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Corn Fritters
By barbaran
Heat oil to 325 degrees F
- 1 1/4 cus self-rising cornmeal mix
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Royal Icing
By barbaran
Place the confectioners' sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the eggs whi...
- 1 pound confectioners' sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Holiday Wreath Rolls
By barbaran
Adjust the oven racks to the middle of the oven
- 1/2 cup butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons, melted, for brushing
- 1 cup finely grated Pecorino cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 (7 1/2- ounce) cans store-bought buttermilk biscuits
Michael Chiarello's Babyback Ribs with Espresso Barbecue Sauce
By barbaran
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 to 6 ribs per person)
- Grey salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Espresso Sauce, recipe follows
- 4 tablespoons mashed and minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 cups ketchup
- 2 cups honey
- Grey salt
- 2 demitasse cups espresso (or about 1/2 cup of strong coffee or instant espresso)
The Best Green Beans Ever
By barbaran
Snap the stem ends of the green beans, or cut them off in a big bunch with a knife if you'd prefer
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease (can substitute 2 tablespoons butter)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth, plus more if needed
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (can substitute regular tablesalt, use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
- Ground black pepper
Perfect Pie Crust
By barbaran
Dice the butter and return it to the refrigerator while you prepare the flour mixture
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) very cold unsalted butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/3 cup very cold vegetable shortening
- 6 to 8 tablespoons (about 1/2 cup) ice water
Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
By barbaran
For the pasta, put a large pot of water on the stove to boil
- 1 pound linguini
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
Mary's Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Spicy Buffalo Chicken, Pepper Jack and Blue Cheese
By barbaran
Brush both sides of each slice of bread with the butter
- 2 slices soft white bread
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon blue cheese at room temperature, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream
- 1/4 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank's Hot
- 1 slice pepper jack cheese
Cream Cheese Frosting for Red Velvet Cake
By barbaran
Combine the cream cheese and butter on medium speed, just until blended, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with t...
- 13 1/2 ounces powdered sugar
- 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
Foolproof Standing Rib Roast
By barbaran
Allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour
- 1 (5-pound) standing rib roast
- 1 tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 1/4 cup garlic powder