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CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
By mm_food4me
First, preheat the oven to 350, and line a muffin pan with 6 cupcake liners
- Carrot Cake Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons flour (10 tablespoons total)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freshly grated carrot
- 1/3 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup neutral oil (canola or grapeseed oil)
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 of an 8-ounce block of cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractCARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CH
Olive oil-thyme monkey bread
By mm_food4me
1. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, thyme, parsley, garlic, salt and a few grinds of black pepper
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, lightly packed
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 recipe basic monkey bread dough
Hamburger Soup
By mm_food4me
Directions In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the meat with the garlic, celery and onions
- 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cups beef stock or broth, plus more if needed
- One 14.5-ounce can whole tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
- 5 red potatoes, cut into chunks
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
- Crusty bread, for serving
Little Dippers
By mm_food4me
1. Choose your mold. Pour in a little vanilla soy milk
- vanilla soy milk
- chocolate soy mils
Mini Meatballs with Raspberry-Balsamic Barbecue Sauce
By mm_food4me
For the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, parsley, milk, tomato paste, garlic, ...
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces ground dark turkey meat
- 8 ounces spicy Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 3 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black
- Zest of 1 small lemon
- 2 to 3 large mangoes, peeled, pitted and cut into thirty six 3/4-inch cubes
- Thirty six 1-inch pieces torn radicchio leaves
- Special equipment: thirty six 4- to 5-inch-long bamboo skewers
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By mm_food4me
Directions Combine the potatoes, garlic and a pinch of salt in a pot
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled
- Kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup whole milk
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Pea and Mint Soup
By mm_food4me
Saute the onion in the butter in large and heavy pot
- 2 T butter
- 1 c. chopped onion
- 2 c. chicken broth
- 2 c. peas
- 3/4 c. mint
- Salt and pepper to taste
Addictive Green Curry of Broccoli soup
By mm_food4me
While I tend to prefer fresh broccoli, this soup is also great made with frozen broccoli florettes
- 3 – 4 tablespoons green curry paste
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 heads broccoli, chopped into bight sized trees
- 2 – 3 tablespoons peanut butter
Happiness
By mm_food4me
This is an alternate to cupcakes at parties
- 1 c. milk
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 5 oz. chopped white chocolate
- 2 drops natural peppermint extract
- 2 T. raw agave nectar
- 1/2 c. cold milk
Pizza Bianca with Kale and Meatballs
By mm_food4me
For the sauce: In a heavy small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for oiling the baking sheet and for drizzling
- One 1-pound ball pizza dough
- 3/4 cup coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella
- 8 Classic Italian Turkey Meatballs, recipe follows, halved
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 2 medium leaves kale, ribs removed, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground dark turkey meat
- 1 pound spicy Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling