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Limoncello Tiramisú (Lidia Bastianich)
By zircon50
Though Treviso is recognized as the birthplace of tiramisú, the precise origins of this phenomenally popular desse...
- 5 large eggs
- 5 or 6 lemons
- 1 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 cups limoncello liqueur
- 1 cup water
- 1 lb. (2 cups) mascarpone, at room temperature
- 40 ladyfingers (preferably imported Italian savoiardi) or more as needed
Berry Bagel Puffs
By zircon50
Combine the water, sugar and yeast iIn the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the yea...
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
- One 1/4-ounce package dry active yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar, plus 2 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries, chopped
- 6 ounces fresh blueberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- For filling variations, see recipe below
Kentucky Derby Pie
By zircon50
Preheat the oven to 400°
- FILLING:
- 1 homemade 9” unbaked pie shell
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons Kentucky Bourbon
- 1 cup toasted walnuts (toast in a 350° oven for 8-10 minutes)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- TOPPING:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Kentucky Bourbon
Chocolate Bark with Pistachios & Dried Cherries (Eating Well)
By zircon50
With the news that dark chocolate contains some healthful properties, there is a better excuse than ever to indulge...
- 3/4 cup roasted, shelled pistachios, (3 ounces), coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup dried cherries, or dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 24 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, divided
Potato Salad W/Mustard Dressing (Marcia Adams)
By zircon50
OOOH - Is this ever a goody
- 5 lbs red potatoes, peeled & quartered
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 3/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup yellow ballpark mustard
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar, plus
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 cup water (less 2 T water)
Baked Ziti (Pioneer Woman)
By zircon50
Double all ingredients, if making in a larger baking dish, for a larger crowd
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- Two 14.5-ounce cans tomato sauce or marinara sauce
- One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes with juice
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound ziti
- 1 1/2 pounds mozzarella, grated
- One 15-ounce tub whole-milk ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 eggs
Homemade Marshmallow Crème Recipe
By zircon50
Stir together the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a small saucepan over high heat
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Rum and Raisin Cheesecake
By zircon50
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- FOR THE CRUST:
- 2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 4 eggs
- 3 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar or 1 can 14 ozs sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 tbs flour
- 1 cup rum-soaked raisins
Tunnel of Fudge Cake (from Cook's Country)
By zircon50
We wanted to resurrect the classic childhood favorite Tunnel of Fudge Cake without the benefit of a prepackaged cak...
- FOR THE CAKE:
- 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting pan
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped fine
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp. water
Cherry Clafouti (America's Test Kitchen)
By zircon50
1. Adjust oven racks to lowest and upper-middle positions; place 12-inch skillet on lower rack and heat oven to 42...
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh sweet cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, plus 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup (4 2/3 ounces) plus 2 teaspoonssugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter