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Patty Melt
By barbaran
Generously season the beef with salt and pepper and form into 2 (1/2-inch thick) oval patties
- 12 ounces ground beef (preferably chuck)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced into half moons
- Small pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- Mustard, for serving
- Pickles, for serving
Bacon & Tomato Spaghetti Recipe
By barbaran
Directions Cook spaghetti according to package directions
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Cornbread Stuffed Jalepeno Poppers
By barbaran
Yields: 6 servings Preparation Preheat oven to 400ºF
- Share:
- 1 box cornbread mix
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 5 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 30 to 35 jalapeño peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed
Winning Recipe Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 2 2 peeled, and chopped (recommended: 2 Granny Smith and 2 Fuji)
- Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
- Caramel syrup, for garnish
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 (8-ounce) bar cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 4 2 powdered sugar (about 2 pounds)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spinach and Bacon Quiche
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach, packed
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust, fitted to a 9-inch glass pie plate
Granny's Old Fashioned Pudding Cake Vigilante
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 small box vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Interstate Chili
By barbaran
To prepare the chili: Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Vidalia onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 jalapeno peppers, minced
- 3 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cayenne
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- 6 links Mexican chorizo, removed from casings
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Gravy Master
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 to 3 bay leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream, for garnish
- 3 cups grated Cheddar, for garnish
- 1 small onion, diced, for garnish
- 1 (10-ounce) bags corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salt
Easy Calzones
By barbaran
Place the frozen rolls (or frozen bread loaves) on a baking sheet to thaw
- 16 whole frozen, un-risen dinner rolls (I use Rhodes, can also use frozen bread loaves)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 whole medium onion, diced
- 1 pound breakfast or Italian sausage
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta
- 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper
- 2 whole eggs plus 1 whole egg, beaten
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- Marinara Sauce, warmed, for serving, recipe follows
- Olive oil
- 3 to 4 whole cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole small to medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- Three 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- Salt and ground pepper
- Pinch sugar
- Fresh parsley leaves
- Fresh basil leaves
"Bawlmer" Crab Cakes
By barbaran
Place the crab meat in a large mixing bowl, being very gentle to not break up the lumps
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard (recommended: Gulden's)
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 slices white bread, crust removed
- 3 ounces whole milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Jalapeño Popper Sliders
By barbaran
Yields: Makes 12 sliders Preparation Pre-heat a griddle or grill to medium-high heat
- Share:
- 3 large jalapeño peppers
- 1 Fresno chili pepper, sliced into 1/8-1/4-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) or vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons yellow onion, grated
- 1 large clove garlic, grated or minced
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (a small handful), finely chopped
- 2 pounds coarse ground beef sirloin or chuck
- 12 2-inch x 2-inch slices of sharp yellow cheddar or smoked yellow cheddar cheese
- 12 slider rolls, such as 3-inch brioche rolls or cornmeal-topped dinner rolls, split