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Oatmeal Pie
By davidv
"This chewy, wholesome Oatmeal Pie makes a delicious Thanksgiving day breakfast or dessert
- 1 9" ready-to-bake deep-dish pie shell
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1-1/3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 3 Tbsp melted butter
- 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Red Velvet Cake Pops
By davidv
For a long time, I assumed cake pops were too complicated for the likes of this home cook, but I was wrong
- Special Tools:
- 1 (16.5-oz) box red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup vanilla icing
- 24 lollipop sticks
- 4-3/4 cups vanilla candy wafers
- 2 cups white chocolate, chopped
- Small, star-shaped cookie cutter, about 1-1/2” in diameter
- Sprinkles, to decorate
- Large Styrofoam block
Tex Mex Savory Waffle
By davidv
To be prepared in K19975 — Technique® Round Nonstick Waffle Maker
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. mild chili powder
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1-2/3 cups milk
- 1-1/3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped green chilies
- 1/2 tsp. bacon salt
Marinara Sauce
By davidv
This basic marinara recipe is perfect for freezing in batches for future meals
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 (28-oz) can tomato puree
- 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 3 (28-oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp dried basil
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Gingerbread Waffles & Eggnog Ice Cream
By davidv
"A lot of people--namely, me--can't wait for the holiday season; start early and fill your kitchen with this heaven...
- Ice Cream:
- 8 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1-1/2 tsp rum extract
- Waffles:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1-1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg white
- 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp milk
David Venable's Sweet & Sour Chicken
By davidv
No need for a takeout menu
- 1 lb frozen breaded popcorn chicken
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, sliced thin on the bias
- 1 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup juice from canned pineapple
- 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp cooking sherry
- 1/2 cup dry roasted cashews, chopped
- 2 cups long grain rice, cooked
Cherry Sunshine Cupcakes
By davidv
Makes 20 Cupcakes This recipe was inspired by a famous Southern cola
- Cupcakes:
- 1 (16.25-oz) box super-moist white cake mix
- 1 (12-oz) can lemon-lime soda
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Frosting:
- 1-1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cherry jam or preserves
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cherries, pitted
Steak Tacos with Chipotle Slaw & Avocado Salsa (David Venable)
By davidv
Perfect for your next fiesta! These steak tacos are a delicious alternative to traditional ground beef or chicken t...
- Steak:
- 1 2 lb–2-1/2 lb flank steak
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and quartered
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Chipotle Slaw:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 2 tsp chipotle pepper in adobo (or more, to taste), chopped
- 1/2 Tbsp white vinegar
- 6 cups shredded cabbage
- Avocado Salsa:
- 3 avocados, diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, minced
- Juice of 4 limes
- 1/2 of a large jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/3 fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- You will also need:
- 1 (10-12) package of 8-inch soft taco shells
French Onion Soup Meat Loaf with Mashed Potato Topping
By davidv
To be prepared in K28553 — Lift & Slice Aluminum Nonstick Loaf Pan
- Topping Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 package dry onion soup mix
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices of bread, crumbled
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
Spice Cake with Rum-Flavored Whipped Cream
By davidv
This traditional pound cake has all the flavors and spices of the holiday season
- Cake:
- 1-1/3 cups cake flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground all-spice
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-1/4 cups buttermilk
- Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp rum extract