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Chocolate Mascarpone Pound Cake
By JDARK
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dirty Risotto
By JDARK
1. In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer
- 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 ounces pancetta, chopped
- 1 link (about 6 ounces) spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 4 ounces button mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-1/2 cups Arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
French Toast Fingers with Ginger Bourbon Maple Syrup
By JDARK
For the syrup: 1. Place the maple syrup and ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- Nonstick cooking spray
- One 1-pound loaf broiche or challah
- 6 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon bourbon
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
Hot Cheese Fondue
By JDARK
1. Mix flour with chili powder
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1-1/2 pounds shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 ounces white wine
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 ounces green chilis
Orange, Ricotta and Quinoa Pie
By JDARK
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Butter, for greasing the pie dish
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3/4 cup quinoa
- 1 unroll-and-bake 9-inch pie crust
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- One 15-ounce container whole milk ricotta, at room temperature
- Zest of two 8-ounce oranges
Chocolate Spice Crinkles
By JDARK
1. In a large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt until creamy
- 1 stick butter or margarine
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Lemon Butter Baste
By JDARK
1. Mix all ingredients together
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup onion
Caramel Swirl Hot Chocolate
By JDARK
1. Bring 5 cups of water and chocolate to simmer in medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve chocolate
- 5 cups water
- 15 ounces, milk chocolate, chopped
- 1-1/4 cup whipping cream, chilled
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons prepared caramel sauce
Kale, Mushroom and Cranberry Tart
By JDARK
For the crust: 1. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle atta...
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups sliced shiitake, cremini or button mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
- 1 medium leek, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, rinsed and thinly sliced
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- One 8-ounce bunch kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (4 ounces), at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Gingerbread Man Cookies
By JDARK
1. Cream butter and sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3-1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup water