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Homemade Gravy
By lauramae
Directions In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minu...
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- BEEF stock to make 2 cups, heated
- 1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy
- 1 tablespoon white wine, optional
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, optional
Ridiculously Amazing Asian Ramen Salad - Table for Two
By lauramae
Instructions: In a large bowl, place coleslaw mix, sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, crushed ramen (see note below)...
- 1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
- 1 cup sunflower seeds (de-shelled/shelled/no shells)
- 1 cup Diamond of California sliced almonds
- 2 (3 ounce) bags ramen* (any flavor, you won’t be using the seasoning packets so it doesn’t matter)
- 5 stalks of scallions, sliced
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
The Perfect Burger Bun
By lauramae
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the milk, water, yeast, sugar, salt and egg
- For topping:
- 3 tbsp. warm milk
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tsp. instant yeast
- 2 1/2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tbsp. water, for egg wash
- Sesame seeds
Raspberry Lemon Muffins
By lauramae
The sweet raspberries and the tangy lemon glaze are like Springtime in your mouth!
- Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or you can substitute milk)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 tsp grated lemon peel
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp grated lemon peel
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbs butter, softened
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
Weight Watchers Easy Fried Rice
By lauramae
Basic, easy and fast — a tasty way to use up leftover rice
- 2 sprays cooking spray
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup uncooked carrots, shredded
- 1 cup uncooked scallions, sliced, divided
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
- 1/4 cups low-sodium soy sauce, or to taste
Grilled Steak and Gorgonzola Pizza
By lauramae
If using marinade, mix ingredients marinate steak in refrigerator that morning
- Steak
- 10 oz. New York strip steak
- Marinade, see below (optional but highly recommended; it was delicious)
- 2 T. Olive oil
- Pizza
- 1/2 lb. pizza dough
- Flour (and cornmeal if available), for work surface
- Olive oil, for brushing crust
- 1/2 cup shredded Fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup Gorgonzola (I used closer to 3/4, but I love bleu cheese)
- Handful of arugula
- Balsamic Reduction
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 T. honey
- 1/4 t. black pepper
- Steak Marinade
- 2 T. olive oil
- 2 T. balsamic vinegar
- 2 T. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 T. Dijon mustard
- 1 T. minced garlic
No-Yeast Required Cinnamon Rolls
By lauramae
Dense, gooey, mouth-watering no-yeast required cinnamon rolls! Homemade cinnamon rolls without the hassle of makin...
- Filling:
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
- Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for rolling out dough
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 5 Tablespoons butter, melted and divided
- Icing:
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 Tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies
By lauramae
A fun way to decorate sugar cookies for Thanksgiving holiday!!
- Use your favorite sugar cookie recipe and icing!
- Decorate
Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins
By lauramae
Once the muffins come out of the oven and are still warm, they’re brushed with melted butter and then immediately...
- For the Muffins:
- 10 tablespoons (5 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/4 cups pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart
By lauramae
Preheat oven to 350F. In a 9 1/2” tart pan, press pastry sheet firmly into bottom and edges
- 1 pastry puff sheet, rolled thin
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 c milk
- 3-4 oz crumbled goat cheese
- 3 T grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 c basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 t salt
- 1/2 t pepper
- 1 T olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 leeks (white and green parts only), chopped
- 2 tomatoes, sliced thin