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Parker's Beef Stew (Barefoot Contessa)
By zircon50
Place the beef in a bowl with red wine, garlic, and bay leaves
- 2 1/2 pounds good quality chuck beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 (750-ml bottle) good red wine
- 3 whole garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Good olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut diagonally in 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/2 pound white mushrooms, stems discarded and cut in 1/2
- 1 pound small potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 cups or 1 (14 1/2-ounce can) chicken stock or broth
- 1 large (or 2 small) branch fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas
Pineapple Pecan Upside-Down Cake (by David Venable, QVC)
By zircon50
Add butter to a 10'' skillet or (9'' round baking pan) and place it inside a warm oven until it's melted (about 5 m...
- Topping:
- 1 medium pineapple (peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced 1/4'' thick) or 1 (20-oz) can sliced pineapple
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 6-8 maraschino cherries, red and green
- A few whole pecans
- Batter:
- 1 cup flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 Tbsp pineapple juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage
By zircon50
1. In a large saucepan, layer about 10 large cabbage leaves
- 10 large cabbage leaves
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup uncooked rice
- 1/4 cup onion, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 onion, sliced thinly
- 1 can chicken or beef broth (I used chicken)
- 1 large can diced tomatoes
- juice from 1 lemon (or 2 tablespoons)
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Mexican Macaroni Salad (Pioneer Woman)
By zircon50
For the salad: Cook the macaroni according to the package directions
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- Vegetable oil, for oiling grill
- 2 ears corn
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped black olives
- 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Homemade Applesauce (Barefoot Contessa)
By zircon50
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 large navel oranges, zested and juiced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 6 to 8 apples)
- 3 pounds sweet red apples, such as Macoun, McIntosh, or Winesap (about 6 to 8 apples)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Foolproof Single-Crust Pie Dough (Christopher Kimball)
By zircon50
In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch
- Ingredients:
- 3 Tbs. water
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 cup (5 oz./155 g) plus 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 10 Tbs. (1 1/4 sticks) (5 oz./150 g) cold salted butter, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces
- 2 Tbs. sour cream
Pineapple Upside-Down Coffee Cake (Better Homes & Gardens)
By zircon50
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 12 canned pineapple rings in juice*
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Vanilla Greek yogurt or sweetened whipped cream (optional)
- 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar (optional)
- 12 maraschino cherries (optional)
KIND Bar Copycat | Blueberry Pecan
By zircon50
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION for 1 bar: 135 calories, 7
- FOR NUT MIXTURE:
- 2 cups whole roasted* unsalted almonds
- 3/4 cups roasted* pecans, chopped
- 1 cup dried blueberries (dice 1/3 cup, leave 2/3 cup whole)
- 1/2 cup puffed millet, rice (or other puffed whole grain; or crispy brown rice cereal)
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- FOR SYRUP:
- 1/2 cup honey**
- 1/3 cup brown rice syrup (may substitute light corn syrup)
- 1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate (thawed)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Shepherd's Pie (America's Test Kitchen)
By zircon50
Why this recipe works: The traditional version of this dish of meat and gravy topped with mashed potatoes is time...
- Serves 4 to 6
- Don’t use ground beef that’s fattier than 93 percent or the dish will be greasy.
- Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds 93% lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg yolk
- 8 scallions, green parts only, sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Madeira or ruby port
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Chicken a la King (Pastry Puffs)
By zircon50
Bake pastry shells according to package directions
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 cup frozen petite peas