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Individual Brunch Casseroles
By Late2Serenity
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 507 calories, 31 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 261 mg cholesterol, 995 mg ...
- 3 cups shredded uncooked potatoes
- 3/4 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 2 to 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Late2Serenity
Hands-on time: 45 mins
- COOKIES
- 2 1/4 cups (9 1/2 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (3 3/4 ounces) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- grated zest of 1 orange, optional
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (4 ounces) chopped walnuts
- GLAZE
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) confectioners' sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons (1 1/4 ounces) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Golden Focaccia and Sweet Breakfast Focaccia
By Late2Serenity
1) To make the starter: Mix the water and yeast, then add the flour, stirring till the flour is incorporated
- STARTER
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cool water
- 1/16 teaspoon instant yeast or 1/16 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup (4 1/4 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- DOUGH
- all of the starter
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) lukewarm water
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 cups (8 1/2 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
- 2 tablespoons (7/8 ounce) olive oil
- TOPPING
- Olive oil
- Dried rosemary
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- Coarse sea salt or kosher salt
Brûléed Oatmeal with Baked Apples
By Late2Serenity
Brown sugar glazes the top of this oatmeal, which is served with slices of warm baked apples
- 2 apples, such as Granny Smith or Baldwin, peeled, cored and cut into wedges 1/4 inch thick
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
- 4 cups milk
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce
By Late2Serenity
Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch glass baking dish with shortening or spray with cooking s...
- Bread Pudding
- 4 large whole eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 oz French or other firm bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups)
- 1/2 cup raisins, if desired
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- Whiskey Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon or 1 teaspoon brandy extract
Homemade Playdough
By Late2Serenity
Total time: 5 mins. to 10 mins
- 2 * 2 cups Unbleached All Purpose Flour
- 1 * 1 cup salt
- 1 * 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
- 1 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 * 2 cups very hot water
- * various food coloring (optional but fun)
- * various scented oils or liquid flavorings (again, optional)
Plum-Almond Tart
By Late2Serenity
To make the pastry, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse to blend
- FOR THE PASTRY:
- 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbs. confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 8 Tbs. (1 stick) frozen unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 Tbs. ice water
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 1 1⁄2 cups sliced blanched almonds
- 3 ⁄4 cup plus 2 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 1 ⁄4 cup almond liqueur
- 2 eggs
- 1 1⁄4 lb. purple plums, pitted and thinly sliced
Margarita Fruit Dip
By Late2Serenity
For an authentic margarita flavor, use 2 tablespoons tequila and 2 tablespoons orange juice instead of the 1/4 cup ...
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup frozen (thawed) margarita drink mix (from 10-ounce can)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
- Whole strawberries
Apple Limeade
By Late2Serenity
Cut 10 of the limes in half and juice them
- 12 limes
- 4 cups unfiltered apple juice
- Ice cubes as needed
- 1 bottle sparkling water
- 2 small Granny Smith apples, halved, cored and sliced
Soft Bread Sticks
By Late2Serenity
Hands-on time: 10 mins
- 12 ounces lukewarm water
- 1 1/4 ounces olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 14 3/4 ounces King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 4 teaspoons Pizza Dough Flavor, optional
- Pizza seasoning or Italian seasoning, to sprinkle on top