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Pressed Picnic Sandwich with Roasted Red Pepper and Pepperoncini Spread
By NicoleS
For the spread: Combine the mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, pepperoncini and garlic in a small mixing...
- ROASTED RED PEPPER AND PEPPERONCINI SPREAD:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 to 3 pepperoncini, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- SANDWICH:
- 1 (12 to 14-inch) loaf ciabatta bread, sliced in half lengthwise
- 5 ounces herbed goat cheese
- 1/4 pound prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound salami, thinly sliced
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
- 2 cup loosely packed arugula
- Balsamic vinegar, as needed
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instant Oatmeal Packets (good for camping)
By NicoleS
Blend 1/2 cup of oats until powdery
- 1/2 cup oats, blended until powdery
- (10) 1/4 cup regular oats
- (10) 1/4 tsp. salt
- 10 ziploc baggies
Frosting: Cream Cheese Frosting
By NicoleS
Using a stand mixer fitted with paddle, beat butter, sugar, buttermilk powder, vanilla, and salt on low speed until...
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (12 ounces) confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup buttermilk powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into 12 equal pieces
Caramelitas
By NicoleS
Directions: Preheat oven to 350F
- 3/4 cup butter, melted (1 1/2 stick; I use unsalted butter but salted may be used)
- 3 / 4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole-rolled old fashioned oats (not instant or quick cook)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch salt, optional and to taste
- 35 caramel squares, unwrapped (I used Werther's Originals Baking Caramels which are slightly bigger than cellophane-wrapped caramels; if using those, I recommend using a couple more)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste, if you prefer salted caramel sauce
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (I used a combo)
Potatoes: Steamed Potato Buns
By NicoleS
Cook potatoes in microwave until soft, 5-8 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes
- 4-5 medium potatoes
- 1 large onion, sliced thick
- 8 uncooked dough balls, shaped into buns and slightly raised (can use frozen bread dough)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Vietnamese-Style Caramel Chicken with Broccoli
By NicoleS
Traditional Vietnamese-style caramel chicken promises a dish that balances a bittersweet caramel with salty and spi...
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and halved crosswise
- 7 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 pound broccoli, florets cut into 1-inch pieces, stalks peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems
Grapenuts Cereal
By NicoleS
Mix thoroughly. Bake at 300°F until golden brown
- 3 cups wheat flour
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Maple Grilled Salmon
By NicoleS
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add fish
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, plus extra for drizzling over fish
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 3-4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skinned
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Wildtree scampi seasoning
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Cookies: Cookies and Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
By NicoleS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 cup (16 tablespoons, 8 ounces) butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (15 ounces) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups (17.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (5 ounces) malted milk powder or whole milk powder (do not substitute dry milk!)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 36 to 40 Oreo or other chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups (12 ounces) milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cheese Button Soup (Kaseknepfla)
By NicoleS
Roll dough about 1/4-inch thick, and cut into 4-inch squares
- Dough:
- 1-1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup dry-curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Diced green onions to taste (optional)