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Flower Pot Desserts
By MeanJean
Slice the pound cake (frozen is fine) into 1 to 1 ½ inch slices
- Other Things You'll Need:
- 1 whole Pound Cake
- 1 gallon Ice Cream
- 1 package Oreo Cookies
- 1 package Gummy Worms
- Small Clay Flower Pots
- Straws
- Fresh Cut Flowers
Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps Cookies
By MeanJean
Place chocolate in a bowl, and melt in the microwave in 30 second increments; let cool
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 4 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Turkey Brine
By MeanJean
Brine for 24 hours 7 Quarts of Water 1 Cup Sugar 3/4 cup salt 6 Dried Bay Leaves 2 Tablespoons whole black p
- 7 Quarts of Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup salt
- 6 Dried Bay Leaves
- 2 Tablespoons whole black peppercorns
- 1 Whole fresh turkey (rinsed and patted dry - giblets and neck removed)
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 bunch of fresh Thyme
- 1 bottle dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 stick butter at room temperature
Creme Glacee (Delmonico Icecream)
By MeanJean
Scald milk over low heat, but do not boil
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 beaten egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup cream
- 1 Vanilla Bean (optional)
Perfect Pie Crust
By MeanJean
In a large bowl, with a pastry cutter, gradually work the Crisco into the flour for about 3 or 4 minutes until it r...
- 1-1/2 cup Crisco (vegetable Shortening)
- 3 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 whole Egg
- 5 Tablespoons Cold Water
- 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Pfeffernussen
By MeanJean
The snowy sugar surface of Pfeffernussen contrasts with the peppery flavor of these German cookies
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies
By MeanJean
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- For the Filling
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies
By MeanJean
Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with a creamy peanut butter filling
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- For the Filling
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Wheat-Honey Rolls Recipe (Overnight)
By MeanJean
These yeast rolls don't require kneading, and the make-ahead dough saves you time on the day of your meal
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tsp vital wheat gluten
- 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2-1/2 cups bread flour
- Melted butter, optional
Sweet Potatoes
By MeanJean
Wash 4 medium sweet potatoes and bake them in a 375-degree oven until fork tender, about 30-35 minutes
- 4 whole Medium Sweet Potatoes
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 whole Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Pecans
- 1/2 cups Flour
- 3/4 sticks Butter