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Rhubarb Brown Sugar Crumble
By littlefish
A generous amount of oatmeal streusel tops this crumble, providing a crunchy contrast to the tart, juicy filling
- For the topping:
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 4-1/2 oz. (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 oz. (8 Tbs.) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- For the filling:
- 7 cups 1/3-inch-thick sliced rhubarb (about 2 lb.)
- 1 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon, using a rasp-style grater)
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Meatballs and Minestra
By littlefish
SOUP
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- Salt and pepper
- 2 handfuls grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more to pass around the table
- A handful of dried currants
- 3 tablespoons chopped pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced pancetta or prosciutto ends, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 small garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 large head escarole, chopped
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- One 32-ounce container (4 cups) chicken stock
- One 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed
Buttermilk Banana Bread with Nuts
By littlefish
Cream margarine and sugar
- 1 cup margarine
- 2 1/2 cups sugar substitutue suitable for baking
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3 cups sifted white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks, beaten
- 6 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4 to 5)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 4 egg whites, beaten
Basic Vinegar BBQ Sauce
By littlefish
condiment
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Amaretto Cafe
By littlefish
beverage
- 2 oz semi sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 oz unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/3 c sugar
- 3 T brown sugar
- 2 c half and half
- 1 c amaretto
- 4 shots espresso
- steamed milk
- 1 c whipped cream
- 2 T grated semi sweet chocolate
Penne with Ricotta and Pine Nuts
By littlefish
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach, well washed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Lemony Slice-And-Bakes
By littlefish
To keep the rolled dough's cylindrical shape, chill or freeze it inside empty cardboard paper-towel tubes
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
Spiced Carrot Fries
By littlefish
A diffrent but tasty way to eat carrots
- 1 lb
- carrot
- 1/2 tablespoon
- olive oil
- 1 teaspoon
- balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon
- honey
- 1 dash
- chili powder
- 1 dash
- cumin
- 1 dash
- ginger
- 1 dash
- salt and pepper
Blueberry Drop Cookies
By littlefish
In a large bowl, blend together butter, sugar and zest
- 3/4 c. butter, softened
- 1 c. sugar
- 1-1/2 t. lemon zest
- 2 eggs
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 t. baking powder
- 1/4 t. salt
- Optional: cinnamon to taste
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1 c. blueberries
Sweet 'n sour Baked Chicken
By littlefish
Preheat oven to 400*. In medium skillet, heat butter til melted, add onion, grn pepper & carrot and cook 5 min, sti...
- 1/4 c butter/margarine
- 1/2 c chopped onion
- 1/2 c coarsely chopped green pepper
- 1/2 c coarsely chopped carrot
- 3/4 c ketchup
- 1 c pineapple juice
- 2 T vinegar
- 1/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 t soy sauce
- 1/2 t garlic salt
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/4 t pepper
- dash ground ginger
- 1 c pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 (3lb) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up