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Our Daily Bread
By kdet
Scald the milk and let it cool to room temperature Proof the yeast in a teaspoon of sugar and 1/2 cup warm water A...
- 2 packages of instant yeast or 2 cakes of yeast
- 1 cup milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup butter
- 6 cups flour
- Additional melted butter for the baked top
Chocolate Cream Pie
By kdet
Mix sugar, salt, and cornstarch add to scalded milk and add melted chocolate
- 1 9 inch baked pie shell
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups milk, scalded
- 3 eggs separated
- 2 squares (1 ounce each) good quality chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Balls
By kdet
In a double boiler over low heat melt chocolate and set aside
- 18 ounces creamy peanut butter (1 jar)
- 2 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Birthday Cake Comfort Frosting
By kdet
FOR DUCHESS SPICE CAKE IF COOKED WHITE FROSTING WILL NOT SET: ADD SIFTED CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR, A LITTLE AT A TIME, ...
- Ingredients
- 2 1/2 CUPS SUGAR
- 1 CUP WATER
- 1/4 CUP LIGHT CORN SYRUP
- 2 EGGS WHITE (1/3 CUP)
- 1 1/2 TEASPOONS VANILLA
Crazy Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes
By kdet
Place hashbrowns in large bowl, stir in all remaining ingredients (except for part of cheddar cheese) and mix toget...
- 2 pounds bag frozen hash browns
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 10 ounces shredded cheddar
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 stick or 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
By kdet
Preheat oven to 180C/350F (fan forced / convection) / 200C/390F (normal oven) Lay the bacon next to each other on a...
- 8 to 10 slices of streaky bacon, long enough to wrap around the pork 1 1/2 times.
- 1 lb / 500g pork tenderloin, at room temperature
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup - I prefer honey because it is thicker which creates a better glaze
Chicken Thighs Braised in Garlic and White Wine
By kdet
Directions In a small bowl, combine the oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- kosher salt and pepper
- 8 small chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 small yellow onions, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 jarred hot cherry peppers, seeded and roughly chopped, plus 3 tablespoons of the brine
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Grilled Bacon-Tomato Sandwiches
By kdet
Top two slices of bread with a slice of cheese; layer with tomato, bacon, basil and remaining cheese
- 4 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
- 4 slices provolone cheese (1 ounce each)
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 bacon strips, cooked and halved
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
Candied Baby Carrots
By kdet
Place carrots in pot and add enough water to cover them
- 2 pounds baby carrots
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup honey (depending on how sweet you like them)
TOMATO BISQUE WITH TORTELLINI
By kdet
Cook the tortellini according to package directions
- 2 T butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 ounces fresh basil, chopped
- 2 T Italian parsley, chopped
- 2 C heavy cream
- 1/2 C chicken stock
- 1/4 C flour
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb tortellini, any flavor (I used both cheese and sausage filled)
- Chili flakes, to taste
- Salt & pepper, to taste