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Ricotta-Filled Meatballs
By ctozzi
1.Make the meatballs: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- FOR THE MEATBALLS:
- 3 cups cubed crusty white Italian bread, crusts removed
- 1 pound ground veal
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Pinch of oregano
- Coarse salt
- 2 cups Basic Tomato Sauce
- FOR THE STUFFING:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- TO SERVE:
- 1 cup Basic Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Cannoli Shells and Ricotta Cream Filling
By ctozzi
Giovanna, our good friend, makes wonderful cannoli shells and ricotta cream-love friends like her! Her family own...
- 64 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese , drained
- 16 ounces powdered sugar , sifted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 -3 drops cinnamon oil
- 8 ounces bar milk chocolate candy bars with almonds (at room temperature)
- 2 eggs , at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 11 tablespoons ice water
- 3 cups flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons Crisco shortening
- 1 egg white , beaten
- 3 -4 quarts peanut oil
Gorillas In The Mist from Planet Hollywood - Disney
By ctozzi
Ice cream drink with rum, Irish Cream, Kahlua, bananas and ice cream
- 3/4 oz. Bailey's Irish Cream
- 3/4 oz.Kahlua
- 3/4 oz. Banana Liqueur
- 1 1/2 oz. Ice Cream
- 1/2 Banana
- Whipped Cream
- Dried Banana Chips
- Chocolate Syrup
Taco Bake
By ctozzi
Brown and crumble ground beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- water as called for on back of seasoning packet
- 3 large flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 1/2 cup Salsa Con Queso
- 1 1/2-2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Pumpkin Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting
By ctozzi
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vanilla bean and seeds
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 pound cream cheese, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Chocolate Blackout Cake
By ctozzi
Preheat the oven to 375°
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (See Note)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened natural cocoa powder (See Note)
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Irish Creme
By ctozzi
Blend all together, keeps for 2-4 weeks in the refrigerator
- 1 cup brandy (whatever your favorite brand is)
- 3 eggs
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- 1 pint half/half
- 2 TBS chocolate syrup (I use Hershey's)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
Almond, Cheese, and Pain Au Chocolat Croissants
By ctozzi
Each recipe makes 6 croissants/pastries, totalling 18 individual treats if all three recipes are made
- Almond Croissants:
- 2 tablespoons ground almonds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 dash almond extract
- 8 ounces croissant dough from 'Classic Croissants and Dough' recipe
- 1 egg, whisked with 2 Tbsp water, for brushing
- sliced almonds, for sprinkling
- icing sugar, for dusting
- Cheese Croissants:
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated cheddar cheese, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces croissant dough from the 'Classic Croissants and Dough' recipe
- Pain Au Chocolat:
- 8 ounces croissant dough from the 'Classic Croissants and Dough' recipe
- 1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped OR chocolate chips
- 1 egg, whisked with 2 Tbsp of water, for brushing
- Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
Snickerdoodle Bread
By ctozzi
Cream butter, sugar, salt and cinnamon until fluffy
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 pkg. Hershey's cinnamon chips
- 3 TB sugar
- 3 tsp. cinnamon
Bobby Flay's Rib Rub
By ctozzi
I got this recipe from one of Bobby Flay's shows and my family enjoys it
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon granulated onion
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon white pepper