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Black Forest Torte
By ROBandSEAN
Coarsely ground black pepper lends a spicy note to this dense, moist brownie cake studded with dried cherries and c...
- Brownie
- 1 cup dried tart cherries
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
- 3 tablespoons cherry preserves
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 7 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Mousse
- 1 12-ounce jar cherry preserves
- 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese (12 ounces)
- 3/4 cup chilled whipping cream
Braised Lentils
By ROBandSEAN
Chicken stock, bacon and fresh thyme enhance the flavor of these braised lentils, which are a classic accompaniment
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 3 oz. bacon, diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 large fresh thyme sprigs
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups lentils, rinsed and drained
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Hungarian pork and sauerkraut casserole
By ROBandSEAN
This layered sausage and sauerkraut dish comes from the Transylvania, or Erdély, region of Hungary and Romania
- Rice -- 1 cup
- Stock or water -- 2 cups
- Oil -- 2 tablespoons
- Paprika -- 2 tablespoons
- Onions, minced -- 2
- Pork butt or shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes -- 1 pound
- Spicy pork sausage (see variations), sliced into rounds -- 1/2 pounds
- Stock or water -- 1 1/2 cups
- Salt and pepper -- to taste
- Sauerkraut, rinsed and squeezed dry -- 2 pounds
- Hard-boiled eggs (optional), sliced into rounds -- 3
- Sour cream -- 1 cup
- Bacon -- 4 pieces
- Paprika -- 1 teaspoon
Lime Snowball Cookies
By ROBandSEAN
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (packed) finely grated lime peel
- 1/2 teaspoon lime oil*
- Additional powdered sugar
Aunt Ann's Cheesecake
By ROBandSEAN
Oven temp 325* bake 70 minutes rest in oven 2 hours chill in fridge
- 1 lb. cream cheese
- 1 lb. creamed cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs beaten
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 3 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 lb. melted butter
- 1 pint sour cream
Avocado Hollandaise
By ROBandSEAN
Luscious, rich and lemony hollandaise gets completely re-imagined here in a light, supremely creamy puree of avoca
- 1/2 very ripe medium Hass avocado, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Poached eggs, for serving
Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
By ROBandSEAN
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 3 cups Blanched Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Virgin Coconut Oil, unrefined
- 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 Omega 3 Eggs
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Chicken Noodle Bake
By ROBandSEAN
Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- 1 2/3 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) can diced carrots, drained
- 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
- 3 cups cooked, cubed chicken or turkey meat
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
S'mores Cupcakes
By ROBandSEAN
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed)
- 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp molasses
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 20 squares)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
By ROBandSEAN
Preparation Preheat oven to 325°
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated almond paste
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons Raspberry Refrigerator Jam