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Kool Aid PlayDough Recipe
By NicoleS
Mix dry ingredients in a large/medium pan
- 1 cup water
- 3 teaspoons of Cream of Tartar
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 package of Kool-Aid Mix (any flavor of unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
- 1/2 cup of salt
Banana Caramel Cream Pie
By NicoleS
In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, mix together the sugar, salt, cornstarch, and flour
- CRUST:
- 1 (9-inch) Perfect Pie Dough, baked and cooled
- PIE:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (add 1 more)
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk (2 cups)
- 2 egg yolks (3 yolks)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, or 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise and seeds scraped
- 1/2 recipe Salted Caramel Sauce, recipe follows
- 3 bananas, sliced
- Note: Make alterations in parenthesis or add 1/2 packet gelatin in some water to thicken custard.
- TOPPING:
- 1 cup fresh whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Gray sea salt, crushed, or kosher salt
Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza
By NicoleS
1. FOR THE DOUGH: Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, and yeast in bowl of stand mixer fitted with dough hook on low ...
- Dough:
- 3 1/4 cups (16 1/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (2 3/4 ounces) yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 1 1/4 cups water (10 ounces), room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons, softened
- 1 teaspoon plus 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated onion, from 1 medium onion
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves (I use 2 frozen pesto cubes)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- Toppings:
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 4 cups) (see note)
- 1/2 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup)
Julie's Honey Mustard
By NicoleS
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
Dessert Pizza: Peanut Butter Brownie Pizza
By NicoleS
Heat oven to 350 degrees (325 for dark or nonstick pan)
- 1 box Betty Crocker Triple Chunk Premium Brownie Mix
- Water, vegetable oil & egg as called for on brownie mix box
- 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
- 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup candy-coated peanut butter pieces
Stuffing
By NicoleS
1. Heat oven to 375°f. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish
- 6 Tbps unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish and foil
- 1 large loaf Italian bread (about 1 pound), cutinto 3/4-inch pieces (about 16 cups)
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Christmas Ham with Raspberry Mustard
By NicoleS
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 cup raspberry preserves
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (18 to 20 pounds)
Yeast Bread: Dill-Potato Bread
By NicoleS
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 packages dry yeast (about 4 1/2 teaspoons)
- 2 cups warm fat-free milk (100° to 110°)
- 1 cup mashed cooked peeled Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 7 cups all-purpose flour, divided (about 32 ounces)
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Rice: Risotto Primavera
By NicoleS
Most risotto requires stirring from start to finish; our risotto cooks undisturbed for the first 12 minutes
- 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (2 cans)
- 1 cup water
- 8 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced thin (if using)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped fine
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 6 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (if using)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Chicken Canzanese
By NicoleS
Chicken canzanese is a regional Italian braised dish that transforms tough old birds into a moist and tender meal
- 1 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 2 1/4-inch ounces prosciutto (1/4 inch thick), cut into 1/4-inch cubes (see note)
- 4 4 4 medium garlic cloves , sliced thin lengthwise
- 8 8 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), trimmed of excess fat and skin
- Ground black pepper
- 2 2 2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 2 2 cups dry white wine
- 1 1 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 4 4 whole cloves
- 1 1 1/2 1 (4-inch) sprig fresh rosemary , leaves removed and minced fine (about 1/2 teaspoon), stem reserved
- 12 12 12 whole fresh sage leaves
- 2 2 2 bay leaves
- 1/4-1/2 1/4-1/2 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 2 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Table salt