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Coffee Cake Muffins
By barbaran
These moist and flavorful coffee cake muffins can be enjoyed any day of the week
- 1 cup(s) packed dark-brown sugar
- 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature plus more for pans
- 1.75 cup(s) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pans
- 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
- 1 cup(s) sour cream
- 1 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Confectioners' sugar (optional)
Molten Chocolate Cake with Caramel Filling
By barbaran
What's more decadent than molten chocolate cake? One filled with warm caramel, reveals Food and Wine's Grace Parisi
- 1 stick(s) unsalted butter, plus melted butter for brushing
- 1 tablespoon(s) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup(s) plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 6 ounce(s) dark chocolate (70 percent cacao), chopped
- 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- pinch(s) salt
- 4 teaspoon(s) (heaping) cold, store-bought caramel sauce
- Flaky Maldon sea salt for sprinkling
- Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling
Pignoli Cookies
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- One 15-ounce can almond paste, finely crumbled
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 lemon, zested
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- Pinch fine salt
- 1/2 to 3/4 cups pine nuts
- Special Equipment: disposable pastry bag
Chocolate Cherry Cola Cupcakes with Red Licorice Filling and Marshmallow Frosting
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1 cherry cola, warmed in microwave for 1 minute
- Red Licorice Filling, recipe follows
- 2 cups crushed yogurt-covered pretzels
- Marshmallow Frosting, recipe follows
- Cherry Cola Glaze, recipe follows
- 5 10 red licorice (about 10 jumbo pieces) (recommended: Red Vines)
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
- 8 egg whites
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 to 5 teaspoons cherry cola
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
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
Firecracker Chicken Stir-Fry
By barbaran
HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat
- 1 Tbsp. oil
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red pepper, cut into strips
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1/3 cup KRAFT Light Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
Pink Lemonade Layer Cake
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more, for coating pans
- 1 (18 1/4-ounce) box white cake mix
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons sweetened pink lemonade drink powder
- 1 pound confectioners' sugar
- 5 tablespoons frozen pink lemonade concentrate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Coconut Tiramisu
By barbaran
Beat together the cheeses in a large bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth
- 8 ounces Neufchatel or fat-free cream cheese, softened
- One 4-ounce container mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup rum
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups shredded toasted coconut
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 2 dozen ladyfingers
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped with 1 tablespoon sugar until stiff
French Onion Soup
By barbaran
Coat a large deep pot with olive oil
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 large onions, thinly sliced from stem to root end
- Kosher salt
- 6 ounces dry sherry
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 bundle thyme
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 12 thin slices baguette
- 1/2 pound Gruyere, grated
- 1/2 bunch chopped chives
Sweet & Spicy Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
By barbaran
Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds; set aside
- 6 jalapeno peppers
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 bacon strips, halved widthwise
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili seasoning