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Crystal Diamonds
By Late2Serenity
*Italian-style flour, with its lower protein content, makes a cookie whose dough is easier to roll
- 1 1/2 cups (6 1/4 ounces) All-Purpose Flour OR 1 3/4 cups (6 7/8 ounces) Italian-style flour*
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon (4 1/2 ounces) whole milk
- 2 drops lemon oil**
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces, 1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups (8 to 12 ounces) coarse white or Demerara sugar, for rolling
Chocolate-Covered Eggs
By Late2Serenity
In a large bowl, beat the butter, marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, divided
- 3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
- 2 cups (12 ounces) white baking chips or semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- Icing of your choice
- Assorted decorating candies
Big Daddy’s Chicken Sriracha Stir-Fry
By Late2Serenity
I saw this on the Dr Oz show
- STIR FRY
- 2 (8 oz) chicken breasts, pounded thin and sliced in thin strips
- 1 cup (or 1 small can) red kidney beans, drained
- 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, match-stick cut
- 1 cup red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- SWEET AND SPICY SAUCE
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp agave honey
Plum Tarts with Honey and Black Pepper
By Late2Serenity
Preheat oven to 425°. Cut pastry into six 4” squares, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and prick all ove...
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (one 14-oz. package or half of 17.3-oz. package), thawed according to package directions
- 1 pound red plums, apricots, or peaches, pitted, cut into 1/2” wedges
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
Caramel Pots de Creme
By Late2Serenity
Place the sugar and the 1/3 cup water in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 8 egg yolks
Cheesy Southwest Grains and Chorizo Zucchini Boats
By Late2Serenity
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with olive oil
- Olive oil
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Grain Salad™ Southwest grains
- Water and oil called for on southwest grains mix box
- 2 fresh links chorizo sausage
- 4 large zucchini
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
- Fresh cilantro, as desired
- Hot sauce, as desired
Slow-Cooker Pineapple Upside Down Cake
By Late2Serenity
Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved
- 10 maraschino cherries without stems, drained
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ yellow cake mix
- Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
No-Bake Chewy Chocolate Truffles
By Late2Serenity
Another great recipe from Dr Oz
- 5 dried dates
- 11 dried apricots
- 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp agave nectar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut or 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
Happy Hearts
By Late2Serenity
Yield: about 4 1/2 dozen 2 1/2" hearts
- 2 cups (8 1/2 ounces) All-Purpose Flour
- scant 3/4 teaspoon salt*
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks, 6 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes or pats
- 6 to 7 tablespoons ice water
Mushroom Cheddar Tarts
By Late2Serenity
To make the crust: Work the butter into the dry ingredients to form an unevenly crumbly mixture
- CRUST
- 1 cup (2 sticks, 8 ounces) cold butter, cut into pats
- 2 cups (8 1/2 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup (2 3/8 ounces) Hi-maize Natural Fiber (or substitute all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese Powder (or substitute finely ground Parmesan cheese)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce, optional
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) ice water
- FILLING
- 1 cup (3 to 4 ounces) sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) milk or half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese