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Big Papa's Banana Pudding
By oakleyj
Browned meringue topping gives this classic banana pudding recipe from Tyler Florence's father a special touch
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 3/4 3/4
- cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 1/2
- cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 1/4
- teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 1/4
- cup powdered (confectioner's) sugar
- 1/2 1/2
- 12 ounce box vanilla wafer (about 44)
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Cookie Paint
By oakleyj
Mix corn syrup with a drop of color in a small bowl
- 1 Tbsp light corn syrup
- food color
Strawberry Bruschetta
By oakleyj
Combine the strawberries and sugar in a small bowl; toss to combine
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 French baguette, sliced on a bias
- 4 oz. goat cheese
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup minced basil leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
Almond Bark
By oakleyj
In a pie plate microwave the butter and almonds for a couple of minutes to stirring half way through Almost melt th
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 cup of almonds
- 2 bags of white chocolate chips
Crustless Quiche
By oakleyj
Saute 1 ½ to 2 cups mixed vegetables and/or meat: Your choice based on taste - peppers, garlic, mushrooms, spin...
- 1 ½ to 2 cups mixed vegetables and/or meat
- shredded cheese: cheddar, swiss
- 4 eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk or cream
Peanut Butter Balls
By oakleyj
These pretty candies don't require any oven time and can be made up to two weeks ahead
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 8 ounces chocolate-flavored candy coating
Saucy BBQ Chicken
By oakleyj
1. Preheat broiler. Broil chicken on unheated rack of broiler pan, 4 to 5 inches from heat, for 10 minutes
- 8 small chicken drumsticks
- 1 large onion, cut in 6 slices
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 1/4
- cup molasses
- 3 - 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
- Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Seared Scallops with Apple Cider-Balsamic Glaze
By oakleyj
Place sea scallops on paper towels and blot dry
- 10 jumbo sea scallops
- 3 slices bacon
- 10 ounces baby spinach
- 4 ounces mushrooms (I used a mix of cremini, oyster, and shitake)
- butter
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (or pepper blend)
- ~3/4 cup unfiltered apple cider
- ~2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ~1 tablespoon honey
Honey Balsamic Dressing
By oakleyj
Measure out all ingredients into a Mason jar or empty yogurt container
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 4 1/2 tsp Honey
- 5 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 5 1/2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar (dark or white)
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper
- 2 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Canola Oil
Rhubarb Sour Cream Crunch Pie
By oakleyj
I came accross this recipe yesterday and had'nt made it in ages
- 1 pastry for single-crust pie
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups coarsely sliced rhubarb (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup rolled oat
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon grated lemons or 1 teaspoon orange rind (optional)
- 1 teaspoon orange rind (optional)