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Party Cheese Log
By MarieR
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and Cheddar cheese with an electric mixer at medium speed until well blen...
- 16 ounces Raskas* cream
- cheese, softened 1 10-ounce package sharp
- Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tablespoon chopped red
- bell pepper or pimiento
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
- sauce
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice Dash of ground red pepper Dash of salt
- Chopped pecans, for garnish Chopped fresh parsley,
- for garnish
Lemon Squares, Cheesecake, 8 x 8-inch pan
By MarieR
(Scaled down recipe-see Lemon Cheese Squares, 9 x 13-inch pan) Makes 1 dozen Preheat oven to 350°
- 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour divided
- 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup cashews, unsalted finely chopped
- 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese softened
- 1 1/8 cups sugar divided
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 2/3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- GARNISH
- Confectioner's Sugar
- Raspberries
- Lemon Zest
Lemon Ice Box Pie
By MarieR
Mix all three ingredients and divide into the two prepared graham cracker crust pans
- 2 9-inch graham cracker pie crusts deep
- 3 cans (14-ounce each) sweetened, condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups (12-ounces) Real Lemon juice or fresh juice
- 9 large egg yolks
- whipped cream optional
Butter Pound Cake (Loaf)
By MarieR
This rich buttery pound cake is delicious with fruit, whipped cream, or even a drizzle of chocolate sauce
- 3/4 lb. butter
- 2 Cups flour
- 1 3/4 Cup sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
Buttered Pecan Caramel Cake
By MarieR
Frosting Tips Never frosted a caramel cake? Here are some handy tips
- 1 1⁄2 cups butter, softened
- 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ⁄2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 cup chilled butter, diced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Buttered Pecans (recipe follows)
- Garnish: 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons butter, diced
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Buttered Pecans
- Yield: 3 cups
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons butter, diced
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. On a rimmed baking sheet, place pecans, butter, and salt. Bake until toasted, approximately 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven. Let cool completely.
Brown Sugar Vinaigrette
By MarieR
Great for vegetable dish
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes 2/3 cup
- Ingredients
- 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Cheese Balls, Party
By MarieR
For a festive presentation, roll up this flavorful mixture into 7 mini cheese balls as pictured, for just one, proc...
- 2 (8-oz.) pkgs. cream cheese,softened
- 2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon pimento, chopped
- 1 t. onion, minced
- 1 t. lemon juice
- 1 t. green pepper, chopped
- 2 t. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 t. cayenne pepper
- 1/8 t. salt
- Optional: chopped pecans
Peanut Butter*, Homemade
By MarieR
Episode: Peanut Gallery Level: Easy Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2007
- Roasted Peanuts:
- 15 ounces shelled and skinned AB's roasted peanuts, recipe follows
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 pounds in-shell raw peanuts*
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons kosher salt
Fudgy White Chocolate Brownies
By MarieR
These Fudgy White Chocolate Brownies are just like your favorite fudge brownie, except these are made with white ch
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz white chocolate chips (or your favorite white chocolate bar)
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
Pecan Brownies
By MarieR
1 Grease a large baking dish (8x8-inch; 9x9-inch) and line it with parchment paper or lightly butter pan
- 2 sticks (8-ounces plus extra for greasing) butter, unsalted
- 2 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup (4 1/2-ounces) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 ounce baking powder
- 1/3 cup (2 1/2-ounces) pecans, toasted finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2-ounces) brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon milk