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Easy Lemon Squares, Trisha Yearwood
By SMorrissey
For the crust: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 4 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons)
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Butternut Bisque
By SMorrissey
Your guests don't need to know you whipped up this elegant autumnal soup in a blender and stashed it in the freezer
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more for garnish (optional)
- Coarse salt
- 1 large butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Sour cream, for serving
Zucchini Pie
By SMorrissey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 3 cups zucchini, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk baking mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley, or to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Boston Cream Poke Cake
By SMorrissey
Make cake mix according to directions and bake in a well-greased 9x13 pan
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ingredients needed to make cake; eggs, oil and water
- 2 (3.4oz) boxes instant Vanilla or French Vanilla pudding
- 4 cups milk
- 1 tub Chocolate Frosting
Mexican Mango Cake
By SMorrissey
Cake: Position a rack in the center of the oven
- 1 1/2 cups or 3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
- 3 cups cake flour, plus more for pan
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 large eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen and thawed mango
- 2 tablespoons water, plus extra, as needed
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus extra, as needed
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons tequila, optional
- Edible flowers as garnish, optional
Pati Jinich's Tortilla Soup
By SMorrissey
Tortilla Soup: In a medium sauce pan, place the toasted Guajillo chiles, tomatoes, and garlic
- For the Tortilla Soup:
- 3 Guajillo Chiles (stemmed; seeded and toasted)
- 1 pound ripe Tomatoes
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1/2 cup Onion (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 6 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 sprig fresh Parsley
- 1/2 cup Mexican Crema (creme fraiche or sour cream)
- 8 ounces Queso Fresco (diced)
- 1 ripe Avocado (diced)
- For the Tortilla Crisps:
- Vegetable Oil (for frying)
- 6 5-6 inch Corn Tortillas (cut into wedges)
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- Guajillo chiles (stemmed; seeded and broken into pieces)
No-Bake "Cow Pile" Cookies
By SMorrissey
Directions In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, cocoa, milk, and vanilla
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, crunchy or creamy
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
Pumpkin Bread
By SMorrissey
1. FOR THE TOPPING: Using fingers, mix all ingredients together in bowl until well combined and topping resem...
- 5 tablespoons packed (2 1/4 ounces) light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed (7 ounces) light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 12 pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped fine
Enchiladas in a Slow Cooker
By SMorrissey
A Taste of Home recipe. Particularly good for busy moms
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup/can chopped green chilies (I use Hatch green chilies)1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (16 ounces) pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 flour Or Corn tortillas (6 inches)
Grill-Roasted Beef Short Ribs
By SMorrissey
FOR THE SPICE RUB: Combine all ingredients in bowl
- Spice Rub
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon ground fennel
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Short Ribs
- 5 pounds bone-in English-style beef short ribs, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 recipe glaze (see related content)