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German Brotchen Rolls
By Thom7747
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
- 1 egg white (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons cold milk
Minestrone Soup
By Thom7747
This soup is guaranteed to warm your bones and give you energy for snow shoveling, ice scraping, or just plain enjo...
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 medium head of cabbage, coarsely sliced
- 16 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped
- 8 cups water
- 1/3 cup long-grain rice, or orzo
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 beef bouillon cubes
- 2 large zucchini, cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 (16-ounce canned) red kidney beans, drained
- 10 ounces package frozen chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pot-Roast with Dilled Sour Cream Gravy
By Thom7747
The term pot roast can be used to describe either the cut of beef or the cooking method
- Roast:
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 pounds chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- 32 ounces Chicken Broth
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon dill weed
- Vegetables:
- 2 onions, quartered
- 8 potato, pared
- 2 turnips, or 1 small rutabaga; cut into 1 or 2-inch pieces
- 5 carrot, quartered
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dilled Sour Cream Gravy:
- 2 cups pan drippings
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
Cranberry Pie
By Thom7747
This might be the ultimate cranberry pie recipe of all time
- FILLING AND ASSEMBLY:
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 12 tablespoons 1 1/2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup chilled vegetable shortening, cut into pieces
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries, chopped
- 8 ounces fresh blueberries
- 8 ounces fresh raspberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- 2 tablespoons raw sugar or granulated sugar
Slow Roasted Spiced Pork
By Thom7747
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- 1 bone-In Pork Butt (layer of fat on top, 7- to 9-pounds)
- 6 Garlic Cloves
- 1 large Yellow Onion (chopped)
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper (ribs removed, seeded, & chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Oregano Leaves (chopped)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Ground Cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Chipotle Chile Powder
- Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 bottle Dry White Wine (750 ml)
- Lime Wedges (for serving)
The Most Amazing Oven Roasted Corn
By Thom7747
Preheat oven to 400! Add a pat of butter to the tops and roast on a small jellyroll pan (lined with nonstick foil)
- Ingredients:
- corn on the cob
- salt/pepper
- butter
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
By Thom7747
Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 2"
- russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2" pieces
- Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 2" pieces
- Kosher salt
- heavy cream
- whole milk
- (1 stick) unsalted butter; plus more for serving (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- sour cream
- A potato ricer
Coconut Soufflé
By Thom7747
Recipe from Fran Gage, Sweet Quartet
- Soft butter and granulated sugar for the soufflé dish
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 large egg white, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup coconut milk, 6 ounces, stir before measuring
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided in 2 portions
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup flaked, sweetened coconut
- 1 tablespoon dark rum
Flaky Pie Crust
By Thom7747
Mix dry ingredients together
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold butter
- 1 egg yolk, save whites to brush on top
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cold evaporated milk
Southwestern Corn Dip
By Thom7747
Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate for several hours
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes (diced tomatoes and green chiles), drained
- 2 (11oz) cans Southwestern Style Corn (or MexiCorn), drained
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 2 green onions, sliced