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The White House's Molasses Spice Cookies "Gingersnaps"
By sandiB2010
Sift the dry ingredients together
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch ground white pepper
- 6 ounces unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger
- Granulated sugar, for rolling
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Beer-Cheese Spread
By sandiB2010
Serve this spicy beer-cheese spread with crackers for a tasty game-day appetizer, or spread on buttered bread and c...
- 1 (2-lb.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (DO NOT USE PRESHREDDED CHEESE!)
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 (12-oz.) bottle amber beer, at room temperature
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish: thyme sprig
Beef Burgundy Potpie
By sandiB2010
Known in France as Boeuf Bourguignon, this hearty classic has become an American favorite
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 11/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3/4 cup dry red wine
- One 15-ounce jar whole small onions, drained
- One 10-ounce package cremini mushrooms, halved
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 package (15-ounce) refrigerated pie crust
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
Cranberry Buckle
By sandiB2010
We’ll take a slice of this sweetly tart mingling of muffin and coffee cake pretty much any time or way someone ca...
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest from 1 orange, preferably organic
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for the love of all things good, use full-fat)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Butter Spritz Cookies
By sandiB2010
One of the most iconic of holiday sweets, spritz are bite-size buttery cookies with vanilla and almond
- 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Sprinkles, for garnish
Exquisite Pizza Sauce
By sandiB2010
"This sauce is wonderfully flavorful and is worth adding in the numerous ingredients
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
Pot Roast with Vegetables (Tyler Florence)
By sandiB2010
Tyler's pot roast is made all in one pot for easy clean-up
- 1 (3 to 4 pound) piece beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 2 yellow onion, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 bunch baby carrots
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup button mushrooms, stems removed and sliced in half
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Apricot Oatmeal Linzer Bars
By sandiB2010
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan
- 2 cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
- 2 cups ground almonds or pecans, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1-1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, divided
- 4 egg yolks or 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- One 18-ounce jar apricot preserves (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (optional)
Louisiana Pecan Balls
By sandiB2010
Every dessert tastes better when it's rolled in powdered sugar, and this easy cookie recipe is no exception
- 1 cup (1/2 lb.) butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans (about 4 oz.)
Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip
By sandiB2010
I love spinach and artichoke dip, especially served warm right out of the oven, but a good one is hard to come by
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 10-ounce box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 9-ounce boxes frozen artichoke hearts (not thawed), chopped coarse
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme