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Siba's Sunday Trifle
By NicoleS
To make the berry sauce, place the frozen berries in a medium sized saucepan and heat for a few minutes until they ...
- For the berry sauce:
- 1 3/4 cups mixed frozen berries (or strawberries)
- Rind of 1 lemon, grated
- 8 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp water
- For the layers:
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature (this is half the original amount)
- 2 1/4 cups strawberry yogurt (this is half the original amount)
- 1 large Swiss roll, cut into thin slices
- 4 1/2 cups ready made custard (may be nice to lighten up with whipped cream)
- 8 oz. fresh whole raspberries (leave out if you don't like the seeds)
- 8 oz. fresh strawberries, quartered
- Whipped cream
- Fresh mint leaves, to garnish
Turkey Brine
By NicoleS
Combine first 8 ingredients in large saucepan
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 cups apple juice
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 8 cups ice water
Soft Italian Bread Sticks
By NicoleS
Proof yeast in warm water with sugar
- Topping:
- Note: Half recipe for our family
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons soft butter, or veg. oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- Garlic salt
South-of-the-Border Mac & Cheese
By NicoleS
Combine all ingredients, except tomatoes and onions in slow cooker; mix well
- 5 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 2 cups (8 oz.) cubed American cheese
- 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
- 1 cup (4 oz.) cubed sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chiles, drained
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 5 green onions, sliced
Dip: Spinach Artichoke Dip
By NicoleS
Note: This dip is completely luxurious if you use whipping cream for the base
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, half-and-half or milk (see note)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (up the garlic powder or add fresh garlic)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese, light or regular, softened
- 16 ounces frozen, chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry (maybe use less)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup freshly
Cake: Unbelievable Chocolate Cake
By NicoleS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, making sure the baking rack is in the middle of the oven
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Eggs: Christmas Baked Eggs
By NicoleS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 12 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- Coarse kosher salt
- Black pepper
P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wraps
By NicoleS
Special Sauce: Make the special sauce by dissolving the sugar in water in a small bowl
- Special Sauce:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon hot mustard
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- 1-2 teaspoon garlic and red chile paste
- Filling:
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup water chestnuts
- 2/3 cup mushroom
- 3 tablespoons chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4-5 leaves iceberg lettuce
- Stir Fry Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Crunchy Oven-Fried Fish
By NicoleS
This recipe comes from America's Test Kitchen, and it's a keeper! You make your own bread crumbs, and season them ...
- 4 large slices white sandwich bread , torn into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1 small shallot , minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup plus 5 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish (optional)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless cod fillet , or haddock fillet, or other thick white fish fillet (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick), cut into 4 pieces (see note)
- Lemon wedges
Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
By NicoleS
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- Two 15-ounce cans tomato sauce or marinara sauce
- Dash of sugar (or more to taste)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan or Romano, as needed
- Chopped fresh basil, for serving