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Bacon, Pear & Raspberry Grilled Cheese
By kayjayjohnson
This grilled cheese sandwich all grown up: sweet raspberry preserves and crunchy apple slices complement salty baco...
- 4 slices sturdy, grainy wheat bread
- 3 tablespoons raspberry preserves
- 1/4 cup red pear, thinly sliced
- 8 slices bacon, cooked
- 4 slices Muenster cheese
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
Apple Cider Doughnuts
By kayjayjohnson
In a saucepan over medium to medium high heat, reduce the apple cider to about 1/4 cup, about 30 minutes; set aside...
- For the Doughnuts
- 2 cups good apple cider
- 3 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup graham flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground mace
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 Tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 extra large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- Vegetable oil or shortening for frying
- For the Cinnamon-Sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- pinch of ground mace
- pinch of ground allspice
- pinch of ground cloves
Potato and Cheese Pierogi
By kayjayjohnson
For the dough: In a large bowl or mixer, combine the flour, eggs, sour cream and 1/2 cup of water
- For the dough:
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 3/4 to 1 cup water
- For the filling:
- 1-1/2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 to 1 cup grated dry farmer's cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Thai Chili Chicken Egg Rolls
By kayjayjohnson
In a large skillet, heat 1 T
- 1 T. olive oil
- 4 1/2 c. cole slaw mix (or, shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 3 c. cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 1/2 c. bean sprouts
- 2/3 c. Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, plus more for serving
- 24 Egg roll wrappers
- Cooking spray
Shirley Temple Cupcakes
By kayjayjohnson
First preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your cupcake tray with cupcake liners
- Okay so here are the ingredients you will need for the cupcake:
- 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup 7-Up, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
- Several drops of red food coloring
- Okay so here are the ingredients you will need for the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large pinch of fine sea salt
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
- 12 maraschino cherries, patted dry with paper toweling
Nutella Banana Bread
By kayjayjohnson
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- Dash of salt
- 3 over-ripe bananas, mashed
- 3/4 cup Nutella
Sausage-Tater Crescent Pizza
By kayjayjohnson
Heat oven to 375°F. Into 8-inch skillet, crumble sausage
- 1 package (12 oz) bulk pork sausage
- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
- 1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons milk
Chicken Adobo
By kayjayjohnson
In a large container, combine the soy sauce and garlic then marinade the chicken overnight Place the cooking o...
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
- 3 pcs dried bay leaves
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- salt and pepper
Dungeness Crabcakes with Green Cocktail Sauce
By kayjayjohnson
Tear up the white bread and pulse the pieces in a food processor to make fine, soft crumbs
- 10 slices supermarket white bread (about 1/2 loaf)
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 7 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound fresh cooked Dungeness crabmeat, picked over for bits of shell and cartilage with claw meat and large pieces left whole
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup seeded and chopped green bell peppers
- 1/4 cup seeded and chopped red bell peppers
- Unsalted butter, for pan frying, about 6 tablespoons
- Green Cocktail Sauce
- 4 to 8 lemon wedges
- 8 ounces tomatillos, husked and cut into quarters
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons green hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, toasted
- 1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh horseradish
Chicken With Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce
By kayjayjohnson
In a shallow dish, combine the flour with 1-1/2 tablespoons of the spicy seasoning blend
- Spicy seasoning blend:
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1-1/2 tablespoons spicy seasoning blend (see below)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or agave nectar)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper