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Meatloaf Is the Way to My Heart As Long As It Has Kick and Potatoes Are Around
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sriracha hot chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, grated (on a rasp)
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onion
- 1 scallion, minced
- 1 pound ground chuck, divided
- 1 pound ground dark meat turkey, divided
- 2 slices potato bread, lightly toasted and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, divided
- Special equipment: 9 by 5-inch loaf pan
Pigs in Spicy Buttermilk Blankets
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Pork Sausage, recipe follows
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for bench
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg, well beaten
- Chipotle Agave Mustard, recipe follows
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried ground sage leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons amber agave
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons adobo sauce, from canned chipotles
- Pinch pepper
Mandarin Orange Cake
By barbaran
Combine cake mix, reserved juice, egg whites and oil
- 18-1/2 oz. pkg. white cake mix
- 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained and juice reserved
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 c. oil
- 2 8-oz. cans crushed pineapple
- 3-1/2 oz. pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8-oz. container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 c. sweetened flaked coconut, divided
Brownie Cake
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 ounces chopped unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Smoked Beef Brisket
By barbaran
Make a dry rub by mixing the salt, pepper, garlic and cayenne in a small bowl
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 whole beef brisket, about 10 pounds
Ice Cream Crunch Cake
By barbaran
Put a 9-inch springform pan in the freezer for 15 minutes
- 2 1 1/2-quart containers vanilla ice cream
- 1 9-ounce package chocolate wafers (such as Nabisco Famous)
- 1 7-to-8-ounce bottle chocolate shell ice cream topping
- 1 1 1/2-quart container chocolate ice cream
- 5 cups whipped cream
- Rainbow sprinkles, for decorating (optional)
Golden Santa Bread Recipe
By barbaran
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt
- 4 to 4-1/2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup Imperial Sugar® / Dixie Crystals® Granulated Sugar
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 eggs
- 2 raisins
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 to 3 drops red food coloring
Birthday Sheet Cake
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 18 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 8 ounces (about 1 cup) sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 lemon, zested
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 24 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- Chocolate candies for decorating (recommended: M&M's)
Gina's Seafood Passion Pasta
By barbaran
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Salt freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 (28-ounce can) crushed tomatoes
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound dry sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 pound linguini
- Grated Parmesan, for serving
The Ultimate Cheese Dip: Cheesy Beer
By barbaran
Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups dark beer
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1/4 cup minced garlic
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 4 slices American cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- Soft pretzels, chips, or jerky, for serving