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White Bean and Chicken Chili
By gaydubbs
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 (15-ounce cans) cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 bunch (about 1 pound) Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 11/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Green Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
By gaydubbs
Directions Place the cheese, mayonnaise, heavy cream, vinegar, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fit...
- Ingredients
- 4 ounces good Roquefort cheese, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in quarters, or 2 heads Bibb lettuce, cut in half
- Heirloom tomatoes, or other good tomatoes
Scott Peacock's Buttermilk Buscuits
By gaydubbs
1.Preheat oven to 500 degrees with rack in upper third
- 5 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for working, as needed
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Scott Peacock's Homemade Baking Powder
- 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed very cold lard or unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 2 cups well-shaken buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Banana Bread
By gaydubbs
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Chocolate Sandwich Cookie cake Pan
By gaydubbs
Oreo Cookie 100 year Aniversary 2012
- For the cakes:
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
- 7 oz. bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces
- 14 Tbs. (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- For the quick buttercream frosting:
- 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 12 Tbs. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 Tbs. milk, plus more, if needed
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
Quick Tomato Sauce with Black Olives and Cream Sauce
By gaydubbs
Directions: In a large fry pan over medium heat, melt the butter
- Ingredients:
- 3 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 sweet white onion such as Vidalia, finely diced
- 1 leek, white portion only, rinsed well and finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Tiny splash of brandy or cognac
- 1 can (35 oz.) plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 bay leaf (omit)
- Leaves from 2 or 3 large fresh thyme sprigs,minced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 lb. spaghetti or bucatini
- 1/2 cup pitted Mediterranean-style black olives,halved
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Leaves from 3 or 4 large fresh flat-leaf
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Great Cupcake Recipe
By gaydubbs
Giant Cupcake Recipe
- 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/3 cups unsalted butter
- 2 1/3 cups sugar
- 5 eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
Sausage and Pepper Sub
By gaydubbs
Directions:Preheat a grill to medium
- Ingredients:
- 3 bell peppers (yellow, orange and green), sliced
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and black pepper
- One 1 1/3-pound piece boneless pork loin, well chilled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Four 6-inch whole wheat hoagie rolls, split and toasted
- Make your own sausage from lean pork and slash calories by 40 percent.
- Preserve the peppers’ vitamin C by grilling instead of frying.
- Serve on a whole wheat roll for added fiber.
Hershey's Ultimate Chocolate Brownies
By gaydubbs
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan or two 8-inch square baking pans
- 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted and divided
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- ONE -BOWL BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (recipe follows)
- Additional HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (optional)
Stuffed Peppers
By gaydubbs
Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- Salt and fresh ground pepper
- 12 ounces fresh chicken or turkey sausage, removed from casing
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup couscous
- 4 red bell peppers (about 2 pounds), halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)