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Breakfast Poppers with Grits & Bacon
By davidv
No bowl required! Thanks to this recipe, you can enjoy your grits (and bacon!) in the form of crispy, delicious, bi...
- 8 slices thick-cut raw bacon, chopped
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 Tbsp bacon fat
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup instant grits
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2/3 cup green onion, chopped
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, well beaten
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
S’more Dirt Cake
By davidv
During the hot months we try to avoid using the stove, and I'm always looking for simple dessert recipes to have ar...
- 1 (14.4-oz) box chocolate graham crackers, broken into pieces
- 3-2/3 cups whole milk
- 2 (3.5-oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 (7.5-oz) jars marshmallow crème
- 1 (11.5-oz) bag milk chocolate chips
- 1 (10.5-oz) bag mini marshmallows, divided
Vanilla Cupcakes with Whipped Strawberry Frosting
By davidv
Vanilla cupcakes with a fresh strawberry frosting are a perfect way to welcome the spring season
- CUPCAKES:
- 3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon seedless strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
By davidv
Believe it or not, creamy, decadent mashed cauliflower tastes just like mashed potatoes
- 2 medium heads cauliflower, cleaned and cut into small pieces
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnishing)
Pink Stuff with Macadamia Nuts & Lemon Zest
By davidv
To be prepared in K2706 — Temp-tations® Old World 6-piece Round Oven-to-Table Set (2
- Ingredients:
- 21-oz. can cherry pie filling
- 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 20-oz. can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1-1/2 cups macadamia nuts, chopped
- 12-oz. container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Mint leaves to garnish
Tomatillo Guacamole
By davidv
Fresh guacamole is a classic go-to party food, and a true crowd-pleaser
- 4 large tomatillos, peeled and halved
- 3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and quartered
- 1-1/3 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, stems removed
- 4 jalapeños, seeded and halved
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1-1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Italian Muffuletta Sandwich
By davidv
"Need to feed a crowd? You can feed 12-14 people with this single sandwich
- Olive Spread:
- 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cocktail onions
- 1/2 cup Pepperoncini
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup pickled cauliflower, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced carrots
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Sandwich:
- 1 large round Italian loaf
- 3 oz ham, thinly sliced
- 3 oz Genoa salami, thinly sliced
- 3 oz Provolone, thinly sliced
- 3 oz capicola, thinly sliced
- 3 oz mortadella, thinly sliced
- 3 oz Mozzarella, thinly sliced
Chocolate-Dusted Fries
By davidv
“Have you ever dipped a French fry into your milkshake? These two diner classic are the inspiration for these abs...
- 1 lb shoestring-style French fries
- 1 Tbsp instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 Tbsp dark chocolate, finely grated
- 1/8 tsp instant coffee, crushed between fingers
- pinch of cayenne pepper
Savory Smoked Bacon, Corn, and Gruyére Pie
By davidv
To be prepared in K32620 — Green Apple 2-piece 8'' x 8'' Square Bakers
- Ingredients:
- 2 store-bought pie crusts
- 6 oz. smoked bacon, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion
- 2 Tbsp. chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1-1/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed and patted dry
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup coarsely grated Gruyére cheese
Turkey Shepherd's Pie
By davidv
To be broiled in K30144 Technique enameled cast iron 5-qt
- 3 lbs. ground turkey
- 1-1/2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 whole green pepper, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 3/4 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 6 cups water
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1 tsp. paprika