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Mac and Cheese
By Jenusa
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Kosher salt
- Vegetable oil
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 1 quart milk
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces Gruyere, grated (4 cups)
- 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 pound fresh tomatoes (4 small)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
Marshmallow-Filled S'mores Cupcakes
By Jenusa
Preheat the oven to 350F degrees
- Cupcakes
- 1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch processed)
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature*
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil (melted coconut oil works too)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk*
- Marshmallow Filling
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2/3 cup JET-PUFFED marshmallow creme (Fluff)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream*
- 3/4 - 1 cup (90-120g) confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Milk Chocolate Frosting
- 1 and 3/4 cups (210g) confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- salt, to taste
- Topping
- 12 JET-PUFFED marshmallows
- 4 full-sheet graham crackers, crushed
Shrimp Salad
By Jenusa
Instructions Boil 1-1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan and add shrimp
- 1 pound medium shrimp in shell
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
Strawberry Daiquiris
By Jenusa
Smooth, fruity and refreshing, these daiquiris taste as good as they look
- 3/4 cup pureed sweetened frozen strawberries
- 1 cup light rum
- 4 tsp. sugar
- Juice of 4 limes
- Ice cubes as needed
- 2 fresh strawberries with hulls intact, halved
- lengthwise, for garnish
Almond & Honey-Butter Cookies
By Jenusa
This thumbprint cookie uses honey as the only sweetener and tender ground almonds to replace much of the butter fou...
- 1 cup whole almonds, toasted (see Tip)
- 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, (see Note)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup honey, divided
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, (see Tip) for garnish
Creamed Spinach Casserole
By Jenusa
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 3 3 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 2 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 10-ounce 10-ounce packages Two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 2 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 2 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
Cheddar-Bacon Biscuits
By Jenusa
What are the secrets to making tender, flaky biscuits? When cutting the butter into the flour, work quickly so it d...
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 8 Tbs. (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
- 6 bacon slices, finely chopped and fried
- until crisp
- 1 1/2 cups milk
Pear Honey
By Jenusa
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple with syrup
- 16 cups (about 6 pounds) peeled, cored, and chopped pears
- 10 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Special Equipment: 12 to 16 (1/2-pint) canning jars with lids
Salt and Pepper Biscuits with Bacon Butter
By Jenusa
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and place rack in the center of oven
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, plus more for brushing
- 2 teaspoons flaky salt, such as Maldon
- Bacon Butter, recipe follows
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Pinch kosher salt
S'more Parfaits
By Jenusa
In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 package instant chocolate fudge or chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups coarsely crushed graham crackers ( about 24 squares)
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 4 tbsp. miniature chocolate chips