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Blueberry Pie (America's Test Kitchen)
By zircon50
Why this recipe works: When perfecting our blueberry pie recipe, we found that adding a peeled, grated Granny Smith...
- FOOLPROOF PIE DOUGH
- 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 1/2 ounces), plus more for work surface
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening , cold, cut into 4 pieces
- 1/4 cup vodka , cold (see note)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- BLUEBERRY PIE FILLING
- 6 cups fresh blueberries (about 30 ounces) (see note)
- 1 Granny Smith apple , peeled and grated on large holes of box grater
- 2 teaspoons grated zest and 2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup sugar (5 1/4 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca , ground (see note)
- pinch table salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
Churros (Baked)
By zircon50
A churro is basically a fried donut that’s often served for breakfast in Spain but here in the U
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Chicken Enchiladas (Pioneer Woman)
By zircon50
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 10 to 12 corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons Cajun spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- Three 15-ounce cans green enchilada sauce (or use red if preferred!)
- 3 cups grated Cheddar-Jack cheese, plus more if needed
- Sour cream, for serving
- Diced tomatoes, for serving
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Glaze (Whole Foods Market)
By zircon50
Nutritional Info: Per Serving:Serving size: 1 slice, 440 calories (300 from fat), 34g total fat, 19g saturated fat
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips or bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 3 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon gluten-free pure vanilla extract
Crab Cakes (Trisha Yearwood)
By zircon50
For the tartar sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, relish, hot sauce, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning and...
- CAJUN TARTAR SAUCE:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet relish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- CRAB CAKES:
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
- 3 to 4 dashes hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (see Cook's Note)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes
By zircon50
CUPCAKES: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup coffee, room temperature
- CHOCOLATE CHILI BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temp
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Salted Caramel Brownies (Barefoot Contessa)
By zircon50
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces plus 6 ounces Hershey's semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules, such as Nescafe
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 to 6 ounces good caramel sauce, such as Fran's
- 2 to 3 teaspoons flaked sea salt, such as Maldon
Italian Anise Cookies
By zircon50
*cookie* in small bowl add flour and baking powder; mix; set aside
- ANISE ICING:
- 3 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 5 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter; melted
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 bottles anise
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup Crisco
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- milk
- 1/2 box powered sugar
- 1/2 bottle anise
- colored sprinkles
Orange Julius Clone
By zircon50
Combine all of the ingredients (EXCEPT ICE) in a blender and blend on high speed for 15 to 30 seconds or until the ...
- 1 1/4 cups orange juice
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons egg white or egg substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups ice
Mustard-Roasted Potatoes (Barefoot Contessa)
By zircon50
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- 2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes (or small Yukon Gold potatoes)
- 2 yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley