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Chocolate Espresso Mousse
By CandyH
1.Melt the chocolate in a medium bowl set over (but not in) a saucepan of simmering water, stirring often, until sm...
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, plus more, shaved, for garnishing
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
Oven Frites
By CandyH
These crispy oven-baked fries are made with only one tablespoon of heart-healthy olive oil, making them low-fat, as...
- 4 medium (8-ounce) baking (russet) potatoes
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper
Farfalle Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cream
By CandyH
An easy pasta dish for busy nights
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausages, casings removed (or hot sausage or a combination of both)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 1/2 cup (packed) chopped fresh basil
- Freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Pomegranate Sangria
By CandyH
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 48 hours before serving
- 1 bottle fruity red wine
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup Triple Sec
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves, cooled)
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 large orange, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 green apple, cored, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 cup red grapes, sliced in 1/2
Super Easy Chocolate Cream Puffs
By CandyH
puffs 1.preheat oven to 375 degrees 2
- puffs
- 1/2 c (1 stick) of butter
- 1 cup of water
- 3/4 c flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 eggs
- chocolate cream
- 5.85 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 c cold milk
- powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 c sour cream
No Knead Refrigerator Rolls
By CandyH
1.In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside to proof
- 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup shortening (I use butter)
- 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- Plus melted butter for brushing on top of the rolls
Crazy Crust Pizza
By CandyH
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce or 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese or 2 cups pizza cheese
Custard Pie
By CandyH
Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil
- 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pumpkin-Ginger Bread Pudding
By CandyH
Recipe courtesy Anne Burrell for Food Network Magazine
- 1 4-pound sugar pumpkin or kabocha squash
- extra virgin olive oil for brushing
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 loaf cinnamon brioche, challah or plain pound cake, diced (about 10 cups)
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup diced crystallized ginger
- Confectioners' sugar, for garnish (optional)
Tortellini Bacon Broccoli Salad
By CandyH
1.Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and refrigerate until cool...
- 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
- 1 pound bacon
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup bottled coleslaw dressing (I like lite Marzetti coleslaw dressing)