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Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake
By garciamoss
"This cake takes a little TLC for sure, but I think it’s a cake that is worth it
- Salted Caramel:
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup, no sugar added, apple sauce
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, hot (or warm apple cider)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup honey (or corn syrup)
- 1/2 cup bourbon + 1/2 cup apple cider (or 1 cup cider)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + flakey salt for sprinkling
- 3 your favorite SMALL apples (I used granny smith and honeycrisp)*
- 6 twigs or wooden sticks
- Snickers Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (not the oily kind)
- 1/3 cup salted caramel (ingredients above)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped + more for garnish
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Green Beans with Sesame Sauce
By garciamoss
1. In a spice grinder or a mortar, finely grind 6 tbsp
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 lb. green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped scallions
- 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
Classic Linguine with Clam Sauce
By garciamoss
Garlicky and comforting, this pasta dish is a perennial crowd pleaser
- 4 lb. littleneck or Manila clams, or cockles
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- 1 lb. linguine or spaghetti
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Italian Wedding Soup
By garciamoss
This Italian Wedding Soup recipe is Italian comfort food at its best, and this easy soup recipe lends itself to cou...
- Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- 1 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Tip)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Soup:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
- 1 cup chopped carrots (2 medium)
- 1 cup chopped celery (2 medium stalks)
- 4 cups chopped cabbage (about 1/2 small head)
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed
- 8 cups coarsely chopped escarole or thinly sliced kale leaves (about 1 bunch)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
Morel and Asparagus Spaghetti
By garciamoss
In this bright spring pasta dish of morels, asparagus, and cream, dried morels are rehydrated in boiling water that...
- 1/2 oz. dried morel mushrooms (about 5 mushrooms)
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 1 bunch asparagus (1 pound), ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Chicken and Chickpea Chili
By garciamoss
The chili is rich, flavorful and satisfying, and the mix of bacon crumbles and fresh toppings means everybody at th...
- 4-1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat, and cut into 3/4-inch dice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 2 to 4 medium cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup chopped fresh red bell pepper
- 1 fresh habanero chile, chopped
- 2 Tbs. chili powder
- 1 Tbs. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 2-1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth (homemade or lower-salt store-bought)
- 3-1/2 cups cooked navy beans (home-cooked or canned from two 15-oz. cans, rinsed and drained)
- 3-1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (home-cooked or canned from two 15-oz. cans, rinsed and drained)
- 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- Garnishes: sour cream, cooked crumbled bacon, diced tomato, sliced scallions
Mini-Smoked Salmon Frittatas
By garciamoss
1. Preheat oven to 325°. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 6 large eggs
- 8 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon half-and-half
- 3 tablespoons 1% milk
- 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Salted Caramel and Sesame Chocolate Cream Tarts [Vegan]
By garciamoss
To make the crust: Pulse the oats in a food processor until they turn into a powdery mix
- Crust:
- 1 cup dates
- 1 cup rolled oats (or walnuts)
- Salted Caramel:
- 1 cup dates
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or 1 banana)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (preferably infused with vanilla)
- Water, if needed
- Sesame Chocolate Cream:
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- Water, if needed
Three-Berry Cobbler (Slow Cooker)
By garciamoss
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and ground cloves (if u...
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- a pinch of ground cloves, optional
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons, half and half or milk
- 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cup each fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, blackberries and raspberries)
- 3/4 cup water
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for topping, optional
Poached Chicken and Vegetables with Thai Peanut Sauce
By garciamoss
Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a 6- to 8-quart pot
- 1 cup well-shaken canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, preferably natural
- 4 tsp. fish sauce
- 1 Tbs. Thai red curry paste
- 1 Tbs. packed dark brown sugar
- 1 Tbs. freshly squeezed lime juice; more to taste
- 5 oz. baby spinach leaves (about 5 cups)
- 3/4 lb. broccoli crowns, cut into 1-inch florets (about 4 cups)
- 2 large carrots, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips
- Kosher salt