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Baklava (Pioneer Woman)
By peridot728
Remove the thawed phyllo from the fridge 1 hour before using
- 1 package frozen phyllo dough, thawed in the fridge (see Cook's Note)
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter
- 4 cups chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups honey
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sweet Butternut Squash (Tara McConnell)
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 375F. Place squash halves in a 3-1/2 quart baking dish, trimming ends to make fit if need be
- 1 butternut squash, cut in half and seeds scraped out
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 3 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Summer Garden Pasta (Ina Garten)
By peridot728
Combine the cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the p...
- 4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- Good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
- 18 large basil leaves, julienned, plus extra for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound dried angel hair pasta
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Limoncello Tiramisu
By peridot728
In a small pan, heat the limoncello, water, sugar and lemon juice to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce the ...
- For The Mascarpone Cream:
- Yield: Serves 10 - 12Prep Time: 30 mins
- 1 Cup Limoncello Liqueur
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 3/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 40 Savoiardi or Lady Finger Cookies (2 Packages)
- 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 16 Ounces Mascarpone Cream, Room Temperature
- 1 (10 Ounce) Jar Lemon Curd, divided
- Garnish:
- Remaining Lemon Curd
- Lightly Toasted Sliced Almonds
Gnocchi w/Basil Pesto (Vitamix)
By peridot728
Gnocchi Directions: Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add a teaspoon of salt, and bring to a bo...
- 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled, washed, and halved or quartered
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Ground nutmeg, to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 to 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, as needed
Mocha Brownies
By peridot728
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- Nonstick baking spray
- Four 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate
- 2 sticks butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
GINGER-GARLIC FISH IN PARCHMENT
By peridot728
Rip off 4 pieces of parchment to form packets each about 12-inches long
- Parchment paper
- 4 (6-7 ounce) portions sea bass
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch scallions, cut into 3-inch pieces on an angle
- 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
- 3-4-inch knob ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons tamari sauce
Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
By peridot728
Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Colored sugar and milk, for decorating, or Royal Icing, recipe follows
- 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons meringue powder (egg white powder)
- Food coloring, as desired
HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN (SLOW COOKER)
By peridot728
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, garlic, basil, chili flakes and black pepper
- Serves 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 to 4 hours
- – 1-1/2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 to 8 thighs)
- – 1 pound baby red potatoes, halved
- – 1 pound small whole carrots, cleaned and stems removed
- – 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- – 1/2 cup soy sauce
- – 1/2 cup honey
- – 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- – 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- – 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, plus more to taste
- – 8 cloves garlic, minced
Chocolate-Ricotta Pie (Giada)
By peridot728
Blend the flour, cornmeal, 3/4 cup pine nuts, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt in a food processor until finely ground
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 3/4 cup pine nuts, plus 3/4 cup, toasted (about 8 ounces in total) 1/4 cup sugar, plus 3/4 cup
- Pinch salt
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (about 1 1/3 cups)
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 3 large egg yolks