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Chicken Marengo
By Niecer
Saute the onions in olive oil till translucent and add mushrooms
- 1 C fresh mushrooms
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- olive oil
- 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pounds chicken pieces or 1-1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces, dregged in flour and seasoned with pepper and garlic
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) canned Italian plum tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry sherry
Triple Chocolate Oreo Bars
By Niecer
A bar cookie that reminded me of a 7 layer bar that I frequently make, only instead of coconut and graham crackers ...
- 1 package of Oreo Cookies (16.6) divided 8 for topping
- 1 stick of melted butter
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup of Ghirardelli 60% chocolate chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Ghiradelli milk chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup of chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup of 60% chocolate chips
- 1 cup melted white chips
Homemade Nutella
By Niecer
On a rimmed baking sheet, toast the nuts in a 400ºF for 10 minutes, or until fragrant and their skins begin to pop
- 1 1/2 cup whole hazelnuts
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup powdered milk
- 1 Tbsp. mild-flavored honey
- pinch salt
- 1 heaping cup chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, or chips
- 1 scant cup chopped milk chocolate, or chips
Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Cake w/ Strawberry Cream Cheese Glaze
By Niecer
Instructions Preheat oven to 325*
- Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 Tb. lemon juice, divided
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 8 oz. plain or vanilla, greek yogurt
- 12 oz. fresh strawberries, diced
- Glaze
- 1/2 stick btr, softened
- 3 -4 oz cream cheese
- 10 fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1-2 tbs fresh lemon juice
- 2-3 C powdered sugar - for desired thickness
Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Niecer
I'm surprised by how good these are
- Ingredients:
- 1 can (1 1/2 cups) Chick Peas, drained
- 1/2 cup Cashew butter (or Almond butter. Peanut butter also works but definitely adds a peanut-ey taste).
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
The Pioneer Woman's Tres Leches Cake
By Niecer
Tres Leches Cake is a light and airy sponge cake soaked with a mixture of three milks: evaporated milk, sweetened c...
- FOR THE ICING:
- 1 cup all-purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 5 whole eggs
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened, condensed milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 pint heavy cream, for whipping
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Chocolate Cherry Truffle Cake
By Niecer
DIRECTIONS 1 Heat oven to 350°F
- Filling
- 1 1
- cup semisweet chocolate chips (from 12-oz bag)
- 2/3 2/3
- cup sweetened condensed milk (from 14-oz can)
- 1/4 1/4
- teaspoon almond extract
- Cake
- 1 1
- box chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1 1
- cup water
- 1 1
- cup butter, softened
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon almond extract
- 4 4
- eggs
- 1 1
- box (4-serving size) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
- 1 1
- jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained on paper towel, chopped (3/4 cup)
- Glaze
- Remaining sweetened condensed milk (from 14-oz can)
- 3/4 3/4
- cup semisweet chocolate chips (from 12-oz bag)
- 2 2
- tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 1
- teaspoon milk, if needed
Candy Cake
By Niecer
Use your favorite leftover candy to make this tasty cake
- Cake:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups finely chopped chocolate candies such as Snickers, Almond Joy or Reese's peanut butter cups
- 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Icing:
- 4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
White Chocolate Key Lime Pie
By Niecer
I think lime and white chocolate are a perfect pairing because, even though this is a rich dessert, the lime makes ...
- Graham Cracker Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- Pie Filling
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 11 oz. white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- Garnish: lime slices and chopped white chocolate
Spinach Salad with Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette
By Niecer
DIRECTIONS 1. To make the vinaigrette, combine the orange juice, zest, vinegar, and honey in a food processor or bl...
- Orange Vinaigrette:
- INGREDIENTS
- baby spinach
- dried cranberries
- sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/2 orange, juiced
- 1 tsp. orange zest
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste