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Fried Chicken (Best I Ever Made)
By NicoleS
For the brine: Combine the stock, brine, salt, seeds, bay leaf, oranges, garlic and thyme in a large pot and bring ...
- Chicken Brine:
- 9 cups brown chicken stock
- 1 cup pickle juice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 orange, quartered
- 1/2 head garlic, split
- 1/2 bunch fresh thyme
- 2 whole chickens, cut into 10 even pieces
- Chicken Spice:
- 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
- 4 teaspoons paprika
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground celery seeds
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Chicken Dredge:
- 1 quart all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons chicken spice, recipe above
- Canola oil, for frying
Bars: Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
By NicoleS
1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Cookie Dough:
- 12 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup (7 ounces) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (3.5 ounces) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups (13.75 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- Peanut Butter Caramel:
- 10 ounces soft caramels, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup cream or milk (keep in mind if using milk instead of cream the mixture will be quite a bit thinner and runnier)
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pie: Fried Fruit Pies
By NicoleS
To make the pastry, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt
- 3 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Shortening
- 2 whole Eggs, Beaten In Separate Dishes
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- Canned Pie Filling Of Your Choice
- Shortening Or Vegetable Oil For Frying
- Powdered Sugar (for Sprinkling)
Zucchini Stuffed with Ricotta
By NicoleS
Using a small spoon, scoop out and discard pulp from each zucchini half, leaving a 1/4" rim around the edges
- 6 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 7 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped
- 2 cups ricotta
- 3/4 cup grated pecorino
- 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 3 tbsp. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tsp. dried mint, crumbled
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
- 2 egg yolks, beat
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Easter: Carrot Cake Trifle
By NicoleS
Mix the cake batter according to the instructions
- Cake:
- 2 9-inch Carrot Cake Rounds
- Filling:
- One 3.4-ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix, plus ingredients listed on the box
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- One 12-ounce package whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
- Garnish:
- 1 cup orange melting wafers, such as Candy Melts
- 8 medium strawberries
- 3/4 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
- 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers
Pesto
By NicoleS
Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and nuts in the bowl of a food processor or blender
- 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, optional
- Pinch of kosher salt, optional
- Splash of lemon juice, optional
Bars: Strawberry Shortcake Bars
By NicoleS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Crust (try peach kuchen crust):
- 1 1/4 (6.25 ounces) cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (4 ounces) quick oatmeal (You could substitute old-fashioned rolled oats for the quick oats but I'd suggest giving them a quick whirl in the blender/food processor to refine the texture just a bit.)
- 1/2 cup (3.5 ounces) lightly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 14 tablespoons (7 ounces) cold butter, cut into cubes
- Filling (try adding lemon zest):
- 1 1/2 cups (7.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- Strawberry Topping:
- 2 pounds diced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup (3.5 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake: Eclair Cake (Homemade)
By NicoleS
You can use 6 ounces of finely chopped semisweet chocolate in place of the chips
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 3/4 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 14 ounces graham crackers
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 5 tablespoons light corn syrup
Snicker Salad
By NicoleS
Blend cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 8 oz. cool whip, thawed
- 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1 pkg Snickers bars (fun size), diced
- Apples, diced (optional)
Dip: Zannie's Black-Eyed Pea Dip
By NicoleS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 can (14-ounce) Can Black-eyed Peas*
- 1/4 whole Onion, Chopped Fine
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 8 slices Jarred Jalapenos*
- 1 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 3 Tablespoons Salsa
- Hot Sauce, to taste
- Salt And Black Pepper To Taste