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Brownstone Front Cake (MRS)
By hmp13
Since it needs to be mixed and baked just right, this recipe is for an experienced baker
- Caramel Icing:
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 4 cups flour, sifted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
Sweet Cherry Pie (ATK)
By hmp13
Vodka is essential to the texture of the crust and imparts no flavor—do not substitute
- Pie Dough
- 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening , cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup vodka , cold (see note)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Cherry Filling
- 2 red plums , halved and pitted
- 6 cups (about 2 pounds) pitted sweet cherries or 6 cups pitted frozen cherries, halved (see note)
- 1/2 cup sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons bourbon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons instant tapioca , ground (see note)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
Almost No-Knead Bread (ATK)
By hmp13
An enameled cast-iron Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid yields best results, but the recipe also works in a regul...
- 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (15 ounces), plus additional for dusting work surface
- 1/4 teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (7 ounces), at room temperature
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mild-flavored lager (3 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Peaches, Blackberries, and Strawberries with Basil and Pepper (ATK)
By hmp13
Because riper fruits require more acid to balance their sweetness, the lime juice should be added to taste
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 medium peaches (about 6 ounces each), pitted and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
- 2 cups fresh blackberries (2 half-pint containers), picked over
- 1 pint strawberries, washed, hulled, and quartered lengthwise (about 2 cups)
- 1 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (see note)
Pear Crisp (ATK)
By hmp13
The test kitchen prefers a crisp made with Bartlett pears, but Bosc pears can also be used
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped nuts (3 ounces), see note above
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (2 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (1 3/4 ounces)
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Table salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 3 pounds ripe but firm pears (6-7 medium), see note above
Lemon Curd (ATK)
By hmp13
Heat lemon juice in small nonreactive saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling
- 1/3 cup lemon juice, from 2 lemons
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch table salt
Meatballs and Marinara (ATK)
By hmp13
Heat oil in dutch oven over medium high heat until shimmering
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped fine
- 2/3 cup tomato paste (one 6-ounce can)
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
Deviled Eggs (ATK)
By hmp13
Combine 4 cups water and 4 cups ice cubes in large bowl; set aside
- Basic Deviled Eggs
- 6 6 6 large eggs
- 2 2 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 1 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Herbed Deviled eggs
- Spanish Style Deviled Eggs
- For a smoky, spicy kick, use smoked rather than plain paprika.
- 1/2 1/4 1/4 1 replacing white vinegar with 1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar. Stir 1/4 cup finely chopped green olives with pimento, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 teaspoon paprika into remaining ingredients.
Shepherd’s Pie (ATK)
By hmp13
Melt butter in large skillet over medium high heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 large onion, chopped fine
- 10 pounds ground beef
- 10 carrots, sliced
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 can tomato paste
- 15 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 10 tablespoons Worcestershire
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 5 pounds frozen peas and corn
- 10 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 4 pounds sweet potato
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Strawberry Meringue Tarts (FN.ca)
By hmp13
For the Crust: 1. For crust, blend flour, sugar and salt in a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment
- For the Crust:
- 1-1/4 cup pastry flour, sifted
- 1-1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tablespoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces and chilled
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2-3 tbsp cold water
- For the Filling:
- 3 cups quartered strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- For the Meringue:
- 5 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch