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Whipped Cream, Super-Stabilized
By norsegal8
Gelatin stiffens whipped cream enough to make it suitable for a deep layer of filling or for piping roses
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin*
- 4 teaspoons water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- use 1/2 teaspoon for roses, 1 teaspoon for deep fillings
Manor House Apple Torte (Herregårdstarta)
By norsegal8
The buttery crust holds in the juices of the apples; if you cut into this torte when it is still steaming hot, they...
- 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp. cold water
- Filling
- 2 lb. tart cooking apples, about 6
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted filberts*
- Topping
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted filberts*
- powdered sugar to dust over top (optional)
- 1-1/2 cups whipping cream
- 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
Oatmeal-Cranberry Cookies with White Chocolate
By norsegal8
From the magazine 'Cuisine at Home'
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 cups oats (not instant)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 6 oz. good white chocolate, chopped
Blueberry Yeasted Waffles
By norsegal8
The batter must be made 12 to 24 hours in advance
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk (see note above)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (10 ounces) plus an additional 2 teaspoons
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberry (small), see note above
Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
By norsegal8
Divide crushed graham crackers between 4 dessert cups
- 1 1 1 package graham crackers, crushed, plus more for garnish
- 12 12 to oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 1 1 c. powdered sugar
- 1 of 1 lemon
- Pinch Pinch kosher salt
- 1 1 1 c. whipped topping, plus more for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Slow-Cooker Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
By norsegal8
Step 1 Using your hands, crush the tomatoes into a slow cooker and add their juices
- Two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 large basil sprig plus 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds ground beef chuck
- 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
English Toffee - Paula Deen
By norsegal8
Generously butter a cookie sheet
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash of salt
- 1 (6-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips or thin chocolate bars
Lane Cake
By norsegal8
We like bourbon, but any whiskey will work
- Cake
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 6 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces and softened
- Filling
- 5 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup pecans
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Frosting
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Chip Swirls
By norsegal8
These swirl-shaped cookies are like the traditional chocolate chip - the only change is their appearance and the ad...
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Fresh Dill Sauce
By norsegal8
Directions Place the mayonnaise, sour cream, yogurt, cream cheese, scallions, dill, parsley, lemon zest, lemon jui...
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, such as Stonyfield
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
- 1/2 cup minced fresh dill
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup seeded, grated hothouse cucumber