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Apple Tarts
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, defrosted
- 4 small (6 ounce) Granny Smith apples
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, small-diced
- 3/4 cup apricot jelly or warm sieved apricot jam
- 3 tablespoons Calvados, rum, or water
Michael Symon's Grilled Onion Burger and Spicy Quick Pickle
By barbaran
ingredientsVegetable Oil 1 medium Yellow Onion (sliced) instructionsHeat a griddle to medium high
- For the Condiments:
- 1 medium Yellow Onion (sliced)
- Vegetable Oil
- 1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef Chuck
- 6 slices American Cheese
- Salt and freshly cracked Black Pepper
- 6 Hamburger Potato Buns
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- For the Spicy Quick Pickle:
- 2 Fresno Chilies (thinly sliced)
- 2 Kirby Cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups White Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
Sunny's Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon Whipped Cream
By barbaran
For the bread pudding: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 croissants, stale and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread, stale and cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 6 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate syrup, such as Hershey's
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 to 6 scrapes fresh nutmeg
- 6 eggs
- 6 tablespoons butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Bourbon Whipped Cream, for serving, recipe follows
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Peas and Pasta Salad
By barbaran
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water as directed on box for al dente, about 8 minutes
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 (15-ounce) jar salad dressing (recommended: Miracle Whip)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
Zucchini-Oat Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
By barbaran
Directions PREHEAT oven to 350° F
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (1 medium)
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels
Valentine's Cupcakes
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- Colored sprinkles, for decorating
- Candy hearts, for decorating
- Sweet Vanilla Frosting, recipe follows
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 drops red food coloring
Buttery Bananas
By barbaran
Melt the butter in a saute pan and add the bananas, stirring to coat
- 4 yellow, firm bananas, peeled and chopped
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pinch salt
- Ice cream, for serving
Braised Beef Brisket with Onions, Mushrooms, and Balsamic
By barbaran
Coat a large roasting pan with olive oil and bring to a high heat
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (5-pound) beef brisket
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 pound slab bacon, skin removed and reserved, bacon cut into lardons
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced on the bias
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, stemmed and finely sliced
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar
- 3 to 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 fresh thyme bundle
- 1 bunch finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Chocolate Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Syrup
By barbaran
Cook's Note: Mascarpone is similar to cream cheese in flavor (but better) and has the consistency to match
- 1/2 cup mascarpone, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled, plus more for grating
- 12 slices day-old brioche, about 3/4-inch thick
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, plus more if needed
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
- Strawberry Syrup, warmed, recipe follows
- 2 pints whole fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- 2/3 cup sugar, plus more if needed
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
German Potato Salad
By barbaran
Toss the potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover generously with water and season generously with salt
- 2 pounds white new potatoes, cut in half
- Kosher salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 bacon slices, cut into lardons
- 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped