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Potatoes: Scalloped Potato Gratin
By NicoleS
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Butter
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for broiling
- Directions
Pie: Olivia's Buttermilk Pie
By NicoleS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup biscuit mix (recommended: Bisquick)
- 1/3 cup (5 1/3 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
Just Chicken Pie
By NicoleS
1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 400°F
- 2 ½ pounds bone-in, skin-on split chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 celery rib, chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1 recipe Double-Crust Pie Dough, bottom crust fit into a 9-inch pie plate, top crust rolled to a 12-inch circle and refrigerated (recipe follows)
- ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten, for brushing the top of the pie
Long John Silver’s Batter-Dipped Fish
By NicoleS
1. Heat the oil in a deep pan to about 400°F
- Batter:
- 3 cups soybean oil
- 2 pounds fresh cod fillets
- 1 1/3 cups self-rising flour (adjust to 1 cup self-rising flour & 1/3 cup cornstarch)
- Note: Self-rising substitute equals 1 cup minus 2 tsp. flour, plus 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, plus 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup water (try club soda)
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
Mushroom Barley Stew (Slow Cooker)
By NicoleS
1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 medium onion; finely chopped
- 1 chopped carrot
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pearl barley (precooked)
- 3 pieces dried wild mushrooms, broken into pieces, soaked in 1/2 cup warm water for 1 hour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup spaghetti sauce
Zucchini Custard Bake
By NicoleS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 2 pounds zucchini, cut into small pieces
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup undiluted evaporated milk or light cream
- 2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Dash hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Eggs: Les Oeufs Jeannette
By NicoleS
Recipe courtesy Jacques Pepin: When we were kids, eggs were a staple on our table
- Stuffing:
- 6 jumbo eggs (preferably organic)
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (preferably peanut oil)
- Dressing:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons leftover egg stuffing (from above)
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tablespoon water
- Dash salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sweet Rolls: Cinnamon Swirl Rolls
By NicoleS
Place dough ingredients in the mixer and knead until smooth and glossy
- Dough:
- 1/2 cup lowfat milk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into small cubes
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 3/4 teaspoons yeast, active dry, instant or bread machine
- Filling:
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoons plus 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Frosting:
- 3 ounces lowfat cream cheese
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 1/4 teaspoons lowfat milk
- Cooking spray
Bread Braid: Raspberry Cheese Danish
By NicoleS
Place all ingredients in mixer and mix until smooth and shiny
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast, active dry, instant or bread machine
Cupcakes: Babycakes
By NicoleS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cupcake Batter Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup clover honey
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 (4-ounce) jar squash baby food
- 2 (4-ounce) jars apricots with apples & pears baby food
- Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar