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Stuffed Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Swirled Peanut Butter Frosting
By JDARK
1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- 25 soft caramel candies, such as Kraft Classic Caramels, unwrapped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Apple Chips with Sweet Yogurt Dip
By JDARK
For the chips: 1. Place 1 rack at the top and 1 at the bottom position and preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 red Gala apple
- One 6-ounce Granny Smith apple
- 1-1/2 cups plain 2 percent or whole milk Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Peanut Butter Dog Bone Treats
By JDARK
1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Coffee Meringue Icing
By JDARK
1. In a large bowl, using a high powered hand mixer on medium speed, beat the egg white product until foamy
- 1/4 cup pasteurized egg white product
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- Cook's Note: In place of the brewed coffee, use 1/4 cup hot water mixed with 1 tablespoon of instant coffee granules.
Chocolate Zabaglione Tiramisu
By JDARK
1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until blended
- 6 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 1/3 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1/2 cup sweet marsala wine
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 2/3 cup (4 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup mascarpone, at room temperature
- 1 store-bought chocolate cake mix, baked according to box instructions
- One 3.5-ounce bar white chocolate, such as Lindt, for chocolate curls
Herb Grilled Chicken
By JDARK
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 teaspoon marjoram leaves
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Chicken
Sweet and Savory Bread Pudding
By JDARK
1. Set an oven rack in the center of the oven
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 4 parsnips, peeled, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- Kosher salt for seasoning
- Freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
- 1 pound brioche, challah, or sourdough bread, cut or torn into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Mini Chocolate Meringue Cupcakes
By JDARK
Cupcakes: 1. Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cupcakes:
- 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cup cake flour
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- Topping:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Veal and Lemon Saltimbocca
By JDARK
1. the veal chops on a work surface and season with salt and pepper
- 4 veal chops, pounded 1/2 to 1/4-inch thick
- 4 thin lemon slices
- 4 sage leaves, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped
- 4 large slices prosciutto
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 can) whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Baby Strawberry and Honey Pies
By JDARK
1. Put an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Crust:
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 unroll-and-bake refrigerated 9-inch pie crusts
- Filling:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 8 medium strawberries, hulled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, to yield about 1 1/4 cups
- 1 egg, beaten