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Cheesecake, Pumpkin with Bourbon Sour Cream Topping

Cheesecake, Pumpkin with Bourbon Sour Cream Topping

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Karen made this for the first cooking club meeting in Managua

  • For the crust:
  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • For the filling:
  • 1 1/2 cups solid pack pumpkin
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, cut into bits and softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon liqueur or bourbon if desired
  • For the topping:
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon liqueur or bourbon, or to taste
  • 16 pecan halves for garnish
4/5 (1 Votes)

Beef, Wok This Way Asian Beef Stir-fry

Beef, Wok This Way Asian Beef Stir-fry

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Place steak slices in a shallow bowl or casserole dish

  • 1 lb sirloin steak, trimmed of fat, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
  • 1 teaspoon mince garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 20 or more fresh basil leaves
0/5 (0 Votes)

Pasta, Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Pasta, Shrimp Fra Diavolo

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Shrimp Fra Diavolo recipes are can often be very hot but you can add or take away the spice by adding more or less ...

  • 8 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
4.5/5 (4 Votes)

Scones, Vanilla Bean

Scones, Vanilla Bean

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Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 5 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
4.6/5 (16 Votes)

Breakfast Braid, Jalapeño, Sausage, Jack, and Egg

Breakfast Braid, Jalapeño, Sausage, Jack, and Egg

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When I have something spicy, I like to follow it with something fruity

  • 1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 4 ounces chicken sausage with jalapeño peppers, chopped
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeño peppers
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
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Cookies, Snowman

Cookies, Snowman

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Soft cookies are especially well-received when enfolded in colored tissue in holiday containers

  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Miniature semisweet chocolate chips and green and red M&M's Minis
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
  • Red and/or green food coloring
  • Miniature milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
4.5/5 (63 Votes)

Biscuits, Buttermilk Herb

Biscuits, Buttermilk Herb

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Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender...

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold butter
  • 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or pasley and fresh basil
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Bread, Lemon Poppy Seed

Bread, Lemon Poppy Seed

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Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup oat bran
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or vegatable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
0/5 (0 Votes)

Pie, Ayote (Winter Squash)

Pie, Ayote (Winter Squash)

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For those of you new to Managua who can’t find canned pumpkin for your pumpkin pie—think ahead (as I am) and us...

  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 ½ cups squash purée
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. Fresh grated ginger (use a microplane grater)
  • ¼ tsp. Cloves
  • 1 2/3 cups whole milk
  • 1 9” unbaked pie shell
0/5 (0 Votes)

Bread, Cornbread

Bread, Cornbread

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Do not use skim milk, 2% or whole only

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Corn Meal
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
0/5 (0 Votes)