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Grown Up Mac and Cheese
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 4 ounces thick-sliced bacon
- Vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
- 3 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated
- 2 ounces blue cheese, such as Roquefort, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch nutmeg
- 2 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
Chicken Florentine Pasta
By barbaran
Cook the pasta according to package directions in lightly salted water
- 1 pound penne
- Salt
- 4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
- Ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup low-sodium broth, more if needed
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 bag baby spinach
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 4 ounces Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler, plus more for serving
Monster Club
By barbaran
Cut each chicken breast into 2 equal serving portions
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
- 1 (8-ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 12 slices white bread
- 8 slices bacon, cooked
- 8 slices plum tomato
- 8 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Muenster cheese
Cheesecake In A Blender
By barbaran
Cook time: 55 Min Difficulty: EASY Prep time: 10 Min Serves: 8
- CRUST INGREDIENTS:
- Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 c sugar
- 1 stk butter, melted
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- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- CHEESECAKE BODY INGREDIENTS:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 c sugar
- 1 1/4 c milk
- fruit or cinnamon for garnish
- Directions
German Chocolate Cupcakes
By barbaran
A low-fat version of the delectable treat
- 1 can(s) (16-oz.) sauerkraut, drained
- 2 can(s) (14.5) pear halves, in light syrup
- 1 box(es) (18.25-oz.) devil's food cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup(s) (fat-free sweetened) condensed milk
- .75 cup(s) (unsweetened) applesauce
- .25 cup(s) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon(s) (unsalted) butter
- 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- .25 teaspoon(s) almond extract
- .5 cup(s) (flaked) coconut
- .5 cup(s) chopped pecans
Coffee Banana Pudding
By barbaran
1/4 cup Butter 2/3 cup Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 4 Bananas (cut in half lengthw...
- For the Bananas Foster:
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 2/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 4 Bananas (cut in half lengthwise and then halved)
- 1 cup Coffee
- 1/2 cup Toasted Pecans (roughly chopped)
- For the 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 teaspoon Vanilla
- For Assembly:
- 3 cups Crushed Vanilla Wafer Cookies
- Whipped Cream
Warm Mexican Crab Dip
By barbaran
In a 4-quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper, plus slices for garnish, optional
- 1/2 cup light beer
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) block pasteurized prepared cheese product
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, drained and picked for shells
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup minced green onion
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Tortilla chips, for serving, recipe follows
- Oil
- 6 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- Salt
Molten Chocolate Cinnamon Pots
By barbaran
Powdered sugar, for dusting Special Equipment: Mixer with whisk attachment and 8 (4-ounce) ramekins Preheat the o...
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for ramekins
- 1 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, for ramekins
- 10 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salisbury Steak
By barbaran
For the meat mixture: Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon an...
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cube beef bouillon, crumbled (or powdered beef base)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole onion, halved and thinly sliced (or diced if you prefer)
- 2 cups beef broth, more if needed for thinning
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon seasoning sauce, such as Kitchen Bouquet, optional
- 4 dashes Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional
- Salt and pepper
Slow-Cooker Brisket Sandwiches
By barbaran
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 2tablespoons vegetable oil
- 15-to-6-pound first-cut or flat-cut brisket, cut into 3 pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 112-ounce bottle stout beer
- 4stalks celery, cut into large pieces
- 2/3cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2cup tomato paste
- 1/2cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3cup dijon mustard
- 1/3cup soy sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1teaspoon paprika
- 2brioche or other rolls, split open and toasted
- Coleslaw, for serving