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Beef Pot Pie
By mkuchel
In a saucepan over medium heat, brown the pieces of meat on all sides
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cubed
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 (9 inch) refrigerator pie crusts
Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie
By mkuchel
"This is a tried and true, old fashioned coconut cream pie
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
Spinach and Cheddar Souffle
By mkuchel
Copyright 2010, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the dish
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup scalded milk
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 extra-large egg yolks, at room-temperature
- 1/2 cup grated aged Cheddar cheese, lightly packed
- 1 package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
- 5 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Zucchini Cake
By mkuchel
Directions Watch how to make this recipe
- Butter, for greasing the pan
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups grated unpeeled zucchini (about 4 zucchini; use the small holes on a grater and pat dry with a paper towel)
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, more or less as needed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 splashes milk, if needed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, for garnish
Slow Cooked Bacon Cheese Potatoes
By mkuchel
Directions Line slow cooker with tinfoil, leaving enough to cover the potatoes when finished
- 1 package bacon (diced)
- 2 medium onions (thinly sliced)
- 4 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (thinly sliced)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- butter (use your discretion)
- spring onion (green onions) (optional)
Option Dog
By mkuchel
Paula Dean hot dog
- 8 ounces hamburger
- 4 jumbo beef hot dogs
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped sage
- 4 oversized hot dog buns, toasted
- 4 jumbo eggs, separated
- 1 jar peach preserves
- Ground chipotle chile pepper, for sprinkling
- 8 strips center-cut thick-sliced bacon, cooked crisp
- 2 ounces freshly shredded mild Cheddar
- 2 ounces freshly shredded gruyere
- 2 ounces freshly shredded pepper jack
Black Bean Brownies
By mkuchel
Recipe courtesy Melissa d'Arabian
- Butter, for greasing pan
- 3/4 cup cooked black beans
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, divided
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, for dusting
MOM'S SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
By mkuchel
I LIKE TO TRIPLE THIS RECIPIE AND PUT INTO JARS
- I LIKE TO ADD:
- 1 1/2 CUP KETCHUP
- 2/3 CUP BROWN SUGAR
- 2/3 CUP WHITE SUGAR
- 1/2 TSP CINNAMON
- 1 TBLSP LEMON JUICE
- 1 TSP GINGER
- 1/2 CUP VINEGAR
- 1 TBLSP SOY SAUCE
- 1 TSP GARLIC SALT
- I OMIT THE CINNAMON
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
By mkuchel
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
- 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered mustard
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Mac and Cheese with Mushrooms
By mkuchel
For the topping: Mix the panko, Parmesan, salt and pepper together in a small bowl
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 ounces assorted mushrooms, such as cremini, oyster, trumpet or buttons, sliced or torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups sliced)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, minced
- 1 teaspoon white truffle oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere (about 5 ounces)
- 1 cup shredded Italian fontina (about 4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 teaspoons white truffle oil, for drizzling