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Stuffed turkey breast (with frittata)
By ctozzi
Rolled turkey breast stuffed with frittata (Italian omelet) and spinach
- Stuffing ingredients:
- 1 (1-3/4 to 2-lb) boneless, skinless turkey breast half (butterflied and flattened)
- 3/4 cup (6 fl oz) white wine
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1 small stalk of celery
- fresh parsley
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1-1/2 cups (12 fl oz) water
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- pinch of fine sea salt
- fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lb (8 oz) fresh or frozen spinach
- 2 tbsp (1 oz) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- 4 - 5 (about 1/4-inch thick) slices scamorza cheese (or provolone cheese)
Romeo’s Kisses - Baci di Romeo
By ctozzi
Baci di Romeo are small almond flavored tender cookies are sandwiched together in pairs with a chocolate filling
- Filling:
- 1/2 Pound, or 2 Sticks Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 1/2 Cup Icing Or Confectioner's Sugar
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Almond Extract
- 2 Cups All-purpose Flour
- 2 Ounces Semisweet Or Dark Chocolate
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/3 Cup Toasted Almonds Ground
Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies
By ctozzi
Make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350ºF
- For the cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the coconut topping:
- 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 15 ounces store-bought or homemade soft caramels
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (See Kelly's Notes)
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
By ctozzi
Cupcakes: 1. Preheat oven to 350 and line muffin tins with liners
- Cupcakes:
- 1 box Duncan Hines White Cake Mix
- 1 stick of butter, melted
- 1 c water
- 3 eggs
- 24 whole Oreos
- Filling:
- 13 oz jar Marshmallow Creme
- 1 stick salted butter, softened
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 4 TBSP heavy cream
- 1 1/2 c powdered sugar
- Frosting:
- 4 sticks salted butter
- 1/4 c heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 8 c powdered sugar
- 15 Oreos, crushed VERY FINELY
Mustard-Rosemary Chicken Skewers
By ctozzi
1. In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, vinegar, rosemary, garlic, salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for grilling
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 scallions, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
By ctozzi
This cake has a crumb "topping" that actually ends up on the bottom
- 4 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup(s) sugar
- Coarse salt
- 1.5 stick(s) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for buttering pan
- 1 pound(s) rhubarb, trimmed and cut on a very sharp diagonal about 1/2 inch thick
- 1.75 cup(s) sugar
- 1.5 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- Coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) finely grated orange zest
- 1 tablespoon(s) fresh orange juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup(s) sour cream
Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Cake
By ctozzi
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8- or 9-inch round cake pans
- Chocolate Cake:
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 envelopes (1 oz each) premelted unsweetened baking chocolate
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Banana Cake:
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (1 1/2 medium)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon banana extract
- 1 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Easy Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Garnish:
- Peanuts, if desired
- Chocolate chips, if desired
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce
By ctozzi
Directions Cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- Cake
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for dish
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dish
- 8 ounces Medjool dates, pitted and coarsely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 cup scalding-hot strong brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 3/4 cup lightly packed dark-brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- Sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup lightly packed dark-brown sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Almond Cream Cheese Bars
By ctozzi
Crust: Cut butter into dry ingredients and pat into a 9x13 glass baking dish
- Crust:
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups flour
- Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
Amish Breakfast Puffs
By ctozzi
Whether you are looking for easy breakfast recipes or just love Amish recipes, this simple muffin is sure to please
- Yields 10 puffs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon mace seasoning
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup milk
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon