Mrboyton's profile page
Recipes
Carrot and Pineapple Cake
By mrboyton
- For the cake:
- nocoupons
- 2 2 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/3 1 1/3 1/3 cups vegetable oil
- 3 3 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 2 1/2 1 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 2 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 2 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1 1 cup raisins
- 1 1 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 1 1 pound carrots, grated
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
- For the frosting:
- nocoupons
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1 1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted
- For the decoration:
- nocoupons
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
- Directions
- to 350 oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2 2 (8-inch) round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans.
- For the cake:
- 2 1/2 sugar, oil, and eggs together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light yellow. Add the vanilla. In another bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, the cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- to 1 to ingredients to the wet ingredients. Toss the raisins and walnuts with 1 tablespoon flour. Fold in the carrots and pineapple. Add to the batter and mix well.
- 2 55 to 60 to the 2 pans. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans set over a wire rack.
- For the frosting:
- Mix the cream cheese, butter and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until just combined. Add the sugar and mix until smooth.
Decadent Pumpkin Gnocchi
By mrboyton
PreparationPre-heat the oven to 400˚F
- Decadent Pumpkin Gnocchi
- Serves 4-6
- Tags: dinner lunch cheese pasta vegetables sauté boil roast simmer Submitted by
- Rachael Ray
- on 01/15/10Whipping cream and cheese enrich the flavor of fresh gnocchi and veggies.
- AdvertisementIngredients
- 2 pounds butternut squash, kuri squash or sugar pumpkin, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- A few sprigs of fresh sage, very thinly sliced
- 2 bundles farm-fresh spinach, trimmed and washed or 3/4 pound bagged spinach, stemmed
- 1 pound good quality fresh gnocchi
- Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, for topping
ASparagus gratin
By mrboyton
1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat broiler
- Asparagus Gratin
- 4/2011 4/2011
- For even cooking, buy asparagus spears between 1/4 and 1/2 inch in diameter.
- Serves 8
- 2 pounds thin asparagus
- 2 1/2 cups water
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Slow cooker refried beans
By mrboyton
Place beans, chopped jalapeno, onion quarters, garlic, and seasonings into a slow cooker
- 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed and picked through
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 64 oz low sodium chicken broth or stock (plus enough water to cover beans entirely)
Charcoal-Grilled Sausages with Peppers and Onions (ATK)
By mrboyton
1. Light large chimney starter filled with charcoal (6 quarts, or about 100 briquettes) and allow to burn until co...
- 2 large onions, halved and cut pole to pole into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 medium red bell peppers, seeded and quartered
- 13 - by 9-inch disposable aluminum roasting pan
- 2 pounds hot or sweet Italian sausages (8 to 12 links) (see note)
Welsh Rarebit-Style Mac 'n Cheese
By mrboyton
PreparationPre-heat the oven to 350˚F
- Welsh Rarebit-Style Mac 'n Cheese
- Serves 4-6
- Tags: brunch dinner lunch mac and cheese cheese rice, grains and breads pasta broil boil simmer Submitted by
- Rachael Ray
- on 05/04/10A combination of beer, lemon juice, Worchestershire and hot sauces add zing to delicious mac 'n cheddar cheese pasta with a topping of toasted buttered parsley breadcrumbs.
- Advertisement
- Ingredients
- Salt
- 1 pound short-cut pasta, such as cavatapi (hollow corkscrew shaped pasta) or penne or short-cut whole wheat or whole grain pasta
- 4 slices good quality white bread or pumpernickel bread
- 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard, such as Coleman's brand (a couple of palmfuls)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup porter beer
- 1 cup beef or chicken stock
- 2 1/2 cups extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- Black pepper
Tomato Basil Cream Pasta
By mrboyton
•1. Bring a large pot of water to boil
- 2 servings uncooked spaghetti (I used Kamut)
- 1 large ripe tomato or two smaller tomatoes
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2-4 garlic cloves, minced (I used 3)
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 3-4 tbsp water or wine, (optional)
- 1-2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup packed fresh basil, finely chopped
Winter vegetable pot pies
By mrboyton
Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- 1 large parsnip, peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 leek, thinly sliced
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1 box defrosted puff pastry
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Peppy's Pita Bread
By mrboyton
1.Place all ingredients in bread pan of your bread machine, select Dough setting and start
- 1 1/8 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsps white sugar
- 1 1/2 tsps active dry yeast
Mixed greens and avocado salad
By mrboyton
Preparation Combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl, stirring well w...
- Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- avocado, peeled and chopped