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Caesar Salad with "Crusty" Croutons
By AzWench
Put 1/4 cup of oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and heat until hot but not smoking
- 1/2 cup garlic-flavored olive oil, divided, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, divided, plus more as desired
- 4 ounces frozen pizza crust, thawed
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 medium head romaine, chopped, rinsed, and dried
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
My Favorite Christmas Cookies
By AzWench
For the cookies: Using a stand mixer, cream the shortening, granulated sugar, orange peel and vanilla thoroughly, a...
- Cookies:
- 2/3 cups vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange or lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 4 teaspoons milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling out dough
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Egg Yolk Glaze:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 to 3 drops food coloring
- White Decorative Icing:
- One 2-pound bag powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons pasteurized egg whites
German Chocolate Cake
By AzWench
Make the cake: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Cake:
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1/3 cup natural (not Dutch-processed) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Chocolate Frosting:
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Coconut Pecan Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 1/4 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
Foolproof Lemon Meringue Pie
By AzWench
In a 2- to 3-quart pan, mix 1 1/4 cups sugar with 6 tablespoons cornstarch and salt
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch, plus 2 teaspoons
- 1/8 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Baked 9-inch pie shell
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Chocolate & Pecan Macaroons
By AzWench
We love the rich chocolate flavor in these chewy cookies that are like a cross between higher-fat coconut macaroons...
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature (see Tips)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted (see Tips)
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)
Bakery Style Blueberry Streusel Muffins
By AzWench
Preheat oven to 425F and spray or line a 12 cup muffin baking pan
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (any kind, whole or buttermilk is best)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- For the streusel topping
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/8
Peach Frozen Yogurt
By AzWench
Add the yogurt, halved and pitted peach, honey and almond extract to the FourSide jar, secure lid and press "Pulse"...
- 3/4 C low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1 medium peach, halved and pitted
- 1/4 C honey or agave
- 2 drops almond extract
- 3 C frozen peach slices
Basil Pesto
By AzWench
Drizzle the pesto over pizzas that are bubbling hot from the oven
- 1/2 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves
French Onion Soup Stuffed Mushrooms
By AzWench
In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 whole Large Onions, Halved And Sliced Thin
- 1/4 cup Beef Broth
- 7 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
- Splash Of Red Or White Wine
- 1/2 cup Grated Gruyere Cheese (can Use Swiss)
- Kosher Salt
- 24 whole White Or Crimini Mushrooms, Washed And Stems Removed
- Minced Parsley
Sweet Egg Salad Sandwich
By AzWench
Want a new way to spice up your egg salad sandwich? Try a different kind of leafy green, exchange the white bread f...
- Optional:
- 5 whole eggs (or 7 egg whites)
- 1 Tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 Tablespoons fat-free sour cream
- 4 Tablespoons celery, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 8 slices rye bread, toasted
- 1 tomato, cut into 8 slices
- 1 cup of baby arugula leaves (or 4 leaves of your favorite lettuce)
- 4 small radishes, thinly sliced