enjoy your week.

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  36. I would definitely love to see more recipes from the Mister. The lemon cake/tart looks so delicious. I am so glad that I found your blog. I look forward to every post and you always put a smile on my face. Marian

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    1. Thank you, Marian. Your comment makes me smile! Enjoy your week.

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  37. Those look delicious, but you lost me at butane torch. Unfortunately, I torch enough things accidently so I am not sure I could be trusted to use a torch on purpose! But I would love details on your blue check chairs, they are exactly what I have been looking for in my new home.

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    1. I hear you, Dina. The Mister doesn't even let me light candles!! We bought the chairs from the previous owner. I had them recovered. Have a great weekend.

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