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Homemade Marshmallow Fluff
By NicoleS
In large bowl or electric mixer, combine egg whites, corn syrup, and salt
- 3 egg whites (room temperature)
- 2 cups light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla
Deep Fried Cookie Dough
By NicoleS
Make the Cookie Dough: Combine the butter and both sugars in the bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with a paddle ...
- For the Cookie Dough:
- 4 oz butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- To Batter and Fry:
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 quart oil, for frying
- Candy/Deep Fry thermometer
Bread Braid: Braided Breakfast Danish
By NicoleS
In a small bowl, combine the sponge ingredients
- Sponge
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon SAF instant yeast
- 1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- Dough
- All of the sponge
- 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, beaten and brought to room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- Filling
- 2/3 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves
- Finishing
- egg wash for brushing braid
- 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Hawaiian Haystacks
By NicoleS
In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat and add the onion and raw chicken (if using leftover cooked chi...
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks (or leftover cooked chicken, cubed)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion (about 1/2 cup), finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic; finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups milk (enough to make 3 cups liquid total with chicken broth)
Caramelized-Onion & Potato Frittata
By NicoleS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 6 small potatoes (about 1/2 pound)
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- Salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 8 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon parsley leaves, chopped, plus additional for garnish
Kung Pao Chicken
By NicoleS
1. Mix the chicken, egg white, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl
- SAUCE:
- 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into ¾” cubes
- 1 large egg white, beaten until foamy
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup rice wine or dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Vegetable oil, for passing through, plus 2 tablespoons
- 6 scallions, white and green parts, trimmed and sliced into ¼” pieces (1 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 10 small dried hot red chilies
- 1 ½ teaspoons hot bean sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Quick Bread: Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread
By NicoleS
With electric mixer cream butter, sugar and cream cheese until fluffy
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 (3 ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (half 'n half)
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, chopped
Granola: Chocolate-Dipped Granola Bars
By NicoleS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup molasses (Try honey or maple syrup; did not like so much of a molasses taste)
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups rice cereal
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped almonds
- 8 ounces milk chocolate
Instant Pot "Baked" Ziti
By NicoleS
Lightly spray the bottom and sides of a 6-quart Instant Pot with nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups broth (I use low-sodium chicken broth)
- 2 cups cream (see note for lightened up substitutions)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 16 ounces uncooked ziti pasta or other tube-shaped pasta
- 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes (or 15-ounce can dished tomatoes plus 2 T tomato puree)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/2 to 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for serving (optional)
Grilled Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Cream
By NicoleS
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat
- LEMON CREAM:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- SHORTCAKE AND GLAZE:
- 16 large strawberries, from a 1-pound package, hulled
- 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 store-bought pound cake, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- Special Equipment: 4 metal skewers