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Lemon & Garlic Roast Chicken
By Bettye
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 1 (5 to 6-pound) roasting chicken
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large bunch fresh thyme
- 4 lemons
- 3 heads garlic, cut in 1/2 crosswise
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Gingerbread Cowboys
By Bettye
Gingerbread Cowboy cookie cutter available online from Frankencutters
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. clove
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tsp. ginger
- 4-5 cups flour
Cranberry Pecan Streusel Muffins - High Altitude
By Bettye
Special Equipment: 2 1/2-inch muffin cups; sifter; wooden skewer or cake tester Pan Preparation: Coat the muffin c...
- Topping
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut up
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- Muffins
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 cup plain or orange yogurt, top liquid poured off
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted, or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, if using
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
The Best Oven Fried Chicken
By Bettye
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 box plain Melba toast (about 5 ounces), processed to sand and pebble texture (see illustration 1 of "Coating the Chicken")
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 chicken leg quarters, separated into drumsticks and thighs, skin removed (see illustration below), and patted dry with paper towels
Moroccan Lemon Relish
By Bettye
Dice lemons, including peel, removing as many seeds as possible
- 4 lemons, unwaxed (or scrubbed of wax)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar.
Strawberry Dream Cake
By Bettye
INSTRUCTIONS 1. For the cake: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees
- INGREDIENTS
- CAKE
- 10 ounces frozen whole strawberries (2 cups)
- 3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 6 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (9 ounces) cake flour
- 1 3/4 cups (12 1/4 ounces) granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces and softened
- FROSTING
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/4 cups (9 ounces) confectioners' sugar
- 12 ounces cream cheese, cut into 12 pieces and softened
- Pinch salt
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thin (about 1 1/2 cups)
Fonda San Miguel's Flan
By Bettye
Melt sugar over hot water and pour over bottom of flan or cake pan
- 3/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1 c. almonds, finely chopped
- 2 cans Eagle Brand sweetened milk
- 1 c. milk
- 4 eggs
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Buckeyes
By Bettye
Mix together the butter, sugar and peanut butter in a food processor until smooth
- 1 lb. butter, room temperature
- 3/4 - 1 lbs. powdered sugar
- 2 c. smooth peanut butter
- 12 oz. chocolate chips
- 3 oz. dark chocolate
- 1/2 block parafin
Avocado Dip
By Bettye
When I graduated from high school my mother's best gave this to me as a gift because I just loved the way he made i...
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 medium onion
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 2 t. lemon juice
- 1/2 c. Miracle Whip
Heavenly Angel Food Cake
By Bettye
Prep: 15 min., Bake: 35 min
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice