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Bourbon Pecan Tassies
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Dough:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2/3 cup toasted pecans
- pinch of salt
Chocolate Fudge Bundt Cake
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 350°F
- CAKE
- 1 cup brewed coffee*
- 16 tablespoons (1 cup) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch-process cocoa preferred
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt (regular or Greek), full-fat preferred
- See "tips," below, for coffee alternatives.
- ICING
- 2/3 cup chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, or chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy or whipping cream
- Instructions
Steamed Mussels with Tomato and Basil
By norsegal8
Why this recipe works:For a steamed mussels recipe that was quick, flavorful, and grit-free, we began with rope-cul...
- This recipe is adapted from Jim Peterson’s Fish and Shellfish (Morrow, 1996). Serve these tomato-bathed mussels over one pound of cooked, drained cappellini.
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup minced shallots
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Lemon Madeira Cake with Candied Peel - Mary Berry
By norsegal8
Directions For the candied peel, cut the lemon into 8 wedges, then cut out the flesh, leaving a 5mm thickness of pe...
- For the candied peel:
- 1 unwaxed lemon
- 200 g (7oz) granulated sugar
- 100 g (3 1/2 oz) caster sugar
- For the cake:
- 175 g (6oz) softened butter
- 175 g (6oz) caster sugar
- 225 g (8oz) self-raising flour
- 50 g (1 3/4 oz) ground almonds
- 4 large free-range eggs
- 1 large unwaxed lemon, finely grated zest only
Master recipe for 'Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes a Day'
By norsegal8
Makes enough dough for at least 4 1-pound loaves
- 1 pound 9 ounces whole wheat flour
- 10 ounces all-purposed flour
- .55 ounces granulated yeast
- .55 ounces kosher salt
- 35 grams vital wheat gluten
- 2 pounds lukewarm water
- cornmeal or parchment paper for the peel
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of whole seed mixture for sprinkling on the top crust
Almost-Famous Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Flatbread Sandwiches
By norsegal8
Directions Make the flatbread: Stir the yeast, sugar and 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F) in a bowl
- 1 1/4 -ounce packet active dry yeast
- Pinch of sugar
- 3 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- Pinch of sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 medium tomatoes, sliced (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 16 to 20 fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Irish Coffee
By norsegal8
Pour 2 tablespoons of the whiskey into each of 4 large mugs
- 1/2 cup Irish whiskey
- 1/4 cup Bailey's Irish Cream (optional)
- 4 cups fresh black coffee, hot
- Sugar (optional)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Basil Chicken Hash
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 4 split chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
- 16 basil leaves
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 2 lbs. red potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 red bell peppers, cut in strips
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- sour cream, cheddar cheese and fresh lemons for serving
Citrus Salad with Arugula, Golden Raisins and Walnuts
By norsegal8
You may substitute tangelos or Cara Caras for the navel oranges
- 2 red grapefruits
- 3 navel oranges
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped coarse
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 ounces (4 cups) arugula
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
Apple-Maple Glazed Chicken Breasts
By norsegal8
When reducing the glaze in step 4, remember that the skillet handle will be hot; use an oven mitt
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider plus an additional 2 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (about 12 ounces each), ribs removed, trimmed of excess fat and skin (see note above)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)