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Easter Bunny Cake
By barbaran
For the frosting: Combine the butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (...
- 3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 6 cups confectioners' sugar
- Pinch fine salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 baked 9-inch round cake layers (your favorite recipe or a 18.25-ounce boxed cake mix)
- 1 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 2 store-bought biscotti
- 1 tube pink decorating icing
- 2 black jelly beans
- 2 marshmallows
- 1 white jelly bean, halved lengthwise
- 1 pink jelly bean
- 1 black licorice wheel, such as Haribo
OLD BAY® Shrimp Scampi
By barbaran
1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 teaspoons OLD BAY® Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Parsley Flakes
Pulled Pork Sandwich
By barbaran
Place the pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack insert
- 1 boneless pork shoulder (about 4 to 41/2 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 2 to 3 sprigs thyme, leaves only
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- Scant 1 tablespoon cayenne
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 head savoy cabbage finely sliced
- 1/2 head purple cabbage, finely sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced on mandoline
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 brioche hamburger buns
- 1/4 bunch flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Buttermilk Baked Chicken
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 cups buttermilk
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (3 pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 cups crushed corn flakes
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Asparagus Snack Squares
By barbaran
•In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
Neely's Fried Zucchini
By barbaran
Spicy Dipping Sauce: Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F
- Peanut oil, for frying
- 3 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup water
- Ranch dressing, for dipping
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Dash hot sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sunny's Spicy Spaghetti with Mega Meatballs
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dry rubbed sage
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
- 1 pound ground beef round
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
- 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
- 1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente
- Grated Parmesan, for garnish
Chocolate Coconut Balls
By barbaran
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
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 12 Brussels sprouts
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 slices slab bacon, cut into lardons
- 1 block Parmigiano-Reggiano
Chocolate Ganache
By barbaran
Cook the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and instant coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until ...
- 8 ounces good semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules