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Apple Fritters
By barbaran
For the fritters: To prepare the dough, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and milk...
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup medium-diced apples
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup caramel
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 gallon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Anise Cookies
By barbaran
•Line a baking pan with foil; set aside
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup blanched almonds, toasted and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons milk
Coconut Whoopie Pies
By barbaran
Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg plus 1 large egg white
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut, plus more if needed
- Coconut Fluff Filling, recipe follows
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup marshmallow creme
- 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 2 tablespoons light coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
Potato and Jalapeno Pepper Pierogies
By barbaran
To make Pierogie Dough: Combine all ingredients and mix well
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, washed and peeled
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers
- Freshly ground black pepper
S'mores
By barbaran
Thread a marshmallow onto a stick or skewer and toast it over an open flame
- 1 marshmallow
- 2 Graham crackers
- Milk chocolate with raisin and nut or dark chocolate with raspberry
Garlic Cheese Bread
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 3 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
- 3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 3/4 cup (real) mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 sticks softened butter
- 4 whole green onions (white and light green parts), minced
- 1 dash salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 loaf crusty French bread
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 sticks butter, softened, plus more for pan
- 5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Flank Steak and Pepper Pinwheels
By barbaran
Put the flank steak in a glass baking dish and pierce all over with a fork
- 1 flank steak, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 6 sweet pickled cherry peppers, stemmed and finely chopped, plus 1/2 cup liquid from the jar
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 12 ounces farmer's cheese or drained ricotta
- 4 sheets, 9 by 12-inch, lavash bread (whole-grain if possible)
- 2 cups baby arugula leaves
Mississippi Mud Pie
By barbaran
8 ounces Butter 8 ounces Bittersweet or Semisweet Chocolate 4 Eggs 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 cup Sugar 1 cup Dark Bro...
- For the Brownie Batter:
- 8 ounces Butter
- 8 ounces Bittersweet or Semisweet Chocolate
- 4 Eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- For the Chocolate Pudding:
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 Eggs (separated)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla
- 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder
- To Build Pie:
- 2 cups Crushed Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (chocolate cookie part only plus more to garnish)
- 1/4 cup Butter (softened)
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Grilled Steak and Eggs
By barbaran
For the green sauce: Add the parsley, oil, capers, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and hot sauce to a food p...
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Dash hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Four 6-ounce 1-inch thick flatiron steaks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 eggs
- Pinch smoked paprika
- 4 slices French baguette, sliced on a bias