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Cannoli Cake
By zircon50
• Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using two greased and floured 9-in
- FILLING:
- 1 package French vanilla cake mix (regular size)
- 1 carton (16 ounces) ricotta cheese (drained overnight using a mesh sieve)
- 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- FROSTING:
- 2 cartons (8 ounces each) Mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Honey Rotisserie Chicken
By zircon50
Whole juicy chicken just like you get at the deli counter
- 1 whole broiler-fryer chicken
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- seasoned garlic salt
Homemade Green Bean Casserole (Pioneer Woman)
By zircon50
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, ends cut off
- Salt
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 whole large onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for thinning if needed
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Parmesan Cheese Sauce
By zircon50
1. Melt butter on low heat in a saucepan
- 2 cups flour
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups milk
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cups grated, Parmesan Cheese
Blueberry Cobbler (Martha Stewart)
By zircon50
Step 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup cold heavy cream, plus more for brushing
- 6 cups (3 pints) blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar, plus more if needed
- 1/4 cup cornstarch, plus more if needed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Sanding sugar, for sprinkling
Peach Ice Cream
By zircon50
Cut an X in bottom of each peach, then blanch in boiling water 15 seconds
- 2 pounds ripe peaches
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
Beignets (Martha Stewart)
By zircon50
Using a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix together yeast, warm water, and granulated sugar
- 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110 degrees)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface and baking sheet
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 8 cups safflower oil, for bowl and frying
- Confectioners' sugar, for coating
Belgian Waffles (1964-1965 NY World's Fair)
By zircon50
In 1987, a Queens activist, the late, great David Oats, was determined that there be a third World’s Fair
- 3 cups milk, divided
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
- 4 cups all purpose unbleached flour
Best Ground Beef Chili (America's Test Kitchen)
By zircon50
1.Set a rack to lower-middle of your oven and pre-heat to 275-degrees
- 2-lbs 85% lean ground beef
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper
- 3/4-teaspoon baking soda
- 6 dried ancho chile
- 1 ounce tortilla chip, crushed (1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 14-1/2-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 3 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 15 -oz-can pinto bean
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 Lime, cut into wedges
- Coarsely chopped cilantro
- Chopped red onion
- Additional garnishes: diced avocado, sour cream, and shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, tortilla chips and/or steamed white rice.
Pina Colada Trifle
By zircon50
•In a medium bowl, combine milk and pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (4-serving size) package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (9-inch) round angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 cup toasted coconut
- 8 maraschino cherries