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Three Cheese Goat & Honey Spread
By stancec44
Roast the garlic at 350. Cutting crosswise, slice off top 1/3 of garlic head and discard
- 1 head garlic
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper, plus more for serving
- 4 oz. fresh goat's milk cheese, room temp
- 1/2 c. fresh ricotta (preferably sheep's milk) at room temp
- 1/4 c. cream cheese (room temp)
- Honey - preferable wildflower, for serving
- Roughly chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, chervil, tarragon or parsley, for serving
- 1 small loaf light sourdough bread, thickly sliced crosswise and lightly toasted
Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate-Almond Bark and Toffee Sauce
By stancec44
This whimsical pie comes topped with crunchy chocolate-almond bark
- crust
- 12 whole graham crackers (about 7 ounces)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- filling
- 1 cup canned pure pumpkin
- 3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 quarts premium vanilla ice cream
- Bark, sauce, and topping
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Pecan Buttermilk Fudge
By stancec44
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9x5” loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a generous overhang on long sides; set ...
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
- Special Equipment
- A candy thermometer
Vanilla Scented Granola
By stancec44
I usually double this recipe, which works well
- Nonstick veggie oil spray
- 4 c. old fashioned oats
- 1 c. sliced almonds (I use slivered)
- 1/2 c. packed golden brown sugar (I use a little less, as this is pretty sweet)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon (I also throw in some nutmeg)
- 1/3 c. veggie oil
- 1/4 c. honey
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 4 tsp vanilla
- Raisin or dried cranberries (I add those, not in recipe)
Roast Pork Loin with Caramel Salted Potatoes
By stancec44
Tart red currant jelly compliments the buttery-rich sweetness of these show-stopping potatoes and delectable holida...
- 1 (3 1⁄2–4-lb.) skin-on pork loin roast (see note above)
- Kosher salt
- 3 large yellow onions, halved
- 4 fresh bay leaves
- 1 bunch thyme
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. fingerling potatoes
- 1 ⁄2 cup sugar
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter
- Flaky sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- Red currant jelly, for serving
Matzo-Almond Croccante
By stancec44
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; coat with nonstick spray
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 5 sheets matzo
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
- 5 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 72% cacao), melted
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt (such as Maldon)
Homemade Irish cream (easy)
By stancec44
Cream, whiskey, vanilla, and coffee combine with sweetened condensed milk for a silky-smooth alternative to store-b...
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp. instant coffee powder
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. cocoa powder
- 3 ⁄4 cup Irish whiskey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
Bittersweet Chocolate-Bourbon Pops
By stancec44
SERVED AT 2012 ELECTION PARTY
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3-1/2 oz. bittersweet chocolate (70% to 72%), chopped
- 2 Tbs. Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp. table salt
- 2 Tbs. good-quality bourbon (like Knob Creek)
British Huntsman Pie
By stancec44
This advanced version of traditional pork pies includes three kinds of pork (shoulder, belly, and slab bacon) and t...
- For the pastry
- 4 1⁄2 cups (1 lb. 4 3/4 oz.) all-purpose flour, plus more
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten, for brushing
- For the filling
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 celery stalk, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 2 tbsp. minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tbsp. minced sage
- 6 oz. crustless white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1⁄3 cup chicken stock
- 1 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb. pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 4 oz. skinless pork belly, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 4 oz. slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1⁄4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1⁄4 tsp. ground white pepper
- Westmorland chutney, for serving
Dan's Sticky Spiced Orange Chelsea Buns
By stancec44
The homemade candied orange peel in these buns is well worth the effort – it’s tender and succulent
- For the dough:
- 200ml whole milk
- 50g unsalted butter
- 75g caster sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- finely grated zest of 1 large unwaxed orange
- 500g strong white bread flour
- 10g fast-action dried yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp orange extract
- For the filling:
- 150g sultanas
- 3 tbsp brandy
- 2 large oranges, quartered
- 300g caster sugar
- 100g light brown soft sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 50g unsalted butter, softened, for brushing
- For the 20-second icing:
- 100g icing sugar
- a squeeze of orange juice
- You will also need:
- 23 x 33 x 5cm rectangular cake tin, well greased with butter
- Small disposable piping bag