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Bacon-Cheese Quiche
By markemilw
Make It Now Kitchen Organizing: Make the Most of Drawers This versatile dish goes from brunch buffet to dinner ta...
- All-purpose flour, for rolling
- 1 homemade or store-bought single-crust pie dough
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups medium diced yellow onion (from 1 large onion)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (4 ounces)
Peanut Cake Squares Recipe
By markemilw
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes
- FROSTING:
- 4 eggs
- 1-3/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups finely chopped peanuts
BEST IN THE WEST BEANS
By markemilw
Brown meats, drain. Add onion and cook until tender
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 10 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 c. onions, chopped
- 1/3 c. brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 c. granulated sugar
- 1/4 c. ketchup
- 1/4 c. barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp. prepared mustard
- 2 tbsp. molasses
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
- 1 (16 oz.) can pork and beans
- 16 oz. can butter beans
Spring Cupcakes with Sugared Flowers
By markemilw
These dainty confections, iced with a pale shade of royal purple, are fit for a modern-day queen and her retinue
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Lavender Icing
- Sugared Flowers
Penne alla Norma
By markemilw
Legend has it that this recipe was created as a tribute to the opera "Norma"; composed by Vincenzo Bellini, who was...
- 1 pound penne rigate
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 large eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup torn fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
Baked Rigatoni with Ricotta and Collard Greens
By markemilw
Sara Foster & Scott Howell, MyRecipes JANUARY 2006
- 1 (16-ounce) package rigatoni or penne pasta
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound collard greens, washed, drained, and chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Strawberry Shortcake Jellies
By markemilw
All the familiar flavors of shortcake come together in this fanciful form
- FOR THE STRAWBERRY JELLY:
- 1 pound plus 2 ounces strawberries, hulled, and quartered if large (about 21/2 cups), plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 1 3/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from one 1/4-ounce envelope)
- FOR THE PANNA COTTA:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, or 11/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from two 1/4-ounce envelopes)
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- Sheet Pound Cake
Lavender Icing
By markemilw
Bring milk and lavender just to a boil in a small saucepan
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- Violet gel-paste food coloring
Sheet Pound Cake
By markemilw
This recipe is the bottom layer of the Strawberry Shortcake Jellies
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for sheet
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 ounces (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup whole milk
Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs
By markemilw
Adapted, barely, from Ina Garten The yogurt-marinated lamb kebabs were ridiculously juicy and tangy and the tzatzik...
- 1 pound plain yogurt (regular or lowfat)
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing grill
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 5 tablespoons fresh whole rosemary leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds top round lamb (have used leg of lamb)
- 1 red onion
- Tzatziki
- 14 ounces Greek yogurt (Ina recommends Fage Total; I recommend whatever you like best, and yes, I use full fat, always)
- 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and seeded
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper