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Pecan Pie Granola
By ezunich
Unroll pie crust on a baking sheet and bake according to package directions
- 1 pie crust
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 cups chopped pecan halves
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbs kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
Mini Beef Wellingtons
By ezunich
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add beef, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until b...
- 5 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
- 8 (3-ounce) beef tenderloin fillets, 1-inch thick
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 large fresh mushrooms, chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) package fresh mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry or beef broth
- 1 (17 1/4-oz) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 tbs butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 tbs all-purpose flour
- 1 tbs tomato paste
- 2 (14 1/2 oz) cans beef broth
- 1 bay leaf, crushed
Mexican Lasagna
By ezunich
For sauce, mix together the picante and water together
- 1 lb lean ground beef (don't brown meat)
- 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans (I use the beans mixed with chilies)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 12 UNCOOKED lasagna noodles
- 2 1/2 cup water ~
- 2 1/2 cup picante or salsa (1/2 hot 1/2 mild)
- 2 cups sour cream
- 3/4 cup finely sliced green olives
- 1 can (4-5 oz.) sliced black olives - drained
- 2 cups or more shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Mixed Herb Pasta with Red Bell Peppers and Feta
By ezunich
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat
- 5 tbs olive oil
- 2 large red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 pound spaghettini
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, tarragon and sage)
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled Feta cheese (about 7 ounces)
Balsamic-Roasted New Potatoes
By ezunich
Stir together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl or large zip-loc bag; add potatoes
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp chopped dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 lb small new potatoes, quartered
- 3 tbs balsamic vinegar, divided
- Vegetable cooking spray
6 delicious cake frostings
By ezunich
Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting: 1
- Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting:
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- pinch kosher salt
- Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
- 1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- pinch kosher salt
- Vanilla Frosting:
- 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 pound confectioners’ sugar (about 3 3/4 cups), sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
- Lemon Frosting:
- Same as vanilla, except omit the vanilla extract & add
- 2 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest
- Coffee Frosting:
- Same as vanilla, except add
- 1 Tbs. instant espresso powder
- 1 Tbs. hot water
- Caramel Frosting:
- Same as vanilla, except add
- 1/2 cup prepared dulce de leche
Peanut Butter Cream Sandwich Cookies
By ezunich
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In bowl beat peanut butter and shortening with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 sec...
- Peanut Cream Filling:
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
- 3/4 cup marshmallow creme
- 3 tbs milk
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 3 tbs powdered sugar
Peanut Blossoms
By ezunich
Cream together shortening and peanut butter
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, unbeaten
- 2 tbs milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 pkg Hershey's Kisses
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
By ezunich
1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided 4 1/2 tsp butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups sem...
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
- 4 1/2 tsp butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners; sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 oz each), coarsely chopped
- Colored sprinkles
Layer Mocha Cream Torte
By ezunich
Crust: Preheat oven to 350°
- Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups ground chocolate wafer cookies (from about 1 1/3 9-ounce packages)
- 1/2 tbs instant coffee powder
- 6 tbs (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Fillings:
- 12 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 6 tbs (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 6 tsp instant coffee powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tbs water
- 5 large egg whites
- 2 3/4 cups chilled whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon