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Berry Fool
By AzWench
Blueberries or blackberries can be substituted for raspberries in this recipe
- 2 quarts strawberries (about 2 pounds), washed, dried, and stemmed
- 1 pint raspberries (about 12 ounces), washed and dried (see note)
- 1/2 cup plus 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 Carr's Whole Wheat Crackers , finely crushed (about 1/4 cup) see note
- 6 sprigs fresh mint leaves (optional)
Brown Soda Bread
By AzWench
Homemade bread for dnner after just 10 minutes’ work? It can be done
- 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (8 1/4 ounces) whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Ultimate Chocolate Pudding
By AzWench
Definitive in flavor and silky in texture, this pudding deserves a place in the chocolate hall of fame
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut up
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Unsweetened whipped cream
- Chocolate-filled vanilla wafer sandwich cookies
Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Herb Jus and Potato-Vegetable Hash
By AzWench
Heat a large saute pan over high heat and add the oil
- Potato Vegetable Hash:
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 2 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts, cut airline-style, tenderloins removed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- Potato-Vegetable Hash, recipe follows
- 1 Idaho potato
- 1 zucchini
- 1 squash
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 teaspoon Cajun spice
- Grapeseed oil
- Salt
Fudge Ripple Turtle Brownies
By AzWench
1. In a medium saucepan heat and stir butter and unsweetened chocolate over low heat until melted and smooth
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
- 20 vanilla caramels, unwrapped
- 1 tablespoon milk
Yucatecan Pickled Onions
By AzWench
Pour 6 cups of cold water into a medium nonreactive saucepan
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt (kosher or sea), plus more to taste
- 1 large red onion, peeled, sliced 1/8 inch thick, and separated into rings
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, preferably Mexican
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 whole allspice berries
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
Honey Lime Cilantro Marinade
By AzWench
This sweet and savory marinade is perfect for chicken!
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 tablesoon chopped cilantro
- 2 limes, juice from limes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 garlic clove minced
Brown Rice and Chicken
By AzWench
Turn on an electric pressure cooker to high heat to begin heating up
- 2 chicken breasts, diced, uncooked
- 1 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 T. smoked paprika
- 2 T. Tuscan sunset
- 4 cups Vegetable Stock (can use chicken stock)
- 28 oz. can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
- 3 cups long grain brown rice, uncooked
- 1 cup corn, frozen
Strawberry Rhubarb Pecan Crisps
By AzWench
Crisp and toasty on top, luscious and sweet-tart underneath, these are a great no-fuss dessert for a casual dinner ...
- 2-1/4 oz. (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2-1/2 oz. (5 Tbs.) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1-1/2 lb. strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/2 lb. rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 Tbs. cornstarch
Jamie's Old-Fashioned Ginger Crinkle Cookies
By AzWench
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon turbinando sugar