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Homemade Oreos
By gtbalm
Prepare the dough: Sift together the cocoa powder, flour and salt in a large bowl
- For the Dough:
- 1 1/3 cups Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Filling:
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pound Cake
By gtbalm
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Grease a 6x10 in loaf pan with butter
- 14 tbsp butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
Spring Asparagus Risotto
By gtbalm
Servings: 4 • Size: 1 generous cup as a main • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 7 pts Calories: 255 • Fat: 4 g
- 4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup shallots, chopped
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 2 oz dry white wine
- 3/4 lb thin asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed, cut 2-inches long
- 1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
- salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest for garnish
Lace Cookies
By gtbalm
Don't plan to do anything else while making these
- 1 cup butter MELTED
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup sifted flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups uncooked oats
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Beef and Potatoes with Rosemary
By gtbalm
1 Serving: Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 110); Fat 12g (Saturated 4g); Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 550mg; Carbohydra
- 1 pound medium red potatoes, cut into fourths
- 1 cup baby cut carrots
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (about 5 ounces)
- 3 pounds beef boneless chuck roast
- 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
By gtbalm
Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, extract, food color and egg until soft dough forms
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix, 1lb, 1.5oz
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract, up to 1/2 teaspoon can be used
- 1 egg
- 1 cup creme de menthe baking chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip and Pecan Cookies
By gtbalm
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment or a Silpat (nonstick baking mat)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons orange zest, freshly grated
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
Quick Creamy Vegetable Gratin
By gtbalm
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Food Processor (optional) 8x8in (20x20cm) deep-sided ovenproof dish
- 1 lb 5 oz (600g) mixed root vegetables, such as parsnips, potatoes, and carrots.
- 1 onion, halved
- salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 3/4 oz (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
Peanut Butter Corn Flake Balls
By gtbalm
Also known as: holycraptheseareamazingcookies
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 18 ounces peanut butter, creamy
- 6 cups corn flakes
- 3 ounces chocolate
Pecan Pie with Nutella Bottom
By gtbalm
BEST PECAN PIE EVER!
- 6 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup light karo syrup, (light refering to the color not health)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- 3 eggs, beaten (only use 2 if using extra large eggs)
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup nutella
- 1 9 inch deep dish pie crust, unbaked (see pie crust recipe to make crust)