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Classic Caramel Sauce
By Late2Serenity
In a heavy 2- to 2 1/2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, water and lemon juice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbs. water
- 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Roasted Squash and Bacon Pasta
By Late2Serenity
Preheat an oven to 425ºF
- 2 lb. butternut or other winter squash, peeled, seeded and cut into small cubes
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 4 thick-cut bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh sage
- 2 Tbs. salt, plus more, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 lb. rigatoni or other large pasta shape
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
Farro Spaghetti with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts
By Late2Serenity
Preheat oven to 350°. Toast hazelnuts on a baking sheet, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes
- 1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound maitake mushrooms, torn into bite-size pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 12 ounces farro spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes
By Late2Serenity
In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta, milk, egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest and juice until smooth
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 Tbs. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Corn, Rice & Bean Burritos
By Late2Serenity
In a large skillet, saute the corn, onion and pepper in oil until tender
- 1-1/3 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice
- 8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup salsa
SHEET-PAN CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA WITH ROASTED POTATOES AND CRISPY KALE
By Late2Serenity
Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 425°F
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets (about 2 pounds total)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 12 small fresh sage leaves, divided
- 8 thin slices prosciutto (about 6 ounces)
- 1 pound baby new potatoes, sliced in half lengthwise, quartered if large
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 bunch curly kale (about 8 ounces), ribs and stems removed, coarsely chopped
Chocolate Fondue
By Late2Serenity
Yield: 1 1/2 cups, 4 to 8 servings
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur or vanilla or hazelnut syrup
- 2 tablespoons light or dark corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- whole strawberries, hulled and washed; or assorted sliced fruit, cake, or other berries
gingered plum streusel pie
By Late2Serenity
Use your favorite pie crust recipe
- Filling
- 4 cups chopped red or purple plums (about 2 1/4 pounds, 10 to 12 plums)
- 1/2 cup (3 1/4 ounces) firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped candied ginger
- 2 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) quick-cooking tapioca
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- Streusel Topping
- 3/4 cup (3 1/8 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
tiramisu cupcakes
By Late2Serenity
1) Preheat the oven to 350°F
- cupcakes
- 12 3/4 ounces sugar
- 6 ounces butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 ounces vanilla extract
- 11 1/2 ounces King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces whole milk
- soak
- 1 1/2 ounces coffee liqueur
- 1/2 ounce espresso powder
- 1 1/4 ounces sugar
- 6 ounces hot water
- frosting
- 16 ounces heavy cream
- 4 teaspoons Instant ClearJel
- 2 1/2 ounces confectioners' sugar
- 4 ounces Amaretto liqueur
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- garnish
- cocoa powder, to dust tops
Korean Beef
By Late2Serenity
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown hamburger with garlic in the sesame oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers
- 1 bunch green onions, diced (don't skip this!)