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Decadent Brownie Pops
By barbaran
Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water
- 2 (11 1/2-ounce) bags milk chocolate morsels (recommended: Nestle or Hershey's)
- 1 recipe Decedent Brownies, at room temperature, recipe follows
- Various toppings: chopped peanuts, coconut flakes, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, etc.
- Special equipment: 30 to 40 (6-inch) candy/lollipop sticks
- 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, plus more, softened, for pan
- 1 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Explosion Cheesecake
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- 2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 6 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup caramel syrup
- 1 (16 1/2-ounce) package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 6 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
- 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Rum Raisin Rice Pudding
By barbaran
In a small bowl, combine the raisins and rum
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 3/4 cup white basmati rice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 cups half-and-half, divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 extra-large egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Crisp Potato Cakes
By barbaran
In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, 1 cup panko, and beaten egg
- 4 cups left over mashed potatoes, or Chive and Onion Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, divided
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more, if needed
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup chive and onion cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
Lobster Corn Dogs
By barbaran
For the lobster corn dogs: In a large stockpot, bring salted water to a boil, about 1 quart (enough to cover the lo...
- Salt
- 4 lobster tails, still in shell
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 16 ounces creamed corn
- 2/3 cup grated onion
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- Paprika
- Chopped fresh chives
- Chopped fresh parsley
Oreo Cheesecake Bites
By barbaran
Need dessert for a crowd, tomorrow? Don't panic
- ingredients: Add all to shopping list
- 36 Oreo cookies, divided
- 1/2 cup butter (or margarine), divided
- 4 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (such as Baker's)
Baked Zucchini
By barbaran
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick, at an angle
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of Hungarian paprika
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stem, lightly chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vinegar Brined Baby Back Ribs
By barbaran
Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to high
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 10 garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 pounds baby back ribs, silver skin removed, racks cut in 1/2
- 1/2 bottle beer
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered
- BBQ sauce, recipe follows
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced serrano pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups raspberries, frozen
- 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 3 tablespoons molasses
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt
By barbaran
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 Stick unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- 2 tablespoons Flaked Sea Salt (or more as needed)
Meatballs a la Pizzaiola
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 8 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese
- 2 large shallots, chopped
- 1/4 cup (5 to 6) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (80% lean)
- 1 pound ground pork
- Olive oil, for frying
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Marinara sauce, warmed, for serving (optional)