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Tropical Napoleons
By norsegal8
The napoleon, a tall dessert named for a short general, was made traditionally with puff pastry and is now made reg...
- THE WAFERS
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- THE CREAM
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon dark rum
- 1/4 tablespoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (approximately) assorted fresh berries and small slices of tropical fruit, such as mango, papaya or kiwi for layering
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Herb-Roasted Chicken
By norsegal8
Merely stuffing our Herb Roast Chicken with herbs delivered zero herb flavor
- For evening cooking, arrange the chickens side by side a few inches apart on the V-rack, with the legs pointing in opposite directions.
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole chickens (3 1/2 to 4 pounds each), giblets discarded
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
Gingersnap Crumb Pear Pie Recipe
By norsegal8
On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry dough to a 1/8-in
- TOPPING:
- Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
- 1 1 16 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 16 cookies)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- Pinch Pinch salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- FILLING:
- 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2-1/2 2-1/2 4 pounds ripe pears (about 4 medium), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 1 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Hot caramel ice cream topping, optional
Avocado-Hummus Dip
By norsegal8
In a food processor, puree the avocados with the chickpeas, lemon juice and tahini
- 2 medium Hass avocados, peeled and chopped
- One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Assorted crudités, bread and tortilla chips, for serving
Mashed Potato Dip
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
- 2 1/2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- One 1-ounce package onion dip powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 8 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar
- Kettle-cooked potato chips, for serving
Swedish Christmas Dipping Bread (Doppbrod)
By norsegal8
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water; add the sugar and let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast fo...
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon crushed fennel seed
- 1 tablespoon crushed anise seed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk, ale or beer, warmed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cups light or medium rye flour
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups bread or all-purpose flour
- butter to brush hot loaves
Hearty Lentil Soup
By norsegal8
Fry bacon in large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and ...
- 3 slices bacon (about 3 oz) -- cut into 1/4" pieces
- 1 large onion, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled & chopped medium
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 (14.5 oz)can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, minced
- 1 cup lentils (7 oz), rinsed and picked over
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
Swedish Thumbprint Cookies
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- finely chopped nuts of your choice
- 1 egg, separated
- Solo fruit filling
Crispy Roast Lemon Chicken - ATK
By norsegal8
If using a kosher chicken, skip the brining and begin with step 2
- 1/2 cup table salt or 1 cup Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt or 3/4 cup Morton Kosher Salt
- 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), trimmed of excess fat, giblets removed and discarded, chicken rinsed and patted dry
- Cooking spray
- 2 medium lemons
- 6 medium cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), 2 tablespoons melted and the remaining 2 tablespoons chilled and cut into 2 pieces
- Ground black pepper
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
Oven-Roasted Pork Chops - ATK
By norsegal8
If you’re making one of our pan sauces to accompany the chops (see related recipes), you may opt to use only wate...
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/2 cup kosher salt (or 1/4 cup table salt)
- 10 medium cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 bay leaves, crumbled
- 8 whole cloves
- 3 tablespoons whole black peppercorns, crushed
- 4 bone-in rib loin pork chops (12-ounces each), 1 1/2-inches-thick
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil