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Italian Easter Ricotta Pie
By zircon50
This Italian Easter Ricotta Pie is a holiday favorite with a sweet cookie-like crust and chocolate chip-studded ora...
- PASTA FROLLA CRUST:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter chilled and diced
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 eggs
- FILLING:
- 1 pound ricotta cheese drained in colander overnight in refrigerator
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 orange zest
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- TOPPING:
- 1 beaten egg
- Ground cinnamon for sprinkling
Old-Fashioned Hermit Bars
By zircon50
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 5–6 teaspoons milk
Old-Fashioned Hermit Bars (Yankee Magazine)
By zircon50
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 5–6 teaspoons milk
Old-Fashioned Hermit Bars (Yankee Magazine)
By zircon50
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 5–6 teaspoons milk
Tuna Noodle Casserole (Pioneer Woman)
By zircon50
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, plus extra for buttering the baking dish
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 ounces white button mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups warmed whole milk
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Three 6.4-ounce cans white albacore tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Serving suggestions: a green salad and crusty bread
The Real Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins Recipe (John Pupek, the baker at Jordan's)
By zircon50
*Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F with rack in the center of the oven
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole fortified eggs such as Eggland’s Best
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups frozen blueberries, thawed
- 1 cup white pastry flour
- 1 cup bread flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for tops
Festive Holiday Fruitcake
By zircon50
Pour bourbon over combined fruits and nuts in large bowl; let stand 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally
- 1/3 cup bourbon or orange juice.
- 1 1/2 cups Deluxe Fruit Cake Mix.
- 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) Glace Colored Pineapple Wedges.
- 1 cup (8 ounces) Glace Whole Red Cherries.
- 1 cup (8 ounces) Glace Whole Green Cherries.
- 1 cup pitted dates, coarsely chopped.
- 2 cups currants or dark raisins.
- 1 cup slivered almonds.
- 1 cup walnut halves.
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar.
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened.
- 5 eggs.
- 2 tablespoons dark molasses.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
Grilled Watermelon Salad with Sweet and Spicy Vinaigrette (The Kitchen)
By zircon50
For the vinaigrette: Combine the oil, honey, lime juice, zest, shallots, hot sauce, garlic and salt and pepper in a...
- VINAIGRETTE:
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes) plus zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup minced shallots (from 1 large)
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce, preferably Texas Pete
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- SALAD:
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 small seedless watermelon
- One 5- to 6-ounce box baby arugula
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 4 ounces premium-quality blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
Strawberry Pie (The Kitchen)
By zircon50
Quarter 2 pounds of the strawberries and set aside
- 3 pounds strawberries, stems removed
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon elderflower liqueur
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- 1 store-bought pie crust baked according to package instructions, or 1 homemade pie crust, blind baked
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pot Roast (very good)
By zircon50
Season the roast with salt and pepper
- 3 lb. eye of round beef roast (or beef roast of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 Medium white onion, peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 4 Medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 2"-3" pieces
- 8 Small baby red potatoes, washed and halved
- 2 stalks celery, washed and cut into 2"-3" pieces
- 1.5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 packet beef gravy mix