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Grandma Price's Overnight Buns
By Trix
530pm. Make a well in the centre of the flour , add yeast and water
- Proof about 1 tsp of yeast in warm water to which some sugar has been added.
- 6 About 6 cups warm water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup lard/shortening cut into small cubes
- 2 tsp salt
- 6-7 cups hard wheat flour
- 70 year old recipe.
You-Know-What Cookies
By Trix
Preheat the oven to 350 F
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup dark cocoa
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar, plus extra for the cookie tops
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla
Compost Cookies
By Trix
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- INGREDIENTS:
- Yield: 2 dozen | Prep Time: 20 minutes + 1 hour chill time | Cook Time: 18 minutes
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup tightly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. corn syrup
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups bread flour (you may use AP flour instead if you don’t have it on hand)
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup of graham crust (see below for recipe)
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 1/2 tsp. ground coffee
- 2 cups plain potato chips
- 1 cup mini pretzels
Chocolate Bouchons
By Trix
Place the flour, sifted cocoa powder and salt in a bowl and whisk
- 5 oz butter- room temp
- 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 T flour
- 1/2 C plus 2 T cocoa powder
- 1/4 C plus 2 tsp ( 1 1/2 large eggs) eggs
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 c plus 1 T sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla paste
- 1/2 C chocolate chips
- for dusting powered sugar
Toffee Almond Squares
By Trix
Base Preheat over to 350. Line a 13x9 inch baking dish with parchment
- Base
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tbsp water
- Salt
- 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
- 2 oz semi-sweet or bitter sweet chocolate
Cheddar Corn Chowder
By Trix
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the bacon and olive oil until the bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes
- 8 ounces bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 6 cups chopped yellow onions (4 large onions)
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 12 cups chicken stock
- 6 cups medium-diced white boiling potatoes, unpeeled (2 pounds)
- 10 cups corn kernels, fresh (10 ears) or frozen (3 pounds)
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 pound sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
The Ultimate Lasagna
By Trix
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence Serve with Chiabatta baguette from Costco
- 2 pound dried lasagna noodles
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped oregano leaves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 (28-ounce) cans tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 quarts ricotta cheese, (2 containers)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Grated Parmesan and mozzarella, for topping
Rice Pudding (Moms)
By Trix
Mix together and bring to a boil
- Bring 3/4 cup water and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil. Stir in 2/3 Cup minute rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Blend 1 1/3 cup milk and 1 egg yolk. Stir into rice. Add 1/3 cup each of sugar and raisons. Add 1/8 tsp cinnamon and nutmeg. 1 tbsp of butter.
Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
By Trix
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004
- Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
- Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon, softened
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apricot Oat Bars
By Trix
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- Filling
- 1 (13-ounce) jar apricot jam or preserves (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 8 dried apricots, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/3 cup)
- Crust
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packed cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup (4 ounces) coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg, at room temperature, beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract