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Mom's Old-Fashioned Cutouts
By ezunich
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3-4 tbs heavy whipping cream
- Food coloring and sprinkles
Dark Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake
By ezunich
HEAT oven to 325°F. MIX graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp
- 1-1/2 cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping (Do not thaw.)
- 6 oz. BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Double Frosted Brownies (Teti Kata)
By ezunich
Cream butter - add sugar slowly
- First Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 eggs, unbeaten
- 1 cup cocoa
- 2 1/4 cup flour
- 3 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
- 1 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tbs instant vanilla pudding powder
- 3 tbs milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Second Frosting:
- 3 tbs butter, melted
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups powder sugar
Artisan Simple Crusty Bread
By ezunich
DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl or plastic container, mix yeast and salt into 3 cups lukewarm water (about 100 degrees...
- 1 1/2 tbs yeast
- 1 1/2 tbs kosher salt
- 3 cups lukewarm water
- 6 1/2 cups flour
- cornmeal
Maple Pumpkin Torte
By ezunich
Grease three 9-in. round baking pans; line with waxed paper
- Frosting:
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbs brown sugar
- 1 1/3 cups vanilla or white chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 1 package (2 pounds) confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring
Braised Hanukkah Brisket Recipe
By ezunich
In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 fresh beef brisket (4 to 5 pounds)
- 3 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 1 pound medium fresh mushrooms
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
Oven Beef Stew
By ezunich
Put all ingredients in a roasting pan with lid
- 1 lb. beef stew
- 1 medium onion
- 1 c. carrots (heaping)
- 1 c. celery, cut
- 1 c. potatoes, cut
- 2 c. water
- 1 small can tomato sauce
- 2 Tbsp. tapioca
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Kalamata Baklava
By ezunich
Thaw phyllo dough according to package directions
- 1/2 16 ounce package frozen phyllo dough (14x9-inch rectangles)
- 2 cups finely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped, salted pistachios (6 ounces)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 orange, zested and juiced (2 tsp zest; 3 T. juice)
- 1/4 cup Sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons honey
Chicken Tarragon
By ezunich
Sprinkle chicken with paprika
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/3 cup butter, divided
- 2 medium zucchini, julienned
- 4 small carrots, julienned
- 4 large mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbs minced fresh tarragon or 2 tsp dried tarragon
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Biscuit Bowl Chili Recipe
By ezunich
Preheat oven to 350°. Place two muffin tins upside down; spray bottoms and sides of eight alternating muffin cups
- 1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated flaky biscuits
- 2 teaspoons cornmeal
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (11-1/2 ounces) V8 juice
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese