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Bacon-Banana Buttermilk Pancakes with Bourbon Syrup
By Coppermouse
In a saute pan, cook the bacon on medium heat until thoroughly crispy, about 10 minutes
- 6 thick-cut slices maple-smoked bacon, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Salted butter, for greasing the pan and for serving
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced banana
Minty Meatballs
By Coppermouse
In a bowl, mix together all ingredients until combined
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (85 percent lean)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup 1 percent milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- Parchment paper
Bacon and Potato Tart
By Coppermouse
Dust your work surface lightly with flour and unfold the puff pastry
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed
- 5 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons butter, for topping
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon Meringue Pie
By Coppermouse
When pie is refrigerated, beads may form on meringue
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups cold water plus 1/3 cup cool water, divided
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 5 eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 (9-inch) pie shell, baked and cooled
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Lemon peel twists, optional
- Mint leaves, optional
Southwestern Stuffed Chicken
By Coppermouse
Any type of cheese will work as a filling, including Monterey or Pepper-Jack (if you want that extra touch of spici...
- 1 1/2 cups crushed cheese crackers
- 2 tablespoons dry taco seasoning mix
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 to 2 pounds total)
- 4 ounces Mexican-flavored processed cheese spread, cut into 6 cubes
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
Chocolate-Raspberry Jarred Dessert
By Coppermouse
For Compote: In a small, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, combine raspberries, lemon juice and sugar
- For Raspberry Compote*:
- 1 pint raspberries, or 2 cups frozen raspberries
- Juice of 1/2 of a lemon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- For Parfait:
- 4 cups store-bought or premade brownies, crumbled or chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups raspberry compote
- Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)
- For Serving:
- 4 pint-sized (16-ounce) mason jars, or large glasses
The Best Blueberry Muffins
By Coppermouse
1 Heat oven to 375°. 2 Grease 18 regular-size muffin cups (or 12 large size muffins)
- 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, at room temp
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries or 2 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
- For Topping
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, mixed with
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Kitty Litter Cake
By Coppermouse
I have used different flavours of cake mix and frosting
- 8 large Tootsie Rolls
- 2 packages vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding
- 2/3 cup Betty Crocker vanilla frosting
- 2 boxes Betty Crocker Golden Cake Mix, baked according to package
- directions and cooled completely
- 1 (12 ounce) tub non-dairy whipped topping
Lemon-Lime Meringue Pie
By Coppermouse
Both lemon and lime juice are used in this meringue pie for an extra punch of citrus flavor
- For the Custard:
- 5 eggs
- 10 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cups fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 1/2 lemons)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Zest from two lemons
- 1 deep-dish 9-inch pre-baked pie shell
- For the Meringue:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup egg whites (about 4 eggs)
Mac and Beer Cheese Cups
By Coppermouse
Beer and two kinds of cheese meet in these savory mac and cheese cupcakes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup Progresso™ panko bread crumbs
- 8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup lager beer, such as a Boston lager
- 1 cup shredded American cheese (4 oz)
- 2 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Slices of cooked beer bratwurst or popcorn, if desired