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PEANUT BUTTER PASSION CAKE
By Cindy
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- FOR CAKE:
- 2 c sugar
- 1 c vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 c all purpose flour
- 3/4 c cocoa, unsweetened
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 c coffee, room temperature
- 1 c buttermilk
- FOR FROSTING:
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 c peanut butter, creamy
- 1/2 c powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 12 oz non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 c chocolate cookie crumbs
- 2 c chopped peanut butter cups
- 1/4 c prepared chocolate frosting
Lemon Chicken
By Cindy
Coat the chunked chicken lightly in flour, seasoned with a little salt
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or chicken tenders, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose unbleached flour
- Coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons wok or vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan (preferred brand: House of Tsang)
- 1 tablespoon (a splash) white or rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- 8 ounces (1 cup) prepared lemon curd
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced or 20 blades fresh chives, finely chopped
Tres Leches Bread Pudding
By Cindy
Coat the insert of a slow cooker with nonstick spray
- CINNAMON SUGAR SAUCE:
- Nonstick spray
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 9 large egg yolks
- 1 loaf challah bread, cut or torn into 1-inch pieces (stale is best)
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- Cinnamon Sugar Sauce, recipe follows
- Freshly whipped cream, for serving
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Rosemary-Garlic Steaks with Arugula, Tomatoes and Parmigiano-Reggiano
By Cindy
Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high to high
- 4 sirloin steaks, 1-inch thick, about 10 to 12-ounces each
- 2 cloves garlic, cracked from skin and halved
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, plus 2 tablespoons
- 4 sprigs rosemary very finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper or grill seasoning, if desired
- 4 cups arugula leaves
- 1 pint multi-color, yellow or red cherry heirloom tomatoes or 2 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 lemon
- Parmigiano-Reggiano, for grating
Pumpkin Smoothie
By Cindy
Place pumpkin, soy milk, ice, honey, and pumpkin pie spice in blender
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin add to shopping list
- 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Rustic Fall Vegetable Soup
By Cindy
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the butter or oil over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium winter squash, peeled and diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pasta with Leeks
By Cindy
Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound egg tagliatelle or egg fettuccine
- 4 large leeks, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup white wine
- 3 egg yolks
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for topping
Cranberry Surprise Pie
By Cindy
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 2 2 2 cups raw cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 2 2 eggs
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, melted
- 1 1 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1 1 cup all-purpose white flour
- Whipped cream
Chai Tea Latte Recipe
By Cindy
Place the tea bags, cinnamon, ginger and allspice in the coffee filter of a drip coffeemaker
- 2 individual tea bags
- 1 teaspoon ground Spice Islands® Ground Saigon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer
- Whipped topping and ground nutmeg, optional
Prosciutto-wrapped Scallops
By Cindy
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped pitted black olives (about 10 olives)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 medium scallops
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 slices prosciutto
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar