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Brownie Biscotti
By Zopmama
The rich chocolate taste of a brownie combined with the delightful crunch of biscotti—brilliant
- Topping:
- 1/3 Cup butter, softened
- 2/3 Cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
- 13/4 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 Cup COCOA POWDER (NATURAL or DUTCH PROCESS)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 Cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 Cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 1 TB. water
Pizza Dough Recipe
By Zopmama
Combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast and salt in a large bowl
- 2 1/2 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 envelope Rapid Rise Yeast
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup very warm water (120-130 F)
- 2 Tblsp. olive oil
- cornmeal
Tortellini Salad
By Zopmama
Great salad to take to picnics and potlucks
- 14 oz. cheese tortellini, cooked
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp. pimento
- 12 oz. marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
- 4 scallions, sliced
- 5 tsp. fresh basil, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup wishbone Italian dressing
- purple onion, to taste
- grape tomatoes, to taste
- Black Olives, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top
Pumpkin Stew
By Zopmama
After our kids carve their Halloween pumpkins, I use the discarded pieces in this savory stew
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 4 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cups peeled, cubed pumpkin
Maple-Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
By Zopmama
1. In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, brown sugar, yeast, salt, pie spice and 2 cups flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2-1/2 to 3 2-1/2 to 3 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 3/4 2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, divided
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 4 4 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 2. 6-8 10 dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 10 minutes.
- 3 3. 16 9-in. 1 to 375°. into 16 balls. Place in two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375°.
- 4 4. 12-15 Brush remaining milk over dough. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 5 5. to 16 remaining butter; brush over hot rolls. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm. Yield: 16 rolls.
Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
By Zopmama
Step 1 Trim the chops of excess fat
- 6 bone-in pork chops (loin or shoulder), cut 3/4 inch thick
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large white onion, sliced
- 2 to 3 apples, cored and sliced (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup beer, white wine, cider, or chicken broth
Everything Bread
By Zopmama
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water
- 1 1 1 package (1/4 ounce) Red Star® Platinum Superior Baking Yeast™
- 3/4 3/4 to 115°) warm water (110° to 115°)
- 1 1 2% to 115°) 2% milk (110° to 115°)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 2 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1 1 egg yolk
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 to 4-1/2 4 to 4-1/2 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1 1 egg white
- 2 2 2 teaspoons water
- 1 1 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 1 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 1 1 teaspoon each sesame, caraway and poppy seeds
- 1 1. 2 3 to large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter, sugar, egg yolk, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
- 2 2. 6-8 to 1 a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- 4 4. to 375°. 22-28 to to 1 egg white and water; brush over dough. Combine salt, onion and seeds; sprinkle over bread. Bake 22-28 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 1 loaf (25 slices).
Zucchini Pizza Casserole
By Zopmama
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place zucchini in colander; sprinkle with salt
- 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
English Muffin Bread
By Zopmama
Combine 2-1/2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda in a large mixer bowl
- 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 envelopes RapidRise Yeast
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup water
- Cornmeal
Garlic Shrimp & Orzo Salad
By Zopmama
1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss to coat
- SALAD:
- 1 1 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 2 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup white wine
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 1 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 1 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 1 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 1 1 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, optional
- 2 2 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1. to to 30 large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 30 minutes.
- 2 2. 2 1-2 to large skillet over medium-high heat. Using a slotted spoon, add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add wine; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Remove to a shallow dish; refrigerate, covered, until cold.