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Apple Dumplings
By BobN
Preheat your oven to 350 F
- 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, cored and peeled
- 1 stick (4 oz) salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (can also use a mixture of brown and white sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 oz lemon-lime soda (Mountain Dew)
Pecan Pie Cake With Cinnamon Whipped Cream Frosting
By BobN
2015 Holiday Recipe Contest grand prize winner sponsored by the Texas Pecan Board
- Filling
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cake
- 3 cups Texas pecan pieces
- 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks), at room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sour cream
- 5 egg whites
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
- Frosting
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Classic homemade stuffing
By BobN
Tear or slice bread into cubes and leave out overnight to dry (Alternately, place bread on baking sheets and bake a...
- 2 baguettes, country, or sourdough bread
- 8 tbsp. butter, divided, plus more for buttering baking dish
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tbsp. freshly chopped sage
- 1/2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tbsp. freshly chopped rosemary
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 3 c. low-sodium chicken broth
B'stilla
By BobN
In a large pot, melt ¼ cup of butter over moderate heat and add chickens, parsley, onion, saffron and 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup butter, plus
- 1/2 cup additional butter, melted, for brushing phyllo
- 2 (4 lb) chicken
- 2 bunches parsley, chopped
- 1 large onion, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron thread
- 1/2 lb blanched whole almond, toasted lightly, cooled and ground
- 1 1/4 cups icing sugar
- 4 large eggs, beaten lightly
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 10 sheets phyllo pastry, covered with damp towel
Beef and Eggplant Casserole
By BobN
Preheat oven to 350F. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 eggplants, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- About half a bunch of fresh basil, leaves chopped
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 1 cup grated light mozzarella
Pecan Cheesecake Squares
By BobN
Preheat oven to 350. For the shortbread layer: In a medium bowl, combine flour and 3/4 cup brown sugar
- For the shortbread layer
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- For the cheesecake layer
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the pecan pie layer
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
Shepherd's Pie from the skillet
By BobN
Start by first cooking the potatoes in boiling water for about 15 minutes or until fork tender
- For Meat Mixture
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 lb lean ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1.9 oz onion soup mix I used Knorr, 55g pkg
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups frozen veggies I used mix of peas, carrots, green beans and corn
- For Mashed Potatoes
- 6 large potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley for garnish
Pork Shoulder Roast
By BobN
Apply nonstick cooking spray inside a slow cooker, or use a liner
- 2 –3 pound pork shoulder roast
- 1/2 cup cinnamon applesauce
- 1 sweet onion, sliced
- 2 generous splashes teriyaki sauce
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
By BobN
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 2 (8oz.) packs of Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 2 (8oz.) packs of cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons sugar
Cauliflower Breadsticks
By BobN
Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
- 1 head raw cauliflower, riced
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan Cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped basil
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese