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Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
By Odile
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, fresh ground black pepper, chopped rosemary, and minced garlic a...
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped rosemary leaves, plus 4 sprigs rosemary, with hard woody stems
- 5 large garlic cloves, 2 cloves minced, 3 cloves smashed
- 2 pork tenderloins, about 1-pound each
- 4 slices maple bacon
Sunflower Centerpiece
By Odile
Make a chocolate layer cake from your favorite mix or recipe
- 1 (8 inch) one layer chocolate cake
- 1 (16 ounce) can chocolate frosting
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 15 individual Little Debbie Boston cream rolls
Honey and Mustard Shrimp Skewers
By Odile
For the shrimp: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes
- Shrimp:
- Wooden skewers
- 3 limes, cut into 8 wedges
- 3 lemons, cut into 8 wedges
- 18 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Sweet Chili Dip:
- 2 tablespoons clear honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
BBQ Canapes
By Odile
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Neelys Dry Rub Seasoning:
- 10 slices white bread, crusts removed and each slice cut into 4-triangles
- 1 stick pepperoni, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
- 10 ounce block mild yellow Cheddar, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 small jar dill pickle chips
- Neelys Dry Rub seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 1/2 cups paprika
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
Bruschetta with Gorgonzola Cheese and Honey
By Odile
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 36 slices (1/2-inch thick) baguette bread, about 1 loaf
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces Gorgonzola, sliced
- 3 tablespoons honey
Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe
By Odile
Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oven to 500 degrees F
- For the Caribbean Jerk Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon Caribbean Jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chives
- 8 boneless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
- Red wine (enough to dip chicken into)
- 4 servings basmati rice, cooked according to package directions
- For the butter sauce:
- 1 tablespoon shallots
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- Hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
- For the fried bananas:
- 4 ripe bananas cut in 1/2, lengthwise, then in thirds (24 pieces total)
- All-purpose flour
Carrot and Pineapple Cake
By Odile
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the cake:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
- 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 pound carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
- For the frosting:
- 3/4 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted
- For the decoration:
- 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
By Odile
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- For the ganache:
- 1/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 16 fluid ounces Hershey's chocolate syrup
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces good semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
Holiday Cupcakes
By Odile
For the cupcakes: Bake according to package instructions for cupcakes, adding 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to b...
- Cupcakes:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- White cranberry juice
- Peppermint White Hot Chocolate "CUP" cakes:
- 1 container white icing
- 4 cupcakes
- Royal icing, recipe follows
- 4 blue colored candy canes, "U" shape broken off to make a "cup handle" and straight part broken into small pieces
- Snowman Cupcakes:
- 4 cupcakes
- 1/2 container white icing
- 6 large marshmallows
- 4 small thin pretzel sticks or tooth picks
- Royal icing, recipe follows
- Cake decorating dots
- Orange slice jelly candy, cut into tiny wedges for the nose
- Reindeer Cupcakes:
- 4 cupcakes
- 1/2 container white icing
- 4 large yogurt covered pretzels
- 8 blue candy covered chocolates or blue jelly beans
- Fruit roll-up (recommended: Fruit by the Foot)
- 4 red gum drops
- Royal Icing:
- 2 large egg whites or 5 tablespoons meringue powder
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- Food coloring, if desired
Cheesecake Petit Fours with Creamy Strawberry Glaze
By Odile
Place cheesecake in freezer until partially frozen, about 3 to 4 hours
- 1 store-bought plain-flavored cheesecake
- 1 (12-ounce) jar strawberry jam
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 (1-pound) jar store-bought icing (any flavor or color you desire)
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Special Equipment: round or square cookie cutters, star ti