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Beer Battered Onion Rings
By ctozzi
In a Dutch oven heat oil to 350 degrees F
- 4 cups canola oil or peanut oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red bell peppers, roasted
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, fresh cracked
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons white wine
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 yellow onions, sweeter the better, Vidalia or Texas sweets
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic, granulated
- 12 ounces beer, medium body
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Baked Apple Creme Brulee
By ctozzi
This crème brûlée is cinnamon-scented and is baked inside an apple
- 4 firm variety of apples, such as mutsu, Granny Smith or Red Gala
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits-Top Secret Version
By ctozzi
The cold butter is the secret
- 2 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 4 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup cold whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 pinch salt
Goat Cheese-Mushroom Chicken Breasts
By ctozzi
Prepare the chicken: Lay the chicken breasts on a piece of plastic wrap; place another piece on top and pound with ...
- For the Chicken:
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (10 ounces each)
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
- 6 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- For the Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
Apple Pecan Cheesecake
By ctozzi
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan
- 1-1/2 cups Honey Maid Graham Crumbs
- 1/4 cup Butter, melted
- 4 pkg. (250 g each) Brick Cream Cheese, softened
- 1-1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 4 Eggs
- 4 cups finely chopped peeled apples (about 3 medium)
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
Jam-Filled Sour Cream Coffee Bread
By ctozzi
1) Combine all of the dough ingredients in a mixing bowl, and mix and knead (by hand, mixer, or bread machine) to m...
- Dough:
- 3 cups King Arthur Mellow Pastry Blend or Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large egg yolk, white reserved
- 1 teaspoon Buttery Sweet Dough Flavor, optional but good
- 1/3 cup lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- Filling:
- 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons soft butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Buttery Sweet Dough Flavor or 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons Instant ClearJel or 3 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white, reserved from dough (above), mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 cup jam mixed with 3 tablespoons Instant ClearJel or 3 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- Topping:
- 1/4 cup coarse white sparkling sugar
Vanilla Gelato Bites with Chocolate and Hazelnuts
By ctozzi
Place a small tray or a plate in the freezer
- 1 pint vanilla gelato or ice cream
- 1 (12-ounce) bag chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts (about 5 ounces)
- Special equipment: bite-sized ice cream scoop and wooden popsticks
Master Sweet Bread
By ctozzi
Master Sweet Dough Published: April 2012 Servings: Makes 1 pound, 10 ounces
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (from one 1/4-ounce envelope)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature, plus 1/2 tablespoon, melted
Berry Shortbread dreams
By ctozzi
Taste of Home Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 180 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 23 mg choleste...
- GLAZE:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 to 3 teaspoons water
Coconut Cupcakes with Lemon Curd
By ctozzi
These cupcakes are a whole lot of fun
- CUPCAKES:
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, plus 1 cup, lightly toasted (see Note) for garnish
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- LEMON CURD:
- 1 large egg
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, strained
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- -MINUTE FROSTING:
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract