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Lobster Mac and Cheese
By didoc
Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- 8 ounces macaroni
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, plus more for buttering the pan
- 2 lobster tails, meat removed and chopped into large chunks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shelf-stable grated Parmesan, such as Kraft
- 3/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar
- 3/4 cup grated fontina cheese
- 4 ounces goat cheese (chevre)
Roasted Sticky Rotisserie Chicken
By didoc
Dry chicken and season on both sides with seasoning mix
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Cinnamon Buns
By didoc
Scald milk, stir in sugar, salt and butter until melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 packages yeast
- 2 eggs beaten
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp. butter, melted
- 1/2 raisin, optional
- 1 cup dark karo syrup
Lemon Pound Cake
By didoc
Originating in 18th-century England, pound cakes are so named because the early recipes called for 1 pound each of ...
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
- 1/8 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 9 tablespoons 9 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4-ounces 4-ounces cream cheese
- 1 3/4 cups 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 3 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- finely grated zest of 1 lemon
Savory Pot Roast
By didoc
Think pot roast is a hassle? Think again
- 1 boneless beef chuck eye roast (2-1/2 lb.)
- 3 lb. Yukon gold potatoes (about 12), quartered
- 6 carrots (3/4 lb.), peeled, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1/3 cup A.1. Original Sauce
- 1 pkg. (0.9 oz.) dry onion-mushroom soup mix
- 1/3 cup water
Mocha Brownies
By didoc
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- Nonstick baking spray
- Four 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate
- 2 sticks butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Mae's Mocha Icing
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
Chantal's New York Cheesecake
By didoc
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 15 graham crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Maple Sweet Potatoes
By didoc
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling
- 3 * 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 6 * 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 * 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
Mud Pie
By didoc
1. Crust: Finely crush cookies with food processor
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos), finely crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 pints vanilla ice cream
- 2 pints coffee ice cream
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos), coarsely crushed
- 1 cup bottled fudge sauce, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate sauce, for drizzling
Lemon Chewy Snowdrop Cookies
By didoc
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- pinch of salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 about 1 cup powdered sugar, for coating