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Dip: Dill Dip in Bread Bowls
By NicoleS
Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon dill weed
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon beau monde (seasoning salt), optional
- 2 round bread loaves (preferably a dill/onion bread)
Ricotta Thyme Spaetzle
By NicoleS
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat
- 4 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tablespoon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Chops (Shake-N-Bake Style)
By NicoleS
A breaded coating can be just the thing to give lean, bland pork chops a flavor boost—but not when it turns gummy...
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 medium garlic clove , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 3 cups cornflakes (see note)
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 8 center-cut boneless pork chops (3 to 4 ounces each), 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (see note)
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- Lemon wedges
Easiest Ever Potato Latkes
By NicoleS
In the bowl of the food processor, place potatoes, onion and eggs
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Potato Pierogi
By NicoleS
1.Make the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk egg
- 1/2 large egg
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 About 2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/8 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 ounces cream cheese
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Cookies: Chocolate Chip Cookies
By NicoleS
Place sugars, butter, eggs, and vanilla in mixer bowl
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Butter: Honey Butter
By NicoleS
Whip all ingredients together with an electric mixer and serve at room temperature (can be refrigerated and softene...
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff
Nacho Cheese Sauce
By NicoleS
Add cheese and cornstarch to large bowl
- 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and pepper Jack), grated on large holes of a box grater
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons Franks Red Hot or other hot sauce
Cocoa: Frozen Hot Chocolate
By NicoleS
Chop chocolate into small pieces and melt in microwave on low heat
- or try:
- 4 ounces of your favorite chocolate (I used semi-sweet chocolate--maybe try milk chocolate)
- 2 teaspoons store-bought hot chocolate powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3 cups ice cubes
- lightly sweetened whipped cream
- chocolate shavings (optional)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
- 2 tablespoons Ghirardelli cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Hershey's cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Scharffen Berger cocoa powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups ice
Pancakes: Bette's Buttermilk Pancakes
By NicoleS
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Choice of berries, sliced bananas, raisins or chopped toasted nuts (optional)
- Oil for griddle