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Salted Caramel Brownies
By Katecooks
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces plus 6 ounces Hershey's semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules, such as Nescafe
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 to 6 ounces good caramel sauce, such as Fran's
- 2 to 3 teaspoons flaked sea salt, such as Maldon
Bacon and Egg Cups
By Katecooks
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
- 6 slices bacon, sliced 1/4" thick, widthwise
- 1 (20-oz) bag refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 12 large eggs
- Additional salt and pepper, to taste
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
By Katecooks
1. Drizzle some oil in a large pot of boiling salted water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the linguine, and cook for...
- Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 3/4 pound linguine
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 1 pound large shrimp (about 16 shrimp), peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 lemon, zest grated
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 1/4 lemon, thinly sliced in half-rounds
- 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Jeweled Quinoa and Chicken
By Katecooks
cal 780 total fat 19g sodium 520mg fiber 8g
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 large shallots, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 3/4 cup apricot preserves
- 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/3 golden raisins
- 4 tbs chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
Microwave Fudge
By Katecooks
Microwave 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips and a 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, 5 minutes
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
Baked Chicken Panzanella
By Katecooks
Makes 6 servings (1-1/2 cups each) calories 290 total fat 14g sat fat 4
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with garlic, onion, and oregano drained
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 pkg 5oz Italian Seasoned croutons
- 1/4 cup Italian Dressing
- 3/4 shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh basil leaves
Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken
By Katecooks
Calories 264 Fat 4.4 g Satfat 0
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
Cornbread Salad
By Katecooks
1. Toss the tomatoes, cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl
- 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 scallions, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 cups crumbled cornbread
- 2 15 -ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
Pan Seared Chicken with Olives
By Katecooks
Pan Sauce: For the chicken: Using a meat mallet, evenly pound the chicken breast halves between 2 sheets of plastic...
- Chicken:
- Four 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for searing
- 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots (about 1 small)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pan Sauce:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 teaspoons finely sliced fresh basil, optional
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil, if needed
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots (about 1/2 small)
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil and chives, for garnish, optional
Basic Pizza Dough
By Katecooks
1. Whisk 1 1/3 cups warm water (105 degrees) and the sugar in a bowl; sprinkle the yeast on top
- 1 tbs sugar
- 1 1/4 oz pkt (2 1/4 tsp) dry active yeast
- 3 tbs EVOO
- 3 3/4 cups AP flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt