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Sunny's Butter Pecan Ice Cream
By barbaran
In a large saute pan, melt the butter and then add the brown sugar, salt, and pecans, in that order, with a stir be...
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 (5 1/3-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Rum Raisin Cupcakes with Rum Raisin Buttercream
By barbaran
For the buttercream: Bring the rum and cane sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan
- 1 1/2 cups golden rum
- 1 tablespoon pure cane sugar
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 to 4 cups organic powdered sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon pure rum extract
- Nonstick baking spray
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 3/4 cups pure cane sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure rum extract
- 6 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
Potato and Cheddar-Cheese Soup
By barbaran
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- 1/4 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 pounds baking potatoes (about 6), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4-1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces cheddar, grated (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup chopped chives or scallion tops
Apple Raisin Muffins
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups grated apples
- 2 cups raisins
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 31/2 cups all-purpose flour
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
By barbaran
Bake the pie crust according to the package directions and allow it to cool
- 1 (9-inch) frozen deep-dish pie crust
- 32 jumbo marshmallows
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12-ounce container whipped topping
- Cinnamon, garnish
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 1/4 pounds semisweet chocolate chunks
Cinnamon Baked French Toast
By barbaran
For the French toast: Grease the baking pan with butter
- Butter, for greasing
- 1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread
- 8 whole eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces, plus more for serving
- Warm pancake syrup, for serving
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, for serving
- Special equipment: 9-by-13-inch baking pan
Barbecue Chicken
By barbaran
Rinse chicken halves in cold water and pat dry with paper towels
- 2 chickens (or 4 whole bone-in chicken breasts) halved lengthwise
- 1 1/2 cups Italian dressing, recipe follows
- 1/4 cup Neelys Barbecue Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 cup Neelys Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
- 2 tablespoons ground mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons Neelys Barbecue Seasoning
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup canola oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cups paprika
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Uncle Wilson's Grilled Onions
By barbaran
Peel and wash the onions. With the point of a small, sharp knife, cut a 1-inch core from the top of each onion and ...
- 6 large sweet white onions, such as Vidalia
- 12 strips bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper
Tiramisu Cupcakes
By barbaran
For the cupcakes: Preheat the convection oven to 325 degrees F
- Crushed chocolate covered coffee beans
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
- One 8-ounce container mascarpone
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Cocoa powder, for garnish
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish