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Lemon Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
By AzWench
Combine the ingredients in a saucepan and whisk to mix
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard (Coleman’s)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chocolate-Raspberry Thumbprints
By AzWench
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 squares unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup red raspberry jam
Basic Chocolate Frosting
By AzWench
1. Sift the cocoa powder and powdered sugar in a bowl
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Melissa's Flexible Four-Step Chicken
By AzWench
Serve with "Dressed Up Rice"
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced in half cross-ways (butterflied, cut all the way through)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, plus 1 small bunch fresh thyme, leaves chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 lemons, juiced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
Herb Crusted Prime Rib Roast
By AzWench
Prime rib is a special occasion favorite in many households
- One One (10- to 12-pound) prime rib roast, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons 1 1/2 tablespoons ground pepper
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup vegetable or grapeseed oil
Angel Food Cake
By AzWench
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 7 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- Sour cream, for garnish
- Toasted coconut flakes, for garnish
- 1 orange, cut into segments, for garnish
- Special equipment: standard size loaf pan
Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce
By AzWench
Tomatos roasted in the oven are amazing
- 12 roma tomatoes cut in half legnth ways
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon anise seed
- 12 cloves garlic
- 1/4 onion chopped fine
- 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped fine
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Linguine with Avocado and Arugula Pesto
By AzWench
Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 2 medium avocados, halved, peeled, and seeded (about 12 ounces total)
- 3 cups baby arugula leaves (3 ounces)
- 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Cook's Note)
Sugar Body Scrub
By AzWench
Looking for a fun, homemade gift idea? Sugar scrub is easy and inexpensive to make, and it’s sure to be a gift yo...
- 5 ounces light olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerine
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vitamin E oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Optional Ingredients
- 4 drops of essential oil (lavender or peppermint are both great options)
- 1/2 vanilla bean pod (you need about a week for this one)
Ham & Cheese Pockets and Pizza Pockets
By AzWench
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- For the pizza fillings:
- All-purpose flour, for work surface
- 2 (7-ounce) sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheese (Gruyere or Cheddar)
- 1 cup cubed ham
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 egg
- 1 Cup of Mozzarella Cheese
- 2/3 Cup Tomato Sauce