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Fruit Cake
By zircon50
Combine dried fruits, candied ginger and both zests
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup currants
- 1/2 cup sun dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sun dried blueberries
- 1/2 cup sun dried cherries
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- Zest of one lemon, chopped coarsely
- Zest of one orange, chopped coarsely
- 1/4 cup candied ginger, chopped
- 1 cup gold rum
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 ounces unsalted butter (1 1/4 sticks)
- 1 cup unfiltered apple juice
- 4 whole cloves, ground
- 6 allspice berries, ground
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup toasted pecans, broken
- Brandy for basting and/or spritzing
THICK-CRUST SICILIAN-STYLE PIZZA (America's Test Kitchen)
By zircon50
Make the Dough: Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, sugar and ...
- FOR THE DOUGH:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semolina flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant (rapid rise) yeast
- 1 2/3 cups ice water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- FOR THE PIZZA:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup)
- 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (3 cups)
Beef Stew Shepherd's Pie (Pioneer Woman)
By zircon50
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- BEEF STEW WITH BEER AND PAPRIKA:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef stock
- One 12-ounce can beer
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Minced fresh parsley, optional, for serving
- HORSERADISH MASHED POTATOES:
- 5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon horseradish cream
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Cheese Soufflé Recipe (America's Test Kitchen)
By zircon50
We wanted a cheese soufflé with bold cheese flavor, good stature, a light, but not-too-airy texture, without the f...
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup (1 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk
- 6 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Shrimp Scampi with Bucatini Noodles (Nancy Fuller)
By zircon50
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 8 ounces bucatini noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 pound large shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Sausage Potato Bake
By zircon50
Preheat the oven to 425°F
- 1 pound mild or hot pork sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 red new potatoes, quartered
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon tried thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Chocolate Clove Drops
By zircon50
Chocolate Clove Drops, another perfect cookie recipe from Italy
- 2 1/2 cups of flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, melted and cooled
Appel Strudel (Authentic German)
By zircon50
Combine the raisins and brandy and let stand overnight
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored and grated
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 5 sheets frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- sifted powdered sugar
- whipping cream
Salmon Burgers
By zircon50
Mix together mayo with pickles, capers, dill, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt and pepper
- 1 cup mayo
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped gherkins or cornichons pickles
- 2 tablespoons capers, chopped
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lb. (or 4 (6 oz) pieces) boneless, skinless salmon filets, chopped into 2-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- A handful of cracker crumbs or fine bread crumbs
- Olive oil
- Sliced lettuce, tomato and red onions
- 4 crusty burger rolls, split
Blue Ribbon Apple Pie II
By zircon50
Mix the pie ingredients with your hands to form a uniform mixture
- Easy No-Fail Pie Crust:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup Crisco shortening (butter-flavored or regular, I prefer regular)
- Blue-Ribbon Apple Pie:
- 1 recipe double-crust pie dough (easy, no-fail recipe directions below)
- 2 1/2 pounds (about 5) firm tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (I used Granny Smith)
- 2 1/2 pounds (about 5) firm, sweet apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick (I used Gala)
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg white, beaten lightly