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Christmas Morning Breakfast Bake
By markemilw
Make It Now Kitchen Organizing: Make the Most of Drawers Tips for Cooking with Kids: Let kids tear the bread into...
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 pound baby spinach (10 cups)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 9 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 cups 1 1/2-to-2-inch cubes Italian bread (from a 1-pound loaf)
- 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto
By markemilw
Things are pulsed and pureed for about a minute
- 2 large red bell peppers (or 1 pound of red bell peppers)
- Olive Oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon walnuts
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan-Reggiano, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Sea salt
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
By markemilw
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter, and line the bottom with parchment paper
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups strawberry jam, or other flavor
- 2/3 cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped
Chicken Cutlets with Herb Butter
By markemilw
Best used for quick-cooking boneless cuts, sauteing is all about temperature
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 thin chicken cutlets (1 1/2 pounds total)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or mint (or a combination)
Coconut-Pineapple Loaf Cake
By markemilw
Toasted coconut balances the tart sweetness of pineapple and provides a crunchy topping for this buttery cake
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained well
SAUSAGE STUFFING
By markemilw
Brown 1# sausage in 6T butter in a large skillet over medium heat
- 1# sausage
- 6T butter
- 2 c. onions, chopped
- 2 c. celery, chopped
- 1T minced sage
- 1T minced thyme
- Salt and pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 eggs
- ¼ c. parsley, chopped
- 16 cups cubed stale white bread
Pork Bulgogi
By markemilw
This Korean dish, featuring paper-thin slices of meat marinated in a salty-sweet sauce, is served over rice or wrap...
- 6 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoons ginger, freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, very thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 large onion, cut into 12 wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Darkest Chocolate Crepe Cake
By markemilw
The decorative nuts are dipped in caramelized sugar and hung in bat fashion -- upside down -- so the sugar streams ...
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus melted for pan
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Hazelnut Filling
- Chocolate Glaze
- Candied Hazelnuts
Chocolate-Coconut Bars
By markemilw
These rich bars are inspired by hello dollies, a popular treat in the South
- 3 cups finely ground cookies (12 ounces), such as graham crackers or chocolate wafers, or a combination
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Hazelnut Filling
By markemilw
Put cream into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed until soft...
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 6 large egg whites
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups (3 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup hazelnut cream, (available from Whole Foods Market, www.wholefoods.com)
- Pinch of salt