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Espresso-Flavored Sugar Cubes
By mrshermes2002
Easy to make, great to give as gifts, and fun to use, these caffeine-spiked sugar cubes do it all
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons meringue powder (found on cake baking aisle of craft stores)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hot water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
Curried Fried Rice w/Lump Crab
By mrshermes2002
In a large skillet, melt the butter over moderately high heat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced poblano chile
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 shallots, minced
- 3 cups leftover or cooked and cooled basmati rice
- 1 cup lump crab meat (about 8 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, green and light green parts only
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
Chili-Cheddar Cornmeal Crackers
By mrshermes2002
These easy holiday snacks incorporate your favorite cheese
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) coarsely grated cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 1/4 cups white cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
Bacon, Cheese and Chive Buns
By mrshermes2002
OMG. These are the best! Bacon
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce package)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the bowl and plastic wrap
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, for the pan
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Oven-Fried Catfish
By mrshermes2002
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1 lb catfish fillets
- Cooking spray
Deep-Dish Mexican Meat Loaf Pie
By mrshermes2002
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/4 pounds ground beef (90 percent lean)
- 1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips or corn chips
- 1 envelope (1/2 of a 2-ounce package) onion soup mix
- 3/4 cup bottled taco sauce
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 8.8 ounce pouch cooked Spanish-style rice (such as Uncle Ben's Ready Rice)
- 1 15 1/2 ounce can golden hominy, rinsed and drained
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers (4 ounces)
- 1 medium fresh Anaheim pepper, seeded and chopped* (1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
- Tortilla or corn chips, sliced jalapeno pepper,* and/or fresh cilantro sprigs
Easy Spanish Tortilla Espanola
By mrshermes2002
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Small pinch cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 7 large eggs
- 5 cups plain kettle-cooked potato chips (about 6 ounces)
Individual Potato Gratins
By mrshermes2002
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- Salt/pepper
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or half/half
Black Forest Cake Log
By mrshermes2002
Chocolate Cake Roll: Allow egg yolks and egg whites to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes
- Chocolate Cake Roll:
- 6 egg yolks
- 6 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar
- Brandied Cherries:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 cups frozen unsweetened pitted tart red cherries
- 3 tablespoons brandy or cranberry juice
- 2 inches stick cinnamon
- Cream Filling:
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brandy or cranberry juice
- Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (6 ounces)
- Finishing Touches:
- 2 tablespoons chopped milk chocolate (1 ounce), melted
- Chocolate shards and/or shavings (optional)*
- Unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder (optional)
Orange-Spiced Coffee
By mrshermes2002
Place a coffee filter in the coffee filter basket of a 10-cup electric drip coffeemaker
- 1/3 cup ground coffee
- 2 orange slices
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Cold water
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or light cream
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (optional)
- Orange slices (optional)