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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies - ATK
By norsegal8
Chocolate crinkle cookies are usually tooth-achingly sweet, with just a couple of wide gaping cracks instead of a c...
- 1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups packed (10 1/2 ounces) brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 4 teaspoons instant espresso powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) confectioners' sugar
Fennel and Mustard Pan Sauce
By norsegal8
Add shallot and fennel seeds to now-empty skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until shallot is softe...
- 1 medium shallot (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth or white wine
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
Wheatberry & Farro Salad
By norsegal8
Directions Place 3 cups of salted water in each of two large saucepans and bring them to a boil
- 1/2 cup hard winter wheatberries
- 1/2 cup farro
- 1 cup finely diced red onion
- Good olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 scallions, minced, white and green parts
- 1/2 red bell pepper, small-diced
- 1 carrot, small-diced
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Neiman - Marcus Cookies
By norsegal8
Measure oatmeal, and blend in a blender to a fine powder
- 2 cups butter
- 24 oz. chocolate chips
- 4 cups flour
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 tsp. soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 8 oz. Hershey Bar (grated)
- 5 cups blended oatmeal
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 3 cups chopped nuts (your choice)
Carla Hall's Peaches and Cream Cheesecake
By norsegal8
1. For the Shortbread Crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- For the Shortbread Crust:
- 2 cups Almond Shortbread Cookie Crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 5 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing)
- For the Almond Cheesecake:
- 2 pounds softened Cream Cheese
- 1 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Almond Extract
- 3 Eggs (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- For the Peaches n' Cream Topping:
- 3 Peaches (cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges)
- 1 Lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- pinch of Salt
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
English Muffins
By norsegal8
Make your own English muffins — why not? While it does take a bit of time to slowly dry-fry these muffins in orde...
- 1 3/4 cups lukewarm milk
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 4 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- semolina or farina, for sprinkling the griddle or pan
Mustard-Marinated Flank Steak - Barefoot Contessa
By norsegal8
Place the steak flat in a large nonreactive dish such as glass or porcelain
- 1 flank steak (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup good olive oil
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped shallots (2 shallots)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
Fresh Berry Danish Filling
By norsegal8
Stir the berries and sugar together in a large microwave-safe bowl or a 1-quart glass measuring cup
- 2 cups crushed fresh berries, such as strawberries, raspberries or other seasonal berries.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Carrot Cake with Ginger Mascarpone Frosting
By norsegal8
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
- 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 pound carrots, grated (see Cook's Note)
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Ginger Mascarpone Frosting, recipe follows
- Crystallized ginger (not in syrup), chopped, for garnish
- 12 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger (not in syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Camembert & Prosciutto Tartines
By norsegal8
Preheat the broiler. Position an oven rack 5 to 6 inches below the heat
- 6 to 12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices from a round rustic country bread, depending on the size of the loaf
- 2 (8-ounce) Camembert cheeses
- 12 to 15 thin slices Italian prosciutto
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Minced fresh chives, for serving