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German Chocolate Cake With Coconut-Pecan Cajeta Frosting
By yollymg
Make the Cake: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light muscovado sugar
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed black coffee, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1 3/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup goat's milk or additional whole milk
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Seeds scraped from 1/2 vanilla bean
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, cold
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons coconut rum (optional)
- 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted, for garnish
- Coconut Whipped Cream, for serving
Baked Eggplant and Zucchini
By yollymg
Spread 1/2 cup sauce in 9-by-13-inch baking dish; top with eggplant, zucchini, 3/4 cup sauce and half of each chees...
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 small eggplant, cut into long slabs
- 2 small zucchini, cut into long slabs
- 1 cup each shredded fontina and parmesan
- 1/3 cup torn basil
Chili's Salsa Recipe
By yollymg
Place all of the ingredients together into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) whole tomatoes, drained
- 3-4 canned, whole jalapenos (not pickled)
- 1 yellow onion, quartered
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
Baby Back Ribs
By yollymg
HEAT oven to 350°F. MIX sugar, cocoa powder, garlic and seasonings
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. onion powder
- 1 Tbsp. coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 4 lb.pork baby back ribs
- 1 cup Barbecue Sauce
Eggnog Fudge
By yollymg
Line an 8"X4" loafpan with aluminum foil; butter foil, and set aside
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup refrigerated eggnog
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mini Mushroom-&-Sausage Quiches
By yollymg
These crustless mini quiches are like portable omelets
- 8 ounces turkey breakfast sausage, removed from casing and crumbled into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 5 eggs
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup 1% milk
Three Delicious Dressings
By yollymg
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- Strawberry Balsamic:
- In a blender, combine 1 cup hulled and halved strawberries, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Classic Caesar:
- Whisk together 2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt, 1/3 cup light mayo, 1 clove grated garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons anchovy paste, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire and 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper.
- Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette:
- Roast 2 medium tomatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet at 450 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes; remove skins. Add to blender with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon each white wine vinegar and brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend and strain.
Turtle Bars Supreme
By yollymg
Heat oven to 350°. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee granules or instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® double chocolate chunk cookie mix
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
- 2 eggs
- 2 rolls (1.7 oz each) milk chocolate covered caramels, cut into fourths
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup caramel topping
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Asian Style Ribs
By yollymg
In a small bowl, blend sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic and red pepper
- 2/3 cup light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 rack pork ribs (about 3 pounds) cut into sections of 3 to 4 ribs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Squash Corn Bread
By yollymg
Place squash in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in
- 5 medium yellow summer squash (about 2 pounds), chopped
- 2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) corn bread/muffin mix
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup 4% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper