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Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks
By ctozzi
1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F
- * Canola oil cooking spray
- * 1/2 cup(s) whole-wheat flour
- * 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- * 2 tablespoon(s) cornmeal
- * 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- * 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
- * 1 1/2 pound(s) zucchini, (about 3 medium), cut into 1/2-by-3-inch sticks
- * 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
Classic Croissants and Dough
By ctozzi
A buttery handmade croissant, warm from the oven, is truly something special
- Détrempe:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons 1 package instant dry yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- Beurrage:
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 egg, whisked with 2 Tbsp of water, for brushing
Dessert-No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
By ctozzi
For crust: Preheat oven to 350°F
- Crust:
- 9 whole graham crackers
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Filling:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin (measured from 2 envelopes)
- 12 ounces Philadelphia-brand cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- Topping:
- 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 1/2-pint baskets blueberries
- 2/3 cup blueberry jam
Bird's Nest Cookies
By ctozzi
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1.25 cup(s) sweetened flaked coconut
- 2 cup(s) flour
- .5 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- .5 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1 cup(s) unsalted butter, softened
- .5 cup(s) sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- .5 teaspoon(s) coconut extract (optional)
- 60 candy-coated milk-chocolate eggs
Homemade Twix Bars
By ctozzi
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 oz (1 cup) flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (4 tbsp)
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- sea salt for sprinkling, if desired
Special Buttercream Frosting
By ctozzi
Cream shortening until fluffy
- 2 cups shortening
- 8 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract
- 6 fluid ounces heavy cream
Cannoli Filling Recipe with Mascarpone
By ctozzi
* Mix filling ingredients together
- FILLING:
- 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (drained overnight w/ cheesecloth & squeezed dry)
- 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla or Grand Marnier
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake
By ctozzi
Make the cheesecake layer first so it has time to chill while the cake and frosting are being prepared
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red Velvet Cake Layer:
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons natural, unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (two 1-ounce bottles) red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 2 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Goat-Cheese Appetizer
By ctozzi
Bring goat cheese to room temperature
- 11 ounces fresh goat cheese
- 4 ounces coarsely chopped pisatchio nuts
- 48 washed and dried baby spinach leaves
Blueberry Streusel Coffeecake
By ctozzi
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar - (packed)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- BATTER:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh blueberries