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Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream
By bigbare
In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the half-and-half until steam begins to rise from the surface, 4 to 5 minutes
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
German potato salad
By bigbare
Browned sausage in oil and remove
- 2 1/2 pounds potatoes -- peeled and cubed and cooked
- 2 stalks of celery sliced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds knockwurst sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup vinegar
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
By bigbare
In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the cream, milk and 2/3 cup of the dulce de leche, stirring constantly, until ...
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
Five Treasure Fried Rice
By bigbare
I first created this recipe as a destination for leftover broccoli stalks, but its easily adaptable, so feel free t...
- 2 Tbs. canola oil
- 1 cup peeled, finely diced broccoli stems (from about 1-1/4 lb. broccoli)
- 3/4 cup finely diced carrots
- 3/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame
- 3/4 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 4 scallions (both white and green parts), thinly sliced
- 2 Tbs. finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups very cold cooked brown rice
- 3/4 cup finely diced Canadian bacon (4 oz.)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce
Chocolate salad dressing cake
By bigbare
Sift together dry ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons cocoa
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 cup mayo or salad dressing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Orange Chicken with Scallions
By bigbare
Using a vegetable peeler, shave the zest from the orange in long, wide strips
- 1 large navel orange
- 1 Tbs. soy sauce
- 1 Tbs. rice vinegar
- 2 tsp. light brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 3 to 4 Tbs. canola or peanut oil
- 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced (keep whites and greens separate)
Jam
By bigbare
Mixed fruit and vinegar in large pan
- 2 quarts crushed fruit
- 4 tablespoons vinegar
- 6 cup sugar
Fettuccine Alfredo #2
By bigbare
Cook fettuccine and rapidly boiling water into al dente -- drain -- reserve one quarter cup water
- 1 pound fettuccine
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- one minced shallots
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan and Reggioano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chewy Sugar Cookies
By bigbare
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- Sprinkles or colored sugar, for decorating
Gravy baked pork chops
By bigbare
Sprinkle salt and pepper over pork chops
- Four lean pork chops -- 1/2 inch thick
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash pepper
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2/3 cup of evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup water