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Peanut Butter - Magic in the Middle Cookies
By MeanJean
These cake-like cookies melt in your mouth with every bite! Nevermind the fact that they're filled with a delicious...
- For the cookie:
- 1 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 c granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 stk butter, softened
- 1/4 c smooth peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lg whole egg
- 1 lg egg yolk
- For the filling:
- 3/4 c smooth peanut butter
- 3/4 c confectioners' sugar
Spaghetti Squash
By MeanJean
This is not your typical spaghetti squash recipe
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- drizzle of fruity extra virgin olive oil, as needed
- sprinkle of cumin and good chili powder, , to taste
- sprinkle of minced garlic
- splash of water, as needed
- cubes of goat cheese or feta, (leave out for vegan)
- 1 medium sweet or red onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 ears fresh corn, kernels cut off [or try a red bell pepper, diced]
- 1 cupripe and juicy grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 14 ounce canblack beans, rinsed and drained well
- 2 whole roasted green chilies, mild or spicy, seeded, chopped
- 1 lime - for zest, and juice
- sea salt and ground pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- cumin and chili powder to taste
- pine nuts or pumpkin seeds, toasted
- fresh chopped cilantro
- lime wedges
Apple Pie
By MeanJean
Recipe courtesy Carol Chudleigh
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 5 Northern Spy apples
- 3/4 cup fine sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Mrs. Milman's Chocolate Frosting
By MeanJean
One of our all-time favorites, this recipe for Mrs
- 24 ounces Nestle semisweet chocolate morsels
- 4 cups whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
Philly Steak Sandwiches
By MeanJean
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
- 2 large yellow skinned onions, sliced very thin
- Coarse salt and pepper or steak seasoning blend
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 drizzles
- 1 1/2 pounds lean beef tenderloin or sirloin, ask butcher to slice the meat very thin
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices provolone cheese, from the deli counter
- 4 soft Italian sandwich hogie rolls, split 6 to 8 inches long each, split lengthwise
Root Beer Cupcakes
By MeanJean
For the Cupcakes: 1. Cream butter and sugar
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 eggs + 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp rootbeer extract (available at most U-Brew stores)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp root beer extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package Dr. Oetker’s “Whip-It” or other whipped cream stabilizer
MARTHASTEWART.COM
By MeanJean
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water
Ultimate Chocolate Cake
By MeanJean
This deep, rich confection topped with fudgy frosting is ideal for special occasions or simply for chocolate lovers
- 1 cup Valrhona cocoa, plus more for dusting
- 3/4 cup strong coffee, boiling
- 1 cup milk, room temperature
- 2 3/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- Ultimate Chocolate Frosting
Creme Brulee
By MeanJean
Pioneer Woman's Creme Brulee
- 4 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 whole Vanilla Bean OR 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract OR 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Paste
- 10 whole Egg Yolks
- ¾ cups Sugar
- 6 Tablespoons Superfine (Baker's) Sugar
Cloverleaf Buttery Rolls
By MeanJean
In the bowl of your electric mixer (with an attached dough hook), combine warm water, yeast, olive oil and 1 tables...
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 3/4 cups warm milk
- 1/8 cup honey
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 TBSP unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2-3 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
- melted butter for brushing