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Chicken Paprikash
By norsegal8
The stew can be made in advance through step 2
- 8 bone in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), trimmed of excess skin and fat
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, halved and sliced thin
- 1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, halved widthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, halved widthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 3 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Almond Joy Magic Cookie Bars
By norsegal8
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cookie Crust:
- 1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 c. light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 c. chocolate graham cracker crumbs (not quite 9 full-sheet crackers)
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Layers:
- 3/4 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 3/4 c. shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 c. sliced almonds
- 12 about 12 oz. sweetened condensed milk (not quite one can)
Bob Evans Banana Nut Bread
By norsegal8
Cream the sugar and butter, add the eggs and bananas
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 very, very ripe bananas (mashed)
- 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Sift dry ingredients together.
Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes
By norsegal8
An electric griddle set at 325 degrees can also be used to cook the pancakes
- 2/3 cups (3 1/3 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces (1 cup) whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs, separated, plus 2 large whites
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 4 teaspoons juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar
- 1 - 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Beef Chili
By norsegal8
Directions In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds beef shoulder, cut into large cubes
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 onions, diced
- 10 garlic cloves, halved
- 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 1/2 cup masa harina
- 3 cups shredded white Cheddar, for garnish
- 2 bunches chopped chives, for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream, for garnish
Chocolate Oblivion Torte
By norsegal8
This cake is my favorite way to eat chocolate
- all ingredients at room temperature
- 1 pound bittersweet chocolate*
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 6 large eggs
- Two of my favorites are Lindt Courante and Tobler Extra Bittersweet. If using Courante chocolate, add 1/3 cup sugar to the eggs while beating. If using the extra bittersweet, add 3 tablespoons sugar.
Green Beans and Mushrooms Braised in Cream
By norsegal8
This recipe takes the flavors in the tired green bean casserole and gives them new lift
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 medium shallots, peeled and sliced thin crosswise
- 1/2 pound domestic mushrooms, wiped clean, stems trimmed and quartered
- 1 pound green beans, stem ends snapped off
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice from 1 small lemon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
- Salt and ground black pepper
Roasted Cauliflower
By norsegal8
This dish stands well on its own, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil, or with any of the following sauces
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Potatoes
By norsegal8
To achieve the proper texture, it is important to cook the potatoes thoroughly; they are done if they break apart w...
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- Table salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2/3 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 medium clove garlic .minced
- 3 scallions, white and green parts sliced very thin
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Ground black pepper
Raspberry Coconut Bars
By norsegal8
Directions In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter
- 1-2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2-2/3 cups flaked coconut
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup seedless raspberry preserves
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup white baking chips