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The South's Finest Pralines
By DIANETHORNTON
Have ever visited Savannah, New Orleans or Charleston and go into one of those candy shops where they let you sampl...
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 1 1/2 c packed light brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp dark corn syrup
- 1 c evaporated milk
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 c pecan halves
MOM'S RAISED DOUGHNUTS
By DIANETHORNTON
1. SOAK yeast in 1/2 cup warm (not hot) water - 5 minutes
- 1/2 c water, warm (not hot)
- 2 pkg active dry yeast
- 3/4 c milk, lukewarm
- 1/4 c sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 c all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/3 c shortening
- 2 eggs
- GLAZE
- 1 Tbsp water, warm (may need more to thin, but thicker is better)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 c confectioners' sugar, sifted
Cherry Gin-gria
By DIANETHORNTON
From Food Network Kitchens
- Ice cubes
- 2 ounces cherry syrup (recommended: Giammona)
- 2 ounces gin
- 5 to 6 ounces club soda
- 1 ounce red wine
- Maraschino cherries
- Fresh or frozen raspberries
Fast Blue Cheese Dressing (Pioneer Woman)
By DIANETHORNTON
To a bowl add the mayo, milk, sour cream and Worcestershire, and stir until combined
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
- Salt and pepper
Subway Sweet Onion Sauce
By DIANETHORNTON
The Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich is one of Subway's biggest new product rollouts in chain history
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon minced white onion
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon buttermilk powder
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- pinch cracked black pepper
- pinch garlic powder
Frozen Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe
By DIANETHORNTON
Frozen Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe This is the perfect Southern way to celebrate and cool off this summer
- 3 oz. Makers Mark, Heaven Hill or Knob Creek bourbon whiskey
- 1-1/2 tsp. simple syrup
- 1-1/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 cup crushed ice
- 1 sprig of mint for garnish
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pecan Cookies
By DIANETHORNTON
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Mojito Limeade
By DIANETHORNTON
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay
- Syrup:
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
- 2 limes, cut into wedges, plus more for garnish
- 2 cups crushed ice, plus more for serving
- 1 cup Lime-Mint Syrup, recipe follows
- 1 liter white rum
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- Club soda
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 limes, zested
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
White Chocolate Oatmeal Apricot Cookies
By DIANETHORNTON
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 7 ounces dried apricots, preferably California, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
Bourbon Slush
By DIANETHORNTON
A great mild burbon-flavored beverage to sip on summer evenings--or any other time! Easy, easy, easy
- 2 teabags
- 1 c boiling water
- 1 c sugar
- 3 1/2 c water
- 2/3 c frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1/2 c bourbon
- 1/3 c frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed