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Banana Popsicles
By stancec44
I coated my bananas with semi-sweet chocolate and a variety of toppings: salted nuts, sprinkles, toasted coconut, a...
- 5 5 5 large bananas
- 5 5 5 large bananas
- 5 5 5 large bananas
- 10 10 10 wooden sticks
- 10 10 10 wooden sticks
- 10 10 10 wooden sticks
- 24 24 24 ounces semi-sweet chocolate coarsely chopped
- 24 24 24 ounces semi-sweet chocolate coarsely chopped
- 24 24 24 ounces semi-sweet chocolate coarsely chopped
- Assorted toppings: sprinkles nuts, coconut, etc
- Assorted toppings: sprinkles nuts, coconut, etc
- Assorted toppings: sprinkles nuts, coconut, etc
- Bananas
- Bananas
- Bananas
- Sprinkles
- Sprinkles
- Sprinkles
- Pistachios
- Pistachios
- Pistachios
- Other nuts
- Other nuts
- Other nuts
- Crumbled cookies
- Crumbled cookies
- Crumbled cookies
Baked Stuffed Avocados with Bacon & Egg
By stancec44
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees
- 1 medium or large avocado
- 2 small eggs
- 2 sliced of bacon, cooked then crumbled
- 2 slices of toast
- sea salt, to taste
- fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- hot sauce, optional
- fresh chopped tomatoes, optional
Creamy Tomato Soup
By stancec44
This recipe can easily be doubled to feed a larger group—and makes for great leftovers
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 10 sprigs thyme, tied together
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes
- 1 –2 teaspoons sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup (or more) heavy cream
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Rollo Pretzel Cookies
By stancec44
Set oven to 325. Place pretzels in single layer on parchment lined cookie sheet Place one Rollo on top of each pret
- Bag of small knotted (not straight) pretzels
- Bag of Rollo Candies
- Walnut or pecan halves
Summer Rice Salad
By stancec44
Make 3 c. steamed rice and cool at room temp
- Rice (see below), cooked in advance and cooled
- 3/4 c. French dressing made with mustard & 1/4 c. mayo
- 1/2 c. each thin sliced scallions & radishes
- 1 green pepper, minted
- 2 Tbsp. minced gherkins
- 1 Tbsp. each minced parsley, snipped dill & chives
- Salt & pepper to taste
Cheese-Filled Crumb Tart (Overnight)
By stancec44
1. Make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, sugar, lemon zes...
- Pastry Dough
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- Cream Cheese Pastry Cream
- 2 cups whole milk, divided
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- Streusel
- 10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup almond meal
- 3/4 cup pastry flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Grilled Chicken with Edamame Skordalia
By stancec44
Cook frozen edamame in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen shelled edamame (soybeans)
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 large skinless boneless chicken breast halves
Bacon Brussels Sprouts Gratin
By stancec44
Preheat oven to 400º F. Toss brussel sprouts in olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, halved
- 8 oz. bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup fontina cheese, grated, optional
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1 sprig rosemary, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Smoked Almond Snack Bars
By stancec44
Since I can't decide which KIND bar I like better, these homemade bars are a mashup of the two
- 1 1/2 cups smoked almonds (see Recipe Note)
- 1/2 cup pepitas or pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup millet, puffed millet, sesame seeds, or a mix
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (use less if your almonds are salty)
- 1/4 cup brown rice syrup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional for more intense smokiness
Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Cookies (GF)
By stancec44
This ambitious Mallomars-inspired recipe is a project: Make the (wheat-free!) cookie base and top with marshmallow ...
- Cookies:
- 3/4 cup almond flour or meal
- 2/3 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- Marshmallow and assembly:
- 1 (1.2-ounce) bag freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 envelope unflavored powdered gelatin (about 2 1/2 teaspoons)
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 12 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
- Pearl sugar and/or red sanding sugar (for serving; optional)
- Red luster dust (for serving; optional)
- Special Equipment
- A 1–1 1/4-inch–diameter cookie cutter; candy thermometer