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Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries
By dlpedersen
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin on 1 1/2 tablespoons of cold water
- 1/2 packet (1 teaspoon) unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
- 2 pints (4 cups) sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated lemon zest, for serving
Dark Chocolate brownies (gluten-free)
By dlpedersen
These brownies are moist, decadent and gluten free
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate (100 percent cacao)
- 1 1/2 sticks organic unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups organic sugar
- 3 large Organic eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup Organic oat flour
- 1/4 cup Hershey's special dark unsweetened cocoa
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 8-inch square baking pan.
- I try to use all organic, but it's not necessary.
Three Cheese-Stuffed Shells with Meaty Tomato Sauce
By dlpedersen
The best I've made. Very delicious
- ■8 ounces, weight Jumbo Pasta Shells
- ■30 ounces, weight Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
- ■8 ounces, weight Parmesan Cheese, Grated, Divided
- ■1/2 cup Grated Romano Cheese
- ■1 whole Egg
- ■12 leaves Basil, Chiffonade
- ■2 Tablespoons Minced Parsley
- ■ Salt And Pepper, to taste
- ■2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- ■1/2 whole Medium Onion, Chopped
- ■5 cloves Garlic, Minced
- ■1/2 pound Italian Sausage
- ■1/2 cup Red Wine
- ■1 whole 28 Ounce Can Crushed Tomatoes
- ■1 whole 15-ounce Can Crushed Tomatoes
- ■2 Tablespoons Sugar
- ■1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ■2 Tablespoons Minced Parsley
Beans and Cornbread
By dlpedersen
BEANS: Rinse beans in cool water; pour into a pot, cover with water by 2 to 3 inches
- ■Bean Ingredients:
- ■4 cups Pinto Beans
- ■4 slices Thick Bacon (can Also Use Salt Pork, Or Ham Hock, Or Diced Ham)
- ■1 teaspoon Salt
- ■2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
- ■Cornbread Ingredients:
- ■1/4 cup Plus 2 Tablespoons Shortening
- ■1 cup Yellow Corn Meal
- ■1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
- ■1 teaspoon Salt
- ■1 cup Buttermilk
- ■1/2 cup Milk
- ■1 whole Egg
- ■1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- ■1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
Some Really Nice Cookies
By dlpedersen
Everything that makes a cookie good
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh ground peanut butter or Smucker's natural
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/2 cup toffee chips
- 1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
Croissant Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
By dlpedersen
Delicious Croissant Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce!
- 1 pound Croissants, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup Frangelico (a hazelnut liqueur)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- Bourbon Sauce
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoon whipping cream
- 2 tablespoon Jack Daniel’s Whiskey (or Bourbon)
- 2 teaspooon vanilla
Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes
By dlpedersen
We love these. If you like it really spicey just add another pepper and more adobo sauce
- 2 lg sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp losher salt
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce chopped
- 1 tsp adobo sauce from the pepper can
Buttermilk Banana Bread
By dlpedersen
Super moist and delicious
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick real butter, softened
- 2 lg brown eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tea spoons baking soda
- 1 tea spoons baking powder
- 1 tea spoons salt
- 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 mashed ripe bananas
- 1 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
Charred Corn and Avacado Salad
By dlpedersen
I use a really hot skillet to char my corn
- 5 ears of corn
- 1 poblano pepper, cut into small dice
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- olive oil
- kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large or 2 small avocado, cut into small dice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
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- 2 T lime juice, plus lime wedges serving
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- handful of fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn
Guiness Chocolate Cake
By dlpedersen
St patricks Day Special. Very moist, but not too sweet
- Cake:
- 1 cup guiness stout or murphy's stout
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 tbsp dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 lg eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt