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Oatmeal Muffins (America's Test Kitchen)
By zircon50
Do not use quick or instant oats in this recipe
- TOPPING
- 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup (1 2/3 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped fine
- 1/3 cup packed (2 1/3 ounces) light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- MUFFINS
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 6 tablespoons melted
- 2 cups (6 ounces) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/3 cups packed (9 1/3 ounces) light brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Tomato & Avocado Salsa (Eating Well)
By zircon50
Lovers of fried fish get the taste without all the calories, and the salsa adds a fresh, clean note
- TOMATO & AVOCADO SALSA:
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 jalapeno, minced
- 2-3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Pinch of cayenne, if desired
- FISH TACOS:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/3 cup beer
- 8 ounces tilapia fillet, cut crosswise into 1-inch wide strips
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 4 corn tortillas, warmed
Chicken Marsala (America's Test Kitchen)
By zircon50
It is worth spending a little extra for a moderately priced dry Marsala ($10 to $12 per bottle)
- 2 1/4 cups dry Marsala
- 4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed
- 4 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 3 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced thin
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
MARTHASTEWART.COM
By zircon50
Martha shows you how to make an orange
- Main Ingredient Main Ingredient Beef Berries Chocolate Eggs Fish Fruit Lamb Meat Pasta and noodles Pork Potatoes Poultry Shellfish
Italian Easter Egg Sweet Bread Ring
By zircon50
Makes 2 loaves
- 1/2 cup of Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup of Milk
- 1 Envelope of Yeast (2 1/2 tsp)
- 1/2 cup of Warm Water, about 110 degrees
- 3 Eggs, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup of Sugar
- 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tbsp of Orange Zest
- 4 1/2 to 5 cups of All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp of Salt
- 6 Hard Boiled Eggs (optional)
- Multi-Colored Sprinkles
- 1 Egg, beaten with a little bit of water to make an egg wash
Chicken Chow Mein (Cook's Country)
By zircon50
Purchase thin, round fresh Chinese egg noodles, not flat and/or dried noodles, or substitute 6 ounces of dried chow...
- 1 (9-ounce) package fresh Chinese noodles
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced thin
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch matchsticks
- 2 celery ribs, cut on bias into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 4 scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced thin
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 ounces (2 cups) mung bean sprouts
No-stick Baking Pan Spread
By zircon50
Use as you would a baking spray, to avoid having cake stick to baking pan when being removed
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup shortening
Arancini (Italian Rice Balls)
By zircon50
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
- 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Lower-fat Grasshopper Pie
By zircon50
For the Crust Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 350° F
- For the Crust
- 16 Cool Mint Oreo cookies, broken into rough pieces
- 3 Tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- For the Filling
- 3-ounce package lime flavored gelatin
- 2/3 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons green crème de menthe liqueur
- 2 tablespoons white crème de cacao liqueur
- 3-1/2 cups non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
Cinnamon Spiced Pecans
By zircon50
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon and salt; set aside
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 1 pound large pecan halves