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Lemon-Meringue Sandwich Cookies
By stancec44
Lemon meringue pie is the inspiration for these cookies: crisp meringue buttons are sprinkled with gingersnap crumb...
- For the meringues
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2-5/8 oz. (2/3 cup) confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch table salt
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. pure lemon extract
- 1 oz. (1/4 cup) finely crushed gingersnap cookies
- For the lemon curd
- 3 oz. (6 Tbs.) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1-1/2 large lemons)
- 2 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
- Pinch of table salt
- 6 large egg yolks
Chocolate Stout Layer Cake w/Chocolate Frosting
By stancec44
Forget milk—stout is the perfect pairing for this cake
- cake
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) salted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 cup chocolate stout, regular stout, or porter
- 2/3 cup freshly brewed strong coffee
- frosting
- 1 pound bittersweet chocolate (54% to 60% cacao), chopped
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
Pop Tarts (Homemade)
By stancec44
First, you roll out flaky, buttery dough into a big sheet and score it into rectangles
- For the Pâte Brisée
- 1 3/4 cups (245 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbs. sugar
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 Tbs. cold milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup (340 grams) raspberry jam
- For the simple vanilla glaze (opt.)
- 1 cup (140 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 Tbs. water
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ball Cupcake
By stancec44
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 1/3 cups cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 ounces egg yolks
- 3 ounces egg whites
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Peanut Butter Cream Frosting, recipe separate
- Chocolate Ganache, recipe separate
Leite's Baked Ricotta
By stancec44
This baked ricotta is essentially a creamy, indulgent, crowd-pleasing cheese dip made from three ingredients—rico...
- What Do I Serve With This Baked Ricotta?
- Butter for the baking dish
- 15 to 18 ounces fresh whole-milk ricotta (not reduced fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
- A few oregano leaves, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 chile pepper, such as jalapeño or serrano,, seeded and thinly sliced (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Marble-Rye Stuffing with Sauerkraut, Sage and Apples
By stancec44
If you purchase the loaves of bread a few days in advance, cube them and leave out at room temperature to stale ins...
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided plus 1 tablespoon at room temperature
- 1/2 loaf marble rye, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 rustic country loaf, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
- 1 medium Vidalia onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Gala or other crisp, sweet apple--halved, cored and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped sage leaves
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary leaves
- 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Meatball Sliders
By stancec44
Use your hands to combine the beef, pork, panko, eggs, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper
- 1/2 POUND GROUND PORK OR ITALIAN SAUSAGE
- 1/4 CUP PANKO
- 2 LARGE EGGS, LIGHTLY BEATEN
- 1 TABLESPOON MINCED GARLIC
- 1/2 CUP GRATED PARMESAN
- 1/4 CUP FINELY CHOPPED ITALIAN FLAT-LEAF PARSLEY
- 1/2 TEASPOON KOSHER SALT
- 1/2 TEASPOON FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER
- 1/4 CUP EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL OR CANOLA OIL, FOR FRYING
- 1 (24-OUNCE) JAR MARINARA SAUCE (OR 3 CUPS OF YOUR FAVORITE HOMEMADE SAUCE)
- HAWAIIAN SWEET ROLLS
- SLICED MOZZARELLA OR SHREDDED PARMESAN
Mixed Herb Gravy (The Only Best Recipe)
By stancec44
For gravy: Toast flour in heavy large skillet over med-high heat until pale golden (about the color of peanuts), s...
- 1/2 c. flour
- 6 Tbsp. butter
- 5 c. chicken broth
- 3 Tbsp. mixed fresh herbs (thyme, sage, savory, parsley)
Buttery Pie Crust
By stancec44
Pulse flour, salt, and butter in a food processor into pea-size crumbles
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 14 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 1⁄2 cup ice-cold water
Caramel Chicken
By stancec44
Don’t be put off by the sugar in this recipe—it’s balanced by the vinegar and soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken legs and thighs
- Kosher salt
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (or more) unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 slices 1/4"-thick slices peeled ginger
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Cooked white rice (for serving)