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Pumpkin Custard Pie
By ctozzi
Preheat the oven to 350° F
- Grape nut pie shell:
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups cooked pumpkin
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup Grape Nuts® cereal
- 1/4 cup apple juice
Paleasagna
By ctozzi
In a large skillet or sauce pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the diced onions
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 pound of extra lean turkey, or ground sirloin
- 1 15oz can diced tomatoes, low sodium
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp Italian spice blend
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 pound of zucchini and/or yellow squash, cut into medallion rounds
- 1/2 cup raw goat cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 head broccoli, roughly chopped
- 1 egg
Roasted Carrots
By ctozzi
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled, halved crosswise, and cut lengthwise if necessary to create even pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Table salt and ground black pepper
Paper Bag Apple Pie
By ctozzi
The bakers at The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, have been featured on none other than Bobby Flay’s Thro...
- Crust
- 1 1/4 cups King Arthur Perfect Pastry Blend or King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- heaping 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
- Filling
- 3 1/2 to 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced; enough to make 8 cups sliced apples
- cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- teaspoon salt
- teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons boiled cider, optional but tasty
- 3 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or cup Pie Filling Enhancer
- Streusel topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) cold butter, cut into pats
Chocolate-Hazelnut Tart
By ctozzi
Make the crust: Toast the hazelnuts in a skillet over medium heat until golden, about 8 minutes
- For the Crust:
- 1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 / 4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Filling:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Coffee Macaroons With Nutella Ganache
By ctozzi
In a food processor, blend the almonds, coffee and icing sugar until very finely ground
- For The Shells:
- 90 Grams Egg Whites (About 3) At Room Temperature And Aged For 3 Days
- 30 Grams Sugar
- 200 Grams Powdered Sugar
- 110 Grams Finely Ground Almonds
- 2 Teaspoons Instant Coffee (Additional for Topping If Desired)
- For The Nutella Ganache:
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 3/4 Cup Dark Chocolate
- 3 Tablespoons Nutella
Classic Beignets
By ctozzi
This recipe makes the traditional beignet, a signature yeast-raised breakfast treat native to New Orleans
- Dough
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) lukewarm water
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) lukewarm milk
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon Buttery Sweet Dough Flavor, optional
- 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups (17 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
Michael Smith's Deep Fried Turkey
By ctozzi
Ease of Preparation: Easy A recipe is merely words on paper; a guideline, a starting point from which to improvi...
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons gumbo file
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 12 pounds turkey, washed and dried thoroughly
- 14 litres peanut oil
Creamy Chicken Stroganoff
By ctozzi
Pound chicken to 1/4inch thickness
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (4oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 1/2 c low-fat sour cream
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 bunch (about 6-8) green onions, sliced
MULTI-COLOR BALL CAKE
By ctozzi
The kids love these for parties, and I know one "BIG KID" who REALLY does
- Cake mixes of your preference
- Food coloring
- Ball cake pan (you can use other shapes as well)
- I have used mini-cupcake pans and mini-seashell pans
- Icing is your choice