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Chocolate Pie Crust
By MeanJean
Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and butter into a food processor and pulse until it's crumbly
- 1-1/8 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 tablespoons Sugar {granulated or powdered}
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 stick ice-cold Unsalted Butter, cut into pieces
- 2-3 tablespoons cold Water
- For some fun try adding in a 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla, cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne for a Mexican hot chocolate pie crust! Can you even imagine???
- Pecans
Cream of Anything Dry Soup Mix
By MeanJean
To make the mix: Measure all the ingredients and place in a large ziploc bag
- 4 C powdered milk
- 1 1/2 C cornstarch
- 1/2 C instant chicken bouillon granulese
- 4 t dried onion flakes
- 2 t dried thyme
- 2 t dried basil
- 1 t pepper
Apple Chips
By MeanJean
This delicious apple chips recipe makes a slightly sweet and healthier snack
- 1 large Granny Smith apple
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Ranch Dressing
By MeanJean
Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle about an 1/8 to ¼ teaspoons of salt on it and mash it into a paste...
- 1 clove (to 2 Cloves) Garlic
- Salt To Taste
- 1/4 cups Italian Flat-leaf Parsley
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chives
- 1 cup (real) Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cups Sour Cream
- Buttermilk (as Needed To Desired Consistency)
- White Vinegar (optional, To Taste)
- Worcestershire Sauce (optional, To Taste)
- Fresh Dill (optional, To Taste)
- Cayenne Pepper (optional, To Taste)
- Paprika (optional, To Taste)
- Fresh Oregano (optional, To Taste)
- Tabasco (optional, To Taste)
Blonde Brownies
By MeanJean
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, soda and salt
- 2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup butter
- 2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup toasted pecans (optional)
- For a more cake like brownie, add 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
Chocolate Coffee Bread Pudding
By MeanJean
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- To Serve:
- 1 Loaf Italian Bread, Cut Into Cubes (Approx 1 lb Loaf)
- 2 1/2 Cups Milk
- 3/4 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup Coffee Flavored Liqueur
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tablespoon Powdered Espresso
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 6 Large Eggs, Lightly Beaten
- 1 1/2 Cups Dark Chocolate Chunks (Chopped Fine)
- Whipped Cream or Ice Cream
Ice Cream Sandwiches
By MeanJean
A thin, simple-to-prepare cake is the foundation for these nostalgic treats
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes, plus freezing
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 pints ice cream (any flavor), softened
Coconut Cupcakes
By MeanJean
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- For the frosting:
- 3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 extra-large eggs at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 14 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut
- 1 pound cream cheese at room temperature
- 3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted
Cranberry Sauce
By MeanJean
Recipe courtesy Alex Guarnaschelli
- 1 pound fresh cranberries, washed and dried
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
Rosemary-Parmesan Rolls
By MeanJean
In a large mixing bowl, add warm water, yeast, sugar and olive oil
- 1-1/2 cup Warm Water (95 To 100ºF)
- 1 Tablespoon Active Dry Yeast
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1/4 cups Olive Oil
- 1 whole Egg
- 4-1/2 cups To 5 Cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, Finely Grated
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, Chopped
- 6 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 clove Garlic Grated Or Minced