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Whipped Cream, Chocolate Chip
By norsegal8
This delectable filling has the lightness of whipped cream with the crunchy texture and wonderful flavor of chopped...
- 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup freshly grated bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup finely ground almonds
Twice-Baked Potatoes - ATK
By norsegal8
To vary the flavor a bit, try substituting other types of cheese, such as Gruyère, fontina, or feta, for the chedd...
- 4 russet potatoes (7 to 8 ounces each), scrubbed, dried, and rubbed lightly with vegetable oil
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 medium scallions, white and green parts sliced thin (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- Ground black pepper
Sauteed Shrimp
By norsegal8
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, tails on, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- For the Seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chocolate Creme Brulee
By norsegal8
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 quart heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 - ounce chocolate liqueur (recommended: Godiva Liqueur)
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces cocoa powder
- 1 -ounce unsweetened chocolate
- 11 large egg yolks
Baked Buttermilk Egg Cheese
By norsegal8
To make a significant amount of this cheese, you need to start with a lot of milk
- 4 quarts whole milk
- 2 quarts buttermilk
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Diner-Style Home Fries
By norsegal8
If you need to double this recipe, instead of crowding the skillet, cook two batches of home fries separately
- 2 1/2 tablespoons corn oil or peanut oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped small
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (2 medium) or all-purpose potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see below)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons table salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Ground black pepper
Mocha Chip Muffins
By norsegal8
Remember, if you're short on time, you can melt the butter, mix it with the eggs, and stir it into the dry ingredie...
- 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar, minus 1 tablespoon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
- 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Vegetable cooking spray or additional unsalted butter for muffin tins
Pasta and Simple Tomato Sauce
By norsegal8
If you use whole canned tomatoes, avoid those packed in sauce or puree, which results in a dull, relatively flavorl...
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes or 1 can whole tomatoes ( not packed in puree or sauce)
- 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves (about 8 leaves)
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 3/4 pound pasta
No-Fuss Risotto with Chicken and Herbs
By norsegal8
Adding chicken breasts to the risotto turns a side dish into a main course
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (about 12 ounces each), each cut in half crosswise
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Table salt
- 1 large garlic clove, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Ground black pepper
Lace Cookies
By norsegal8
Using a nonstick bakeware liner prevents the cookies from sticking
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 6 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup pecans or almonds, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream