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Creamy Corn Chowder With Pancetta and Chives
By kdet
Blending heavy cream with whole milk produces a broth that's luxurious but still lighter than traditional cream-o...
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 2 ounces finely chopped pancetta
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 ears of corn, shucked, kernels cut off cobs with a sharp knife
- 1 Parmesan rind (optional)
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cubed rustic bread
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
Pizza-ria Chex Mix®
By kdet
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together
- 1 bag (8.75 oz) Chex Mix® Traditional snack mix
- 1 cup mini pepperoni
- 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
THE BEST TEXAS CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE
By kdet
This recipe makes the Best Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake you've ever had! Rich, chocolatey, with a classic frosting, t...
- FROSTING:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 heaping tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, or substitute 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice mixed with 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 3/4 sticks butter
- 4 heaping tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 to 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped (optional)
Cornbread Muffins
By kdet
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled off
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled
Moscato Peach Tart
By kdet
Directions: Combine flour and salt in a food processor
- Tart Crust:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
- 3 tablespoons ice water (or more if need it)
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream, chilled
- 1 egg + 1 teaspoon of water
- Pastry Cream:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 vanilla bean
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 4 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- Moscato Peaches:
- 1 can (15oz) peaches in syrup, drained
- 2 cups of Gallo Moscato
- 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Red Velvet Brownie
By kdet
Preheat Oven to 350 and grease a 13x9 pan(I actually used a larger lasagna pan)
- Box(or less) of Red Velvet Cake and ingredients needed to make it(or your own recipe)
- Box of Brownie Mix and ingredients needed to make it(or your own recipe)
- 1 8oz block of cream cheese, softened
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 tablespoon milk(optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Bacon Wrapped Smokies
By kdet
- 1 pound sliced bacon, cut into thirds
- 1 (14 ounce) package beef cocktail wieners
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste
Symphony Brownies
By kdet
Spray an 8x8 baking dish lightly with cooking spray
- 1-9 x13 size Box Brownie Mix, prepared according to package directions
- 2- 8 ounce Symphony Bars (can use other milk chocolate bar)
Cornstarch Pudding
By kdet
Mix together milk and sugar and heat in double boiler
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla
Frosted Banana Bars
By kdet
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Dash salt
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract