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Corn Dog Muffins
By Gams
Directions Special equipment: three 12-cup mini muffin tins Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F; place three 12-cup...
- 1/2 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 heaping teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- Eight 6-inch all-beef hot dogs, ends trimmed, cut into fifths
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
Brooke's Homemade Meatloaf - Brooke Deen
By Gams
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 slice white bread, torn into pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Strawberry, Mint and Thyme Shortcake - Whipped Cream:
By Gams
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Biscuits:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting
- 1/4 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream, plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
- 1 orange, zested
- Berries and Cream:
- 6 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced, or a mix of fresh berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 sprig fresh mint, leaves picked and thinly sliced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
- Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups chilled heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 6 tablespoons sugar
Pawhuska Cheese Steaks
By Gams
Directions Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 pounds thinly shaved good-quality deli roast beef
- Few dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 yellow onion, sliced thick
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thick
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thick
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thick
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- One 15-ounce jar processed cheese sauce or spread, such as Cheez Whiz
- 6 deli rolls, halved
- Serving suggestions: spicy mustard, horseradish or hot sauce, optional
Candied Bacon
By Gams
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 12 slices bacon, about 1/4-inch thick
- Finely ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- Equipment: 2 baking sheets, preferably the same size
Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake - Paula Dean
By Gams
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 18.25-ounce package chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus butter for the pan
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 to 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, to taste
- 1 16-ounce box confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped unsalted nuts
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Quesadillas with Shrimp and Peppers
By Gams
Directions On a large plate, pour the red sauce over the shrimp and set aside
- 1 cup Mexican red sauce
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks
- Butter, for cooking tortillas
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 cups grated cheese ( Monterey Jack is best)
- Sour cream, for serving
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Brian's Fudgy Gooey Brownies - Brian Boitano
By Gams
For Brownies: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 1 tablespoon flake sea salt, for sprinkling
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Limoncello Cheesecake Squares
By Gams
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 8 ounces purchased biscotti
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 1 (12-ounce) container fresh whole milk ricotta, drained, at room temperature
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar1/2 cup limoncello liqueur*, store bought or homemade, recipe follows
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 10 lemons
- 1 (750-ml) bottle vodka
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
Applesauce
By Gams
Directions Throw the apples, apple juice and lemon juice into a pan and bring it to the boil over medium-high heat
- 6 pounds mixed apple varieties (Gala, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious), peeled, cored and cut into eighths
- 1 cup apple juice or water
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon