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Italian Ricotta Christmas Cookies
By zircon50
COOKIES: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on low speed until blended, then beat on high speed until light and...
- COOKIES:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 15 oz. Ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons vanilla (or 2 teaspoons anise, or lemon extract)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups flour
- 2 Tablespoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- GLAZE FROSTING:
- 2 Cups Confectioners Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
- 1/3 cup water (or milk)
Cashew Chicken (Pioneer Woman)
By zircon50
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, brown sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, 1/4 cup of the soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of...
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup whole roasted, unsalted cashews
- 1/3 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie (Nancy Fuller)
By zircon50
MAKE THE CRUST: Combine the flour, salt and butter in a large bowl
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
- 1 1/4 pounds rhubarb
- 2 pints strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Strawberry Glaze
By zircon50
Combine the water, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a large saucepan on high heat
- ◾2 pounds (32 oz.) fresh strawberries, stems removed
- ◾1/2 cup sugar
- ◾2/3 cup water
- ◾2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ◾1 tablespoon corn starch
Red Velvet Sponge Cake Recipe
By zircon50
1. Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit Degree
- CAKE:
- 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- FROSTING:
- 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Taco Ring
By zircon50
1. Separate the crescent pastry and lay out in a circle, pointed ends out on a foil lined pizza pan, sprayed very l...
- 2 crescent roll tubes
- 1 LB ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- 1 or 2 diced tomatoes depending on size
Slow Cooker Apple Butter
By zircon50
1.Place the apples in a large (5- or 6-quart) slow cooker
- 4 to 5 pounds apples, cored and sliced
- 1/2 to 1 cup unsweetened frozen apple juice concentrate, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- pinch of salt
Tropical Squeeze Yonanas
By zircon50
Let the fruit thaw, push fruit through the machine, enjoy!
- Ingredients: 2 Bananas, 2 Pineapple rings, 1 cup of mixed berries, half a mango, half a peach
Chinese Chicken Wings (TS)
By zircon50
Place wings in a large plastic zipping bag; set aside
- 2 to 3 pounds chicken wings
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Optional: celery sticks and ranch salad dressing
Most Perfect Fudge (12/4/14)
By zircon50
Tips Rules: - Prepare all ingredients in advance and scoop out marshmallow creme onto buttered plate in advance
- 4 c. sugar
- 1 T. flour
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 stick butter
- 1 t. salt
- 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 large (13 oz.) jar JET PUFFED ONLY Marshmallow Creme
- 4 t. vanilla
- 1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
- Variation -- Peanut butter fudge
- 1 c. peanut butter