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Peanut Butter Blondies with White Chocolate and Pecans
By ctozzi
Source: At Home with Magnolia: Classic American Recipes from the Owner of Magnoila Bakery by Allysa Torey 2006
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips*
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate
White Bean and Roasted Garlic Hummus
By ctozzi
1. Place beans and garlic in a food processor; pulse 5 times or until chopped
- 2 whole garlic heads
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans (or other white beans), rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vanilla Cream Filling
By ctozzi
Directions In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and shortening until w...
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Lemon-Mascarpone Crepe Cake
By ctozzi
The crepes can be refrigerated, wrapped in plastic wrap, up to two days; or frozen, wrapped in paper towles (to abs...
- Crepes 1 3/4 cups whole milk 4 large eggs 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus about 3 tablespoons for cooking crepes 1 cup all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons finely ground cornmeal 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus about 3 tablespoons for cooking crepes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons finely ground cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Lemon Curd 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg, plus 3 large egg yolks 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5 lemons)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, plus 3 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5 lemons)
- Assembly 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided 6 tablespoons sugar, divided 5 ounces mascarpone cheese 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Crushed amaretti cookies, for garnish (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 5 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Crushed amaretti cookies, for garnish (optional)
Pecan Tassies
By ctozzi
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- Dough:
- 1 cups margarine or butter
- 1 package cream cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Filling:
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
bloomin onion
By ctozzi
1. cut 3/4 inch off of top of onion and peel
- batter:
- 4 vadila or texas sweet onion
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups beer
- Seasoned flour:
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons paprkia
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Creamy chili sauce
- 2 cups mayo
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
By ctozzi
Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water
- 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup low-fat evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (see Tip)
- 4 teaspoons dried egg whites (see Note), reconstituted according to package directions, or 2 large pasteurized egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Marshmallow Frosting
By ctozzi
In a double boiler, heat egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and salt on a simmer
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Lemon Curd
By ctozzi
Add enough water to a medium saucepan to come about 1-inch up the side
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1 stick butter, cut into pats and chilled
Almost Tortuga Rum Cake
By ctozzi
Note from original poster on www
- Basic Cake Mix:
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into bits
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- For The Cake:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup vanilla rum (Hawaiian-style rum)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Rum Soaking Glaze:
- 1/2 cup butter (do not substitute)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vanilla rum (Hawaiian-style rum)