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Triple Delicious Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
By lorik
Combine sugar, cocoa, salt and 1/2 cup milk in medium bowl
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups milk, divided
- 3/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 square (1 ounce) bittersweet chocolate
- 1 square (1 ounce) white chocolate
- 3/4 cup whipped topping
- 6 tsp mini chocolate chips or shaved bittersweet chocolate
Wonton Soup
By lorik
In a 4-quart saucepan, bring the chicken broth, 2 Tbs
- 2 quarts lower-salt chicken broth
- 3 Tbs. soy sauce
- 1 3-inch piece fresh ginger, 1 inch finely grated (1 tsp.) and 2 inches thinly sliced
- 1/4 lb. lean ground pork
- 2 large scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced (green and white parts kept separate)
- 1/2 Tbs. Shaoxing (Chinese rice wine) or dry sherry
- 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp. Asian sesame oil; more as needed
- 20 square wonton wrappers
- 2 romaine lettuce heart leaves, halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced crosswise*
- Can use thinly sliced scallions in place of romaine
How to Make One Vanilla Cupcake
By lorik
Heat the oven and prep the baking vessel: Arrange a rack in the middle of a regular or toaster oven and heat to 350...
- For the cupcake:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons self-rising flour
- 1 tablespoon whole milk or almond milk
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional, but seriously? Add them!)
- Equipment:
- Toaster oven (optional, but recommended)
- Oven-safe ramekin
- 2 paper cupcake liners
- Small mixing bowl
- Small whisk
- Small spatula
- Wooden spoon
Not Exactly Grandma's Migas
By lorik
Heat the fat or oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat
- Variation from 177 Milk Street:
- 1 tablespoon rendered pork fat, bacon grease, canola or vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- kosher or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
- 6-8 corn tortillas, cut into pieces, about 2 cups total
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup canned whole peeled tomatoes with juice
- 1 canned (or homemade) whole pickled green chile, stem removed
- 6 extra-large eggs
- To serve: shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese and your favorite salsa
- 8 LARGE EGGS
- KOSHER SALT
- 3 OUNCES CURED CHORIZO, HALVED LENGTHWISE AND THINLY SLICED CROSSWISE
- 3 TABLESPOONS EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, DIVIDED
- 2 1/2 CUPS 1/2-INCH BREAD CUBES
- 1 MEDIUM RED ONION, DICED (ABOUT 1 CUP)
- 2 GARLIC CLOVES, THINLY SLICED
- 1/4 TEASPOON SWEET PAPRIKA
- 1/4 TEASPOON CAYENNE PEPPER (OPTIONAL)
- 4 CUPS LIGHTLY PACKED COARSELY CHOPPED LACINATO KALE (ABOUT 3 OUNCES)
- GROUND BLACK PEPPER
Hand Formed Parmesan Tater Tots
By lorik
Preheat oven to 400° F
- 3 large red potatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 cloves of roasted garlic
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 dash freshly ground sea salt
- Olive oil for greasing pan
Almost-Famous Rosemary Bread
By lorik
Yields 4 small loaves (2 person size)
- 1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and serving
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground pepper
Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea Bowls
By lorik
Make the yogurt sauce: Place the ingredients in a medium bowl, season with salt and pepper, and whisk until combi...
- For the yogurt sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- For the bowls:
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons harissa paste
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can can diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup bulgur
- 8 1 cups shredded or chopped kale leaves (about 1 pound)
- 4 poached or hard-boiled large eggs
- 2 medium avocados, thinly sliced
Foolproof PHILLY Pie Crust
By lorik
PLACE flour in large bowl
- 1 cup flour
- 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
Short-Cut Cut Out Christmas Cookies
By lorik
Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, melted butter and egg until soft dough forms
- 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
- 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy creamy white or Whipped fluffy white frosting
- Betty Crocker™ decorating icing (assorted colors), if desired
- Betty Crocker™ decorating sprinkles and sugars (assorted colors), if desired
CC Amazing Mousse
By lorik
Mousse without eggs or fuss? This super-quick mousse relies on melted marshmallows for its airy texture
- 3/4 cup milk
- 4 cups mini-marshmallows
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract