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Chowchow, Three-Pepper
By MarieR
Slightly sweet, this pretty relish will transform tacos or a bowl of rice and beans
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar (5% acidity)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice $
- 1/4 cup sugar $
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced $
- 4 banana peppers, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
Pecan Cheese Rounds
By MarieR
Crisp and cheesy with a nutty crunch, these crackers put their store-bought counterparts to shame
- MAKES 40
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely ground pecans
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 40 pecan halves or 1/3 cup roughly
- chopped pecans
Carrot Cake, Gigi's
By MarieR
Difficulty: Medium; Prep Time: 35 minutes; Inactive Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Yield: 1 cake, ...
- Pecan Cream Cheese Icing:
- 3 sticks (12-ounces) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups carrots grated
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1 package (8-ounces) cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 stick (4-ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 pound confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
Carrots, Ranch-glazed
By MarieR
Steam carrots. Melt butter and sugar in large skillet
- 1 pound (16-ounces) baby carrots, peeled and cooked
- 1/2 stick (1/4-cup; 2-ounces) butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 package (1-ounce) Ranch Salad Dressing
Divinity, Easy
By MarieR
This divinity is so easy to make in the microwave and so good
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans or nuts of your choice, chopped
Creamed Corn, Taste of the South
By MarieR
Cut kernels from corn into a bowl (about 4½ cups kernels)
- 5 large ears fresh corn
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pecan-Toffee Shortbread
By MarieR
Must refrigerate dough 2 hours
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ⁄2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 ⁄4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 1⁄2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
- 1 ⁄2 cup chocolate-covered toffee bits
Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Cheesecake(9-inch Spring-form)
By MarieR
This is great for parties because it is popular with all ages and can be made in advance
- 1-1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 20 Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped
Candied Pecans (Food Network)
By MarieR
ACTIVE: 15 min I TOTAL: 25 min I MAKES: 1 cup Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the pecans, ...
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Heaven Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
By MarieR
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F
- 3 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 9 ounces unsweetened chocolate (see Tip), finely chopped
- 2 cups hot freshly brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 recipe Chocolate Buttercream (recipe follows)
- Tip: When a recipe calls for unsweetened chocolate, we recommend using one with 99% cocoa content, such as Scharffen Berger, for its intense flavor and dark color.