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Oatmeal Cream Pies
By desteech
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds
- * 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- * 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- * 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- * 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- * 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- * 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- * 3/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
- * 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- * 1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses
- * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- * 2 large eggs
- * 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
- * 1/2 cup golden raisins
- * 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- * 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Blackberry-Swirl Pound Cake Recipe
By desteech
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- * 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- * 6 ounces blackberries (1 1/3 cups)
- * 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- * 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- * 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- * 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- * 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- * 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- * 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
Puffed-Rice Bars with Peanut Butter and Chocolate
By desteech
Butter an 8-inch square baking dish
- * 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
- * 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- * 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, preferably natural
- * 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- * 6 cups puffed-rice cereal
- * Nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil, for pressing
- * 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- * 1/4 cup chopped, roasted salted peanuts
Roast Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
By desteech
Served with Parmesan Polenta & Roasted Broccoli Crowns
- Roast Chicken:
- 4 pieces of chicken, preferably skin on
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 shallots sliced
- kosher salt
- pepper
- finely chopped parsley or rosemary
Pecan-Crusted Tilapia
By desteech
This recipe works without the Golden Rum Butter Sauce if you are short on time
- * 1/2 cup pecan halves
- * 4 (6-oz.) fresh tilapia fillets
- * 1 teaspoon salt
- * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- * 3 tablespoons butter
- * Golden Rum-Butter Sauce
- * Garnishes: lemon wedge, fresh parsley sprig
Golden Rum-Butter Sauce
By desteech
This recipe goes with Pecan-Crusted Tilapia
- * 3 tablespoons butter
- * 1 shallot, minced
- * 1 garlic clove, minced
- * 2 tablespoons rum*
- * 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- * 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- * 1 teaspoon honey
- * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- (I use Malibu Coconut Rum)
Cinnamon-Sugar Pastry Pockets
By desteech
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt
- * 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for working
- * 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- * 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- * 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- * 1 large egg, lightly beaten, plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- * 1/4 cup whole milk
- * 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- * 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- * 1/4 cup light-brown sugar
- * 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Jambalaya
By desteech
1. Sauté the sausage in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until lightly browned
- 3/4 pound smoked sausage, such as andouille, sliced into rounds
- 1 large red pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 scallions, sliced
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size chunks
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Spicy Catfish with Vegetables & Basil Cream
By desteech
Spicy Catfish with Vegetables and Basil Cream is the hearty and rich dish that will impress any guests at a fancy d...
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 4 (6 to 8-ounce) catfish fillets
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- fresh basil sprigs to garnish
Witches Brew
By desteech
Great adult beverage, works well for a Halloween Party
- 2 oz. mixed pineapple and cranberry juice
- 2 oz. 7-Up
- 1 1/4 oz. shot Malibu Coconut Rum