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Banana Pudding with Chocolate Sauce (Scottos)
By LDenvir
To make the banana pudding, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium bowl and set as...
- Banana pudding
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons banana liqueur (or 1 teaspoon banana flavoring)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Chocolate sauce
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) chocolate, chopped
- To assemble
- 3 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick, 1/2 banana per serving
- 2 cups fresh whipped cream, 1/4 to 1/2 cup per serving
- 1 cup warm chocolate sauce
TACO DIP (Serve in an electric fondue pan)
By LDenvir
Brown and drain the meat. Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 3 T. chili powder
- 1 grated or chopped onion
- 2 cans of red kidney beans, mashed
- 4 C of ketchup (more if needed)
Classic Vinaigrette
By LDenvir
Place mustard in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper and whisk to combine
- 1 teaspoon strong Dijon mustard
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon red- or white-wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons peanut, sunflower, or grapeseed oil
Pioneer Woman Christmas Sugar Cookie
By LDenvir
Directions For the cookies: Cream the shortening, granulated sugar, orange zest and vanilla thoroughly in a stand m...
- Cookies:
- 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange or lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 4 teaspoons milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling out dough
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Egg Yolk Glaze:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 to 3 drops food coloring
- White Decorative Icing:
- One 2-pound bag confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons pasteurized egg white
Italian Cream Cake with Blueberries (PW)
By LDenvir
Directions For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Cake:
- Ingredients
- 5 eggs, separated
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk mixed with1 teaspoon white vinegar)
- Frosting:
- Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese
- 1 stick butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 1/2 pints or 3 small containers blueberries
Phyllo Sqaures
By LDenvir
Preheat oven to 500 degrees
- 8 ounces baby spinach, stems removed (8 cups)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (4 ounces)
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 7 large eggs
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 6 sheets phyllo dough (12 by 17 inches each), thawed if frozen
Monster Cookie (PW)
By LDenvir
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Ingredients
- 2 sticks (1/2 pound) salted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cup oats (either quick or regular)
- 1 cup chocolate coated candies, such as M&M's
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (milk or semisweet)
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 1/4 cups rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies
- Cold milk, for serving
Granola (MS)
By LDenvir
Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit, such as cranberries or raisins
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Pesto Presto Chicken
By LDenvir
Preheat oven to 450ºF. In a small pan over medium heat lightly toast the nuts then cool
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 8-10 leaves basil, about a half a cup
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, a handful
- 1 5.4 ounce round of Boursin garlic and herb soft cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, a couple of handfuls
- 4 tablespoons EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 slices 1/2 inch thick of vine ripe tomato, 3 medium tomatoes
Atlanta Brisket (CC)
By LDenvir
1. Using fork, poke holes all over brisket
- WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Atlanta Brisket
- to braised in cola is a Southern tradition. The sweetness and mellow spice of the cola are nice contrasts to the rich beef. So how come the recipes we tried missed the mark?
- Watch the Video
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- Parchment paper provides a nonreactive barrier between the cola-based braising liquid and the aluminum foil.
- INGREDIENTS
- Salt and pepper
- 4 4 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 1 1/2 pound onions, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2 2 2 cups cola
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups ketchup
- 4 4 4 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 2 2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1 1 teaspoon dried thyme