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Homemade Gravy
By Jenusa
In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until t...
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Defatted turkey drippings plus chicken stock to make 2 cups, heated
- 1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy
- 1 tablespoon white wine, optional
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, optional
Cheesy Bacon And Egg Hash
By Jenusa
Cheesy Bacon and Egg Hash for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner! Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes!
- 24 oz potatoes (about 4 medium-sized), scrubbed clean and peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or coconut oil)
- 7 oz diced bacon (trimmed of fat)
- 2 scallions or spring onions (shallots), trimmed and finely sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar)
- Cracked pepper to season
Cashew Chicken
By Jenusa
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons corn starch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup unsalted cashews
- Lettuce cups or butter lettuce
- Green onions, for serving, optional
Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast
By Jenusa
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 whole bone-in turkey breast, 6 1/2 to 7 pounds
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup dry white wine
Chili Dogs
By Jenusa
Put a skillet over medium heat and drizzle in a 2-count of olive oil
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium jar ketchup, about 2 1/2 cups
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 all-beef hot dogs (recommended: Ball Park)
- 4 hot dog rolls
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar
Apple Cheese Slab Pie
By Jenusa
A sweetened cream cheese mixture underneath the apples gives this simple pie the sumptuous flavor of a Danish pastr...
- 1 17.3 ounce package (2 sheets)frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 2 1/2 pounds cooking apples, peeled (if desired), cored, and thinly sliced (about 7 cups)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Milk
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
Pecan Pie Muffins
By Jenusa
1. Preheat oven to 425°. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Fettuccine Alfredo
By Jenusa
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionall...
- 18 ounces fresh fettuccine
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups grated Parmesan
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Chocolate-covered Crispies
By Jenusa
Candy bars are the secret ingredient in these sweet chewy treats
- 4 Milky Way bars (2.05 oz each), cut up
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, divided
- 3 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1 cup (6oz) semisweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
By Jenusa
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- For the ganache:
- 1/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 11 fluid ounces Hershey's chocolate syrup
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- nocoupons
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces good semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules