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Stuffed Cabbage (Jewish Holocaust Survivor Cookbook)
By zircon50
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 1 LARGE head cabbage with the core removed
- 1 lb. ground beef (not too lean; to keep moist)
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon coarse (Kosher) salt (1/2 teaspoon, if using regular salt)
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 celery stalks with leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
- FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE
- 1 small can tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 large can tomato sauce (28 oz)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 tart apple, grated
- 7 gingersnaps, softened in hot water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Carrot Bundt Cake (TS)
By zircon50
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- FOR THE CARROT CAKE:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 large carrots)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ¼ cup chopped pecans, for topping
Boston Cream Cupcakes (Lidia Bastianich)
By zircon50
TO MAKE THE PASTRY CREAM In a medium pot, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt
- FOR THE PASTRY CREAM
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- Pinch kosher salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- FOR THE CUPCAKES
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons softened butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- FOR THE GLAZE
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- pinch kosher salt
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
Baked Apple Cider Donuts
By zircon50
Makes 15 donuts. Double the recipe, to make 30 donuts
- FOR THE DONUTS:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. butter, melted
- FOR THE CINNAMON-SUGAR TOPPING:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon
- 3 tbsp. butter, melted
Foolproof Pie Dough (America's Test Kitchen)
By zircon50
Since water bonds with flour to form gluten, too much of it makes a crust tough
- 9-inch one 9-inch Double-Crust Pie
- 2 1/2 2 1/2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 1/2 ounces)
- 1 1 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 2 2 tablespoons sugar
- 12 12 1/2 1/4-inch tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 1/2 4 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup vodka, cold
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup cold water
Portobello Mushroom Lasagna (Barefoot Contessa)
By zircon50
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Kosher salt
- Good olive oil
- 3/4 pound dried lasagna noodles
- 4 cups whole milk
- 12 tablespoons (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 pounds portobello mushrooms
- 1 cup freshly ground Parmesan
No-Boil (Easy) Macaroni & Cheese
By zircon50
I found this recipe in a doctor's office
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked large macaroni
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (4 cups) quart milk
Chocolate Espresso Crinkle Cookies
By zircon50
In a bowl combine the dry ingredients; flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder & salt
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- confectioner’s sugar for rolling
Chicken Divan (Paula Deen)
By zircon50
July 19, 2011
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli, chopped
- 6 cup shredded chicken, cooked
- 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
Pineapple Smoothie (Flat Belly Diet)
By zircon50
A refreshing Flat Belly Diet jumpstart snack
- 1 cup skim milk
- 4 oz canned pineapple (or freshly-cut) tidbits in juice
- 1 Tbsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil
- Handful of ice