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Kittencal's S'mores Bars
By ghudsontx
No servings here, I could eat the whole pan my self! You can double the recipe into a 13 x 9-inch pan and incr
- INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt (about 1/8 teaspoon)
- 5 Hershey milk chocolate candy bars (or use a similar milk chocolate bar about 1.55 ounces each)
- 1-1/2 cups marshmallow creme
Eggplant Gratin
By ghudsontx
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Good olive oil, for frying
- 3/4 pound eggplant, unpeeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 extra-large egg
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup good bottled marinara sauce
Fresh Focaccia with Marinated Chicken and Spinach and Artichoke Spread
By ghudsontx
Recipe courtesy Jeff Mauro
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Balsamic Base, recipe follows (or balsamic vinegar)
- 5 ounces (1/2 a box) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- One 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- Fresh Focaccia, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced into thin strips
- 1 pound ball fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 cups arugula
- 4 cups balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 large shallot, roughly chopped
- 2 cups warm water (105 to 110 degrees F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 packages active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, finely chopped, plus leaves, for garnish
- 1 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 8 thinly sliced rounds beefsteak tomato
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Chicken Fried Pork Chops
By ghudsontx
Remove the pork chops from refrigerator about 1-1/2 hours before making the recipe
- 2 eggs, beaten (you may need another egg)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1-1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt (can use white salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (rubbed between fingers to release the flavor)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 7 center-cut pork chops (about 3/4-inch thick, you may use only 6 or you may use 8 depending on the size of your pork chops, use as many that will fit into the baking dish without overcrowding)
- oil for browning (I use half oil and butter for better browning)
Potato and Cheese Pan-Fried Pierogi
By ghudsontx
Recipe courtesy Pauly Fohrenkamm, Nye's Polonaise Room
- 4 pounds all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- Kosher salt
- 1 stick butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 ounces sour cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 pound soft European farmer's cheese
- Milk to thin, if necessary
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 ounces olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, julienned and sauteed
- Sour cream
- 1 ounce clarified butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Bruschetta Pizzaiola
By ghudsontx
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 handful fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
P. F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
By ghudsontx
This recipe is from Todd Wilbur and Top Secret Recipes
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup water chestnut
- 2/3 cup mushroom
- 3 tablespoons chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 -5 leaves iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon hot mustard
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 -2 teaspoon garlic and red chile paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Capellini al Forno
By ghudsontx
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing pan
- 1 pound capellini (angel hair) pasta
- 1 cup plus 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 3 eggs, at room temperature, beaten
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 pound prosciutto, sliced 1/8-inch thick and coarsely chopped
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded smoked mozzarella
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (25-ounce) jar marinara or tomato-basil sauce, warmed
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By ghudsontx
Place potatoes, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover
- 5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 15 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
French Onion Soup
By ghudsontx
In a large heavy-bottom pot, melt the butter over low heat
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 pounds yellow onions (about 6 medium), halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 8 to 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as necessary
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups beef stock or low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups cubed ciabatta bread
- 3 cups grated Gruyere cheese