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oatmeal cake with crunchy topping
By Crystalk
Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan or a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray
- Cake:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mashed banana
- 1 cup cooked oatmeal
- — Topping:
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
By Crystalk
In a heavy bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat, add the bacon
- • 4 slices bacon
- • 1 onion, chopped
- • 3 cups sliced okra
- • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Carla Hall's Doughnuts
By Crystalk
ingredients 4 1/2 teaspoons (2 envelopes) dry yeast 1 3/4 cups warm milk (105 - 115 degrees) 1/2 cup granulated ...
- 4 1/2 teaspoons (2 envelopes) dry yeast
- 1 3/4 cups warm milk (105 - 115 degrees)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sal
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Quart vegetable oil for frying
- FOR THE GLAZE: 2 cups Confectioners Sugar
- 4 tablespons Water (room temperature)
Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Crystalk
Heat oven to 375ºF. Stir flour with baking soda and salt; set aside
- # 11 1/2 ounce(s) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- # 1 cup(s) butter or margarine, softened
- # 3/4 cup(s) sugar
- # 3/4 cup(s) brown sugar, packed
- # 2 large eggs
- # 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
- # 2 1/4 cup(s) unsifted flour
- # 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
- # 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- # 1 cup(s) walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Chili's Salsa
By Crystalk
In food processor place jalapenos and onions
- 1 Can Tomatoes and Green Chills (14.5 oz can)
- 1 Can Whole Peeled Tomatoes (14.5 oz can, plus the juice)
- 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Jalapenos (canned, diced, not pickled)
- 1/4 C. Yellow Onion (diced)
- 1/2 - 3/4 tsp. Garlic Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Cumin
- 1/4 tsp. Sugar
Fee, Fie, Faux Fried Chicken
By Crystalk
Spray a large roasting pan with non-stick spray and set aside
- 2/3 c. flour
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp each dried thyme, paprika and salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder and black pepper
- 1 ½ c. crushed cornflake cereal
- 2 tsbp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 3 lbs skinless chicken (about 12 pieces)
Carla Hall's Pumpkin Beignet with Caramel Dipping Sauce
By Crystalk
ingredients ½ cup pumpkin or butternut squash, finely shredded ½ cup tart apple, finely diced 2 teaspoons brow...
- 1/2 cup pumpkin or butternut squash (finely shredded)
- 1/2 cup tart apple (finely diced)2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon or lime zest
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 ounces butter (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Tony's Smoked Beef Brisket
By Crystalk
In a bowl combine all the dry ingredients and blend well
- • 1 1/2 cups paprika
- • 3/4 cup sugar
- • 3 tablespoons onion powder
- • 3 tablespoons garlic salt
- • 1 tablespoons celery salt
- • 1 tablespoons black pepper
- • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- • 1 teaspoon cayenne
- • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- • 1 trimmed brisket, about 5 to 6 pounds
Mama T's Baked Ziti with Eggplant
By Crystalk
ingredients 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil instructions For the Eggplant: Preheat the oil to 350F
- For the Eggplant:
- ingredients
- 1 Eggplant
- 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
- For the Marinara Sauce:
- 1 Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
- 2 28-oz can San Marzano Whole Tomatoes (crushed)
- Fresh Basil
- For Assembly:
- 1 pound Ziti
- 1 pound Mozzarella (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
- Pecorino Romano