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Caramel Apple Cake Pops Recipe
By pattie_d
For a perfect fall treat, mix spice cake and apples with frosting to form cake balls
- 1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 packages (11 ounces each) Kraft caramel bits
- 1/4 cup water
- 39 lollipop sticks
- 1 cup finely chopped salted peanuts
Chocolate Cupcake Cones
By pattie_d
Be the hero at your child's birthday party with these faux ice cream cones
- 14 flat-bottom wafer ice-cream cones
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Orange Sorbet
By pattie_d
From two ingredients come two sunny frozen desserts -- granita and sorbet
- 5 or 6 oranges (3 cups juice)
- 1/2 cup sugar
Colombian Chicken Soup
By pattie_d
Rich and elemental, this stew-like soup is similar to the rustic sancochos found in home-style Latin American resta...
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into pieces (including back)
- 8 cups water
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 medium white onions, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 6 canned whole peeled tomatoes, finely chopped (1 cup)
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (2 cups packed)
- 1 serrano chile, thinly sliced (optional)
- 4 medium carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 medium yuca (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Eggplant Parmigiana
By pattie_d
I really think this is what I would eat for my last meal on Earth
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 medium yellow onions, peeled, halved, and cut into thin slices
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 (28-ounce) cans San Marzano whole plum tomatoes
- 2 medium eggplants, washed and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 5 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 4 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Vegetable oil, for frying, as needed, about 1 1/2 to 2 cups
- 1 1/2 pounds mozzarella cheese, cut into thin slices
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 pound provolone cheese, grated
- 2 handfuls fresh basil, leaves only, torn
Penne with Vodka Sauce & Capicola
By pattie_d
Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- 12 ounces whole-wheat penne
- 1 2-ounce piece capicola, or pancetta, finely diced (see Tip)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Carrot and Fennel Salad with White Wine Dressing
By pattie_d
Put the raisins in a bowl and soak in white wine for 1 hour, drain and reserve the white wine
- 1/2 cup sultana (golden) raisins
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 carrots, peeled, cut into ribbons with vegetable peeler
- 1/2 fennel, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Crustless New York Cheesecake Recipe
By pattie_d
In a large bowl, beat the first seven ingredients until smooth
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups (24 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted fresh fruit
Feta & Herb Dip with Crudites Recipe
By pattie_d
Lots of freshly chopped herbs add zing to our white bean dip
- 1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed
- 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt ON SALE
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Grandpa's Braised Beef
By pattie_d
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for sauteing and drizzling
- 4 onions, very thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
- 3 pounds chuck, bottom round or top sirloin steak
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 to 5 starchy potatoes
- 1 (32-ounce) can Italian tomatoes, sliced or roughly crushed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped
- Parmigiano-Reggiano, for grating
- A few fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 loaf ciabatta, for serving