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Honey Vanilla Pound Cake - Barefoot Contessa
By Gams
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Spoon Fudge
By Gams
Directions Watch how to make this recipe
- Cooking spray, for the baking pan
- 1 1/2 cups corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Homemade Vanilla Extract, recipe follows, or store-bought vanilla extract
- Special equipment: a candy thermometer
- 3 vanilla beans
- 8 to 12 ounces bourbon or vodka
Lola Granola Bars
By Gams
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups oats
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup whole raw almonds, skin on
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup flax seed meal
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Lemon Squares
By Gams
Directions For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- crust:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons)
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Creamed Spinach
By Gams
Coat a large, straight-sided saute pan with olive oil and heat over medium heat
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 pounds washed baby spinach
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- Kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano
Korean Grilled Chicken - Bobby Flay
By Gams
Whisk together the soy, vinegar, honey, chili paste, ginger and garlic in a bowl and divide the mixture in half
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 heaping tablespoon Korean chili paste (recommended: Kochi Chang)
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 (3-pound) chicken, butterflied, cut into parts
- 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings - The Neelys
By Gams
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3 pounds chicken wings, separated at the joint
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 3 green onions, sliced
Deep-Dish Pecan Pie
By Gams
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 store-bought refrigerated pie crust
- 4 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup honey
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 whole large eggs plus 3 yolks
- 1 cup stout beer or other dark beer
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Caramel Sauce, recipe follows
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Small Pasta with Salami - Nigella Lawson
By Gams
Bring some water for the pasta to a boil over medium heat and salt it generously
- Salt
- 2 2/3 cups (11 ounces) ditalini or mezzi tubetti pasta
- 3 ounces (about 15 slices) Milano salami, scissored into strips
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, plus 1/2 can water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 bouquet garni (mixed herb sachet or bag), optional
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Rainy Day Chicken and Rice Soup
By Gams
Directions In a large stockpot combine the parsley, pepper, onion, chicken, bouillon cubes and 10 cups water
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 5 chicken bouillon cubes
- 6 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 ounces fettuccine noodles
- 3/4 cups instant rice, uncooked
- One 12-ounce brick processed cheese, cubed (about 3 cups), such as Velveeta