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Chocolate Coconut Balls
By SandyC
In a bowl mix together the nuts, condensed milk, almond extract and coconut
- 1 cup toasted chopped Macadamia nuts
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- One 7-ounce bag sweetened shredded coconut
- One 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
- 1 tablespoon shortening
Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos
By SandyC
Directions Put the ancho and pasilla chiles and the garlic in a bowl; add 2 to 3 tablespoons water
- 3 whole ancho chiles
- 3 whole pasilla chiles
- 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 2 to 3 chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1/2 medium white onion, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
- 3 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (untrimmed), cut into chunks
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Corn tortillas, warmed, for serving
- Assorted taco toppings, for garnish
The Ultimate Beef Wellington
By SandyC
Directions For the Beef: To make the Duxelles: Add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and thyme to a food processor and ...
- 3 pints (1 1/2 pounds) white button mushrooms
- 2 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (3-pound) center cut beef tenderloin ( filet mignon), trimmed
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 thin slices prosciutto
- 6 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Flour, for rolling out puff pastry
- 1 pound puff pastry, thawed if using frozen
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- Minced chives, for garnish
- Green Peppercorn Sauce, recipe follows
- Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Warm Wilted Winter Greens, recipe follows
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 1 cup brandy
- 1 box beef stock
- 2 cups cream
- 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
- 1/2 cup green peppercorns in brine, drained, brine reserved
- 2 pints fingerling potatoes
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 to 3 sprigs fresh sage
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 cloves garlic, left unpeeled
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus for sheet pan
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 pint walnuts, for garnish
- 3 bunches assorted winter greens (such as Swiss chard, radicchio, or escarole), washed, stemmed, and torn into pieces
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, for garnish
- Parmesan shavings, for garnish
- 1 shallot, chopped, for garnish
No-Bake Energy Bites
By SandyC
Directions Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 2/3 cups toasted coconut flakes
- 1/2 cups peanut butter
- 1/2 cups chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/3 cups honey
- 1/2 cups ground flaxseed or wheat germ
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Merry Mojitos
By SandyC
In a large pitcher, add the cranberries, mint, orange, and sugar
- 1/2 (12-ounce) bag cranberries, plus more for garnish
- 1 bunch fresh mint, saving some for garnish
- 1 orange sliced, saving some for garnish
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 liter sparkling water
- White rum, optional
Quick Cinnamon Apple Tarte
By SandyC
Place the cubed butter in the fridge while you assemble all your ingredients
- 1 stick butter, cut into 1-inch cubes, plus extra, melted, for brushing
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons ice cold water
- 3 Granny Smith apples
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
- Special Equipment: 9 1/2-inch tarte pan
Old-Fashioned Peanut-Butter Cookies
By SandyC
Directions Heat oven to 350° F
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter (not the all-natural variety)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Garlic Spaghetti
By SandyC
In a small saucepan, cook the garlic in the olive oil for 30 minutes on low heat
- 9 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan, for garnish
Tex-Mex BBQ Turkey Tamale Pie
By SandyC
Try this flavorful crowd-pleasing dinner tonight!
- 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 hot chili pepper, Fresno or jalapeño, chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palmful
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander, a palmful
- 1 tablespoon mild ancho chili powder or hot chipotle chili powder
- 1 cup beer
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
- 1 tablespoon honey
- About 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Pepper Jack
Carla Hall's Triple Orange Cake
By SandyC
step 1 ingredients instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- For the Filling:
- 2 cups Cake Flour (aerated then spooned into measuring cup)
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/3 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 Eggs
- 3 Egg Yolks
- 1/3 cup Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- 3 tablespoons Buttermilk plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (whipped to soft peak)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Orange Juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 3 Egg Yolks (beaten)
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup Butter (softened)
- 4 cups Confectioners Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
- 1 teaspoon Orange Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt