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Pizza Dough: Thin Crust
By NicoleS
Place flours, yeast and salt in a food processor fitted with dough blade
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- (Note: Julie uses 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour)
- 5 tsp. quick-rise yeast (approx. 2 pkgs)
- 1 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 1/2- 1 2/3 cups warm water
Pie: Amazing Crustless Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
By NicoleS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- CUPCAKE BATTER:
- 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup (3.75 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (1.75 ounces) lightly packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup milk (1% or above)
- 2/3 cup (3.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (see note for substitution)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- SWEETENED WHIPPED CREAM:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Garnish:
- Sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg
Cocoa: Easy 3-Ingredient Frozen Hot Chocolate
By NicoleS
Add the milk, hot chocolate mix and ice, in the order listed, to a blender and process until smooth
- 1 1/2 cups (12 fluid ounces) chocolate milk (Silk Dark Chocolate Almond is my favorite)
- 1 cup (5 to 6 ounces) dry hot chocolate mix, flavor and brand of choice
- 3-4 cups cubed ice (or crushed if you don't have a high-speed blender)
- Whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles or shavings, for garnish, if desired
Muffins: Crumb Topping
By NicoleS
Combine ingredients together
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla
Dip: Apple Brickle Dip
By NicoleS
1.Beat cream cheese, sugars and vanilla in a bowl
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 package Heath Toffee Bits
- sliced apples
Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers
By NicoleS
To ensure that our turkey burger recipe delivered maximum juiciness, we made a paste with a portion of the ground t...
- If using preground turkey (4 large burgers):
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless turkey or chicken thighs, ground
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or worchestershire sauce
- Pinch baking soda
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 6 large hamburger buns
- Note: To ensure the best texture, don’t let the burgers stand for more than an hour before cooking. Serve the burgers with Basil Mayo (recipe follows).
- 1/2 package ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth
- 3 ounces white mushrooms
- 1/2 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce or worchestershire sauce
- Salt & Pepper
Buttery Soft Pretzels
By NicoleS
"After spending so much money on those Mall bought pretzels, I thought I'd try making some myself
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 4 cups hot water
- 1/4 cup kosher salt, for topping
Fried Bocconcini with Spicy Tomato Sauce
By NicoleS
In saucepan over medium heat, warm 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for frying
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 oz.) San Marzano tomatoes, crushed with juices
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 lb. mozarella bocconcini (about 50 pieces)
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups bread crumbs
Home Fries
By NicoleS
1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil
- 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted bacon grease)
- optional: 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Bread Braid: Overnight Cherry Danish Recipe
By NicoleS
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk
- ICING:
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1-1/2 cups warm half-and-half cream (70° to 80°)
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash salt
- 4 to 5 tablespoons half-and-half cream