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Bacon and Leek Quiche (William Sanoma)
By ctozzi
Quiche may well be the most versatile brunch dish
- Single-crust flaky pastry dough
- 4 thick slices Applewood-smoked bacon, coarsely chopped
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 2 small leeks, white and pale green parts, chopped
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Blueberry Crumb Cake
By ctozzi
from Ina Garten. The cake is moist
- For the streusel:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- For the cake:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (3/4 stick)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling
Jalapeno Hushpuppies
By ctozzi
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 quarts peanut oil, for frying
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 (7-ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers, drained or 3/4 cup fresh jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can creamed corn
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Paula Deen's Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce, for dipping, optional
Pumpkin Spice Kiss Cookies | JuJu Good News
By ctozzi
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 package Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
By ctozzi
~For the pastry cream: * Bring the cream to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasional...
- ~For the Pastry Cream:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- pinch of table salt
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold & cut into 2 pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ~For the Cupcakes:
- 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoons table salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened but slightly cool, cut into 12 pieces
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ~For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Reese Cookies
By ctozzi
My husbands favorite cookies
- 1 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup Butter, softened
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 40 Miniature Chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped
Easter Basket cookies
By ctozzi
1 Heat oven to 350° F. Grease or spray 24 miniature muffin cups
- Recipe:
- Here is a recipe and idea for Easter. Love this. Be sure to share with your family and friends. Enjoy!
- roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 bottle (2.25 oz) pink and blue colored sugar
- 1 container (12 oz) fluffy white frosting
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- Food colors
- Assorted jelly beans
- Pipe cleaners
- 1/4-inch pastel ribbon
Fish - Fish & Chips
By ctozzi
To prepare the batter, in a bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt & pepper
- Batter:
- 2 lb Yukon Gold ptatoes, cut into fries (1/4 inch thick)
- Salt & freshly ground pepper
- 2 lb cod filets
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp swalt
- 1/8 tsp ground pepper
- 1 cup beer
- 1 egg separated
- canola oil for frying
Perfect Pie Crust (from Ina Garten)
By ctozzi
I love this pie crust recipe
- 12 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/3 cup very cold vegetable shortening
- 6-8 tablespoons ice water (about 1/2 cup)
Pumpkin Mousse
By ctozzi
Martha Stewart Living November 2011 - pg
- Pate Brisee:
- 1 envelope unflavored powdered gelatin (1 scant tablespoon)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of freshly ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)
- Pastry Leaves, for garnish (optional; see Pate Brisee recipe)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt
- 2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water