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Cranberry Cornmeal Cake
By SandyC
Put an oven rack in the center of the oven
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for the pan
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the pan
- 1/2 cup yellow fine cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup orange zest (from 2 large oranges)
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
Flag Cake Recipe
By SandyC
This patriotic-themed cake, developed by our Taste of Home Test Kitchen staff, makes a stunningly delicious centerp...
- Ingredients:
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) French vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 4 eggs
- FILLING:
- 1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin
- 1-1/2 cups boiling water, divided
- 1 cup cold water, divided
- Ice cubes
- 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 2/3 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- FROSTING:
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
Clinton Kelly's Chicken Francese
By SandyC
step 1 ingredients 4 large Chicken Breasts (boneless skinless and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness) Salt and fr...
- 4 large Chicken Breasts (boneless skinless and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
- Flour for dredging
- Salt and freshly cracked Black Pepper
- 4 Eggs (whisked)
- 1/4 cup Water
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon (cut into wheels plus wedges to garnish)
- 3/4 cup White Wine
- 3/4 cup Chicken Broth
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 cup fresh Parsley leaves (torn)
Garlicky Roasted Asparagus
By SandyC
To make ahead: Cool asparagus completely; cover and refrigerate up to one day
- Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
The Original Chex® Party Mix
By SandyC
1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside
- 3 cups Corn Chex® cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex® cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup bite-size pretzels
- 1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Carla Hall's Broccoli Gratin
By SandyC
step 1 instructions Preheat the oven to 375 F
- 2 large bunches of Broccoli (about 3 pounds florets)
- 5 tablespoons Butter
- 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 4 cups Milk
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated Nutmeg
- 1 1/3 cups grated Gruyere Cheese
- 1/3 cup dry seasoned Bread Crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground Black Pepper
No-Bake Chocolate and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
By SandyC
Step 1Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 9 ounces chocolate wafers (about 40 wafers), finely ground (2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 5 ounces (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
- 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
- 1 1/2 ounces milk chocolate, melted
Mushroom and Mustard Spaetzle
By SandyC
Directions Add 2 tablespoons of butter and the oil to a large skillet over medium heat
- Spaetzle, recipe follows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 1/2 pounds button mushrooms, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
Potato Latkes
By SandyC
Peel the potatoes and shred them in a food processor fitted with the shredding blade; transfer the potatoes to a la...
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons matzo meal
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley, for garnish
- Sour cream, for serving
- Spiced Apple-Pear Sauce, for serving
- 3 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
Carla Hall's Mediterranean Potato Salad
By SandyC
step 1 ingredients 2 pounds Red Skinned Potatoes (cut into about 1-inch pieces) Salt and freshly Ground Pepp...
- 2 pounds Red Skinned Potatoes (cut into about 1-inch pieces)
- 3 ribs Celery (diced)
- 1 small Red Onion (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Capers
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt and freshly Ground Pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon Whole Grain Mustard
- 1/4 cup Flat Leaf Parsley (leaves only; chopped)