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KOURABIEDES – GREEK ALMOND CRESCENTS
By nanasally4
The little biscuits are very similar to Vanillekipferl, the darling of Europe’s Christmas time baking
- 200 200g 200g butter, softened
- 125 125g 125g (1 cup) icing sugar, sifted
- 1 1 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 1 1 egg
- 1 1 1 egg yolk
- 1 1 1 tablespoon brandy
- 375 375g 1/2 (2 1/2 cups) plain flour
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 155 155g 155g (1 cup) toasted alomonds, finely chopped (I used coarse almond meal)
- to 160C 2 160C (315F). Line 2 large baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
- to an electric mixer to beat the butter, sugar and orange zest in a large bowl until pale and creamy. Add egg, egg yolk, brandy and cinnamon. Beat until well combined.
- 5cm to flour and baking powder. Using a wooden spoon, mix well. Shape tablespoons of mixture into crescents and place on trays leaving 5cm gaps between them to allow for spreading.
Perfect Pot Roast
By nanasally4
1. Add oil to pressure cooker and heat on high 2
- Vegetables:
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2-3 lb beef chuck roast
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 small redskin potatoes, halved
- 2 small onions, peeled and quartered
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tbsps corn starch
Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
By nanasally4
In the bowl of an electric mixer combine warm milk, butter and sugar
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pkg active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 6 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Vanilla Icing, recipe below
Breakfast corned beef hash casserole
By nanasally4
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 1 quart casserole dish
- Two cans corned beef hash
- six eggs
- Tabasco sauce
- 18 ounce package shredded Colby or cheddar cheese
French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
By nanasally4
1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the sliced onions
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced thin, about 1/4"
- 3 tablespoons butter softened, plus additional for outsides of bread
- 3 tablespoons white wine
- 4.5 oz gruyere cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bread (I used sourdough)
- salt and freshly ground pepper
Vodka Grape Sparkler
By nanasally4
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay
- 2 pounds fresh red seedless grapes, plus 1 cup sliced
- 1/2 cup clover honey
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup vodka, very cold
- 1 bottle rose sparkling wine, very cold
Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
By nanasally4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3-4 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
LEMON POLENTA CAKE | Recipes | Nigella Lawson
By nanasally4
16Line the base of your cake tin with baking parchment and grease its sides lightly with butter
- for the syrup:
- 200 g soft unsalted butter, plus some for greasing
- 200 g caster sugar
- 200 g ground almonds
- 100 g fine polenta/cornmeal
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder (gluten-free if required)
- 3 eggs
- zest 2 lemons (save the juice for the syrup, below)
- juice 2 lemons
- 125 g icing sugar
- 1 x 23cm springform or other round cake tin
Eggs en Cocotte
By nanasally4
1. Prepare the Oven and Hot Water Bath: Pre-heat the oven to 375°F
- Butter or olive oil
- Large eggs
- Salt
- Pepper
- Milk or cream (optional)
- Optional Extras: minced fresh herbs, grated cheese, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, crumbled bacon, spring onions, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, or any other little bits or spoonfuls that would be tasty with eggs.
- Equipment
- Small ramekins (2-3 ounces for baking single eggs, 5-6 ounces for baking two eggs)
- Roasting pan, cake pan, or other oven-safe dish
- Clean dish towel
- Instructions
Penne with Broccoli Rabe
By nanasally4
DFinase
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chopped garlic
- 1 cup olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 bunches broccoli rabe, cut off half of stem ends
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 cup Romano or pecorino cheese, grated
- Red pepper flakes, optional