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Spinach and Bacon Quiche
By Gams
Spinach and Bacon Quiche
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach, packed
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust, fitted to a 9-inch glass pie plate
Sweet Potato Empanadas - Melissa d'Arabian
By Gams
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sweet potatoes, mashed or pureed
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar*
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- 1 tube refrigerated ready-made crescent rolls (uncooked dough)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- *Cook's Note: Omit the brown sugar if the sweet potato leftovers are already sweetened.
Sweet Strawberry Tartlets - Marcela Valladolid
By Gams
Mix the strawberries and 3 tablespoons of the sugar in a small bowl
- 1 1/2 cups hulled quartered strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar, plus 3 tablespoons
- 5 ounces Maria crackers* (about 1 pack or 32 crackers), or graham crackers
- 1/4 cup, packed minced piloncillo** (about 2 ounces), or packed brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 (8-ounce) bars cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 envelope whipping powdered topping (about 1/4 cup powder)
- 6 individual tart tins with removable bottoms or 1 (9-inch) tin
- Nonstick cooking spray
Maple Pecan Rice Pudding - Ina Garten
By Gams
In a small bowl, combine the raisins and bourbon
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 3 tablespoons bourbon, such as Makers Mark
- 3/4 cup white basmati rice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 cups half-and-half, divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus extra for serving (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural maple flavoring
- 3/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
Mini Espresso Cakes with Peanut Butter Frosting - Sunny Anderson
By Gams
Special equipment: Stand mixer and 4 (3/8-pound) mini loaf pans Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for pans
- 1/2 heaping teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup instant espresso powder
- 2 sticks butter, softened, plus extra for pans
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs, plus 2 yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Fresh Bean and Tomato Salad with Creamy Caesar Vinaigrette
By Gams
Directions For the vinaigrette: In a skillet over medium-low heat, toast the pine nuts, stirring occasionally, unt...
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, plus for garnish
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 anchovy fillets
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound green beans, chopped
- 4 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 bunch basil, leaves torn
Fried Chicken in a Basket - Alex Guarnaschelli
By Gams
Directions Make the marinade by combining the buttermilk, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt and freshly ground black...
- Marinade:
- Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 gallon canola oil, for deep-frying
- Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces, or 4 legs and 4 thighs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Coating:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Deviled Eggs with Crab - Giada De Laurentiis
By Gams
In a medium mixing bowl combine the crabmeat, celery, mascarpone cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lem...
- 4 ounces lump crabmeat
- 1/2 stick celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled, halved, and yolks removed
Chocolate Fudge Chip Cookies
By Gams
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder, such as Hershey's Special Dark
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 6 ounces white chocolate chips
Corn Off the Cob
By Gams
Directions Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock, plus more if needed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar