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Pesto Pea Salad
By norsegal8
Copyright 2004, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 2 cups of frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons pignolis, toasted (see note)
- 2 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 4 tablespoons pesto, recipe follows
Apple Streusel Coffee Cake
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- FOR THE CAKE:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, melted
- 1 1/2 cups chopped Granny Smith apples
- STREUSEL TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Pears with Chocolate Sauce
By norsegal8
In a small bowl over simmering water, combine the chocolate and cream, stirring until the chocolate is melted
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon rum
- 12 freshly poached or canned large pear halves, chilled
- whipped cream
Classic Creamy Chicken Salad
By norsegal8
In addition to the parsley leaves, you can flavor the salad with two tablespoons of minced fresh tarragon or basil ...
- 2 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (large, at least 1 1/2 pounds each)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Table salt
- For Salad
- 2 medium ribs celery, cut into small dice
- 2 medium scallions, white and green parts, minced
- 3/4 - 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 small lemon
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- Salt and ground black pepper
New York-Style Crumbcake
By norsegal8
Don't be tempted to substitute all-purpose flour for the cake flour, as doing so will make a dry, tough cake
- Crumb Topping
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (2 2/3 ounces)
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar (2 2/3 ounces)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted and still warm
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour (7 ounces)
- Cake
- 1 1/4 cups cake flour (5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick), cut into 6 pieces, softened but still cool
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Tres Leches Cake
By norsegal8
1. For the milk mixture: Pour condensed milk into large microwave-safe bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap
- Milk Mixture
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Frosting
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cheese Enchiladas
By norsegal8
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- One 12-ounce jar jalapeno slices, drained
- 2 cups sour cream, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 green onions, sliced, plus more for sprinkling
- 4 cups grated sharp Cheddar
- 18 corn tortillas
- Enchilada Sauce, recipe follows
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 beef, chicken or tomato bouillon cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- Two 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
Roasted Carrots
By norsegal8
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled, halved crosswise, and cut lengthwise if necessary to create even pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Table salt and ground black pepper
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Salsa - ATK
By norsegal8
For a twist on a traditional salsa made with fresh tomatoes, we use jarred sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped fine
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 small shallot, minced
- Salt and pepper