Ingredients 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose or Unbleached Flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 pkg. active dry yeast 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup margarine or butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preparation Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar, salt and yeast; blend well....
Ingredients Lasagna 3-4 Large Sweet Potatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 recipe Red Sauce (see below) 1/4 Cup Toasted Pine Nuts 3 Cups Mozzarella (best quality) 1/4 Cup Romano (freshly grated, preferably “Pecorino Romano”) 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus extra to drizzle on top (use the best quality oil you have for the drizzle) Red Sauce 2 14.5oz cans Whole Stewed Tomatoes (juice included) 5 Garlic Cloves, sliced paper thin...
Ingredients 1 Loaf Rhodes White or Wheat Bread, thawed & risen Filling: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 grated orange rind 1 grated lemon rind 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans Glaze: 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons light corn syrup Icing: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation Combine powdered sugar, butter and rind. Beat until smooth....
Ingredients Cupcakes 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature Whipped Cream Frosting 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract...
Ingredients 2 cups Kalamata olives, pitted 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted 1 small dried red chile, crumbled (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Arrange olives on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Cook until dried and crisp, about 3 hours. Let cool completely. Finely chop olives until almost powdery. Stir in sesame seeds and chile. Seasoning can be stored at room temperature up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients 6 cups very strong chicken broth preferably homemade 1/2 teaspoon saffron 1 small onion peeled 2 small chickens about 2 1/2 pounds each coarse salt 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 pound chorizo sausage in 1/4 inch slices 1 large pork chop, boned and diced A 1/4 pound piece curred ham diced 1 medium onion chopped 4 scallions chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 2 pimientos homemade or imported diced 1 pound small or medium shrimp shelled...
Ingredients Leaves from 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 2 jalapenos, sliced 4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves, grated 4 limes, juiced 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 (6 ounce) blocks sushi-quality tuna 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced Preparation In a mixing bowl, combine the cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of olive oil....
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 sticks unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (3 tablespoons if using dried) 1 cup candied ginger, chopped 1 tablespoon water 4 cups all purpose flour, sift with salt 2 each large eggs, beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Into a medium bowl sift together flour and salt and gradually beat into butter mixture with three fourths of eggs....
Ingredients 24 oz penne or bowtie pasta 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups pesto 1 10 oz frozen spinach thawed and drained 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/4 cups mayo 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1 1/2 cups frozen petite peas, thawed 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cups pine nuts, toasted 3/4 tsp teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved...
Ingredients 24 gummy worm candies 1 bottle (1 liter) ginger ale (4 1/4 cups), chilled 3 cups pineapple juice, chilled 1 can (12 oz) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed Preparation Place candies evenly into each section of 2 ice cube trays. Pour water into trays over candies. Freeze 2 hours or until firm. In 4-quart container, stir together ginger ale, pineapple juice and limeade. Pour into punch bowl. Just before serving, add ice cubes; gently stir....
Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 pound butter (1 cube) - (softened for 1 hour) 1-cup whole wheat flour 5 pounds apples (granny smith or pippin) Cinnamon Preparation To make the crumble topping, mix together butter, flour and brown sugar. You can use a fork - or your fingers. Wash, peel and slice apples (not too thick). Can slice in Cuisinart. Spread apples in an 8x11 rectangular Pyrex. Make sure they are piled pretty high because they shrink....
Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup granulated white sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 cup heavy whipping cream 3 T Well steeped tea 3 egg yolks Preparation Steep one in the 3 tablespoons of water. Place the cream in a sauce pan and bring it to a scald. Place the teabag and sugar into the cream and mix occasionally until all of the sugar is dissolved....
Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise 1½ teaspoons dried sage ¼ teaspoon each: salt, coarsely ground pepper ½ stick (¼ cup) butter 1 rib celery, finely chopped ½ small onion, finely chopped 1 pound lump crabmeat 1 cup crumbled cornbread 1 egg, lightly beaten Preparation Mix together mayonnaise and spices in a small bowl; set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion....
Ingredients 1 lb Italian sausage (I like mild sausage) 2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half,and then in 1/4 inch slices 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 can oscar meyer bacon bit 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups kale or swiss chard, chopped 2 cans chicken broth 1 quart water 1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Cook sausage in a 300°F oven for approximately 30 minutes. Drain sausages on paper towels and cut into slices....
Ingredients 4 apples (your choice), peeled, seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon flour (for dusting work surface) Joanne’s Tart Dough (recipe below) Almond Paste (recipe below, or store bought) 1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds (optional) 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar, divided 1 large egg white...
Ingredients 3 bright-skinned oranges 1 bright-skinned lemon 3 pounds peaches 8 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups dark or golden raisins 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Wash and dry the oranges and lemon. Quarter them and remove seeds and thick membranes (but do not peel). Put through a food chopper, using the coarse blade. Peel and pit the peaches and mash slightly with a pastry blender or fork. Place all the ingredients except the pecans in a large kettle over medium heat....
Ingredients 5 oranges, such as a mix of navel and blood oranges 6 large dry dates, such as deglet noor or amber, quartered and pitted 2 ounces feta, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 5 sprigs mint 1/2 small chile, such as serrano (ribs and seeds removed, if less heat is desired), thinly sliced into rings Preparation Remove peel and pith from oranges with a sharp knife....
Ingredients 1 package Oreo cookies 1/2 cup butter or margarine 8 ounces cream cheese 2 (8 ounce) containers Cool Whip 1 (6 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix (the one that uses 3 c. of milk) Preparation Crush cookies and mix with butter. (You can use either a big ziplock bag with a rolling pin or your food compressor. I prefer the food compressor on low.) Put a little aside to sprinkle on top of your desert....
Ingredients 3 T. butter 1 1/2 C. orzo 3 C. chicken stock 2T. Chicken base “Better than Bouillon” 6 T. chopped fresh basil 1/2 C. grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the orzo and stir to coat with the butter. Add the chicken stock and the chicken base. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the chicken stock is absorbed....
Ingredients 6 Tbl melted butter 3 Tbl Parmesan cheese 8 medium unpeeled red potatoes Preparation Scrub potatoes, dry and cut in half lengthwise. Pour butter in a 9x13" (or larger) pan. Sprinkle cheese over butter. Place potatoes cut side down on cheese. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes, basting as needed.
