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Naan
By cnash
oven. Variations of are found from India to Central Asia on into the Middle East
- Active dry yeast -- 1 (1/4-ounce) package
- Sugar -- 1 teaspoon
- Warm (110-115°F) milk -- 3 tablespoons
- All-purpose flour -- 4 cups
- Warm (110-115°F) milk -- 1/2 cup
- Yogurt -- 1/2 cup
- Egg, beaten -- 1
- Oil or melted butter -- 1 tablespoon
- Salt -- 1/2 teaspoon
- Garnish (optional, see variations)
Buttermilk-Pecan Ice Cream
By cnash
Make the mix. Whisk the sugar, cream, buttermilk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla and candied pecans in ...
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup candied pecans (page 138)
- 1/2 cup coarse sea salt
- Caramel bananas, for topping, optional (recipe below)
- (Makes 1 cup)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- (Makes 2 cups)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 firm yellow bananas, chopped or sliced
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Sour Cream Pound Cake Loaf
By cnash
Cream butter and shortening
- 1/2 c. soft butter
- 1/4 c. shortening
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 c. flour (all-purpose)
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract
HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI/PASTA SAUCE
By cnash
In a large heated pot with olive oil, add finely chopped onions
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans tomato puree
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 2-3 tbsp. olive oil
- 4-5 cloves fresh garlic
- 1-2 fresh onions
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil or 2 tbsp. fresh, minced
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste (add near end of cooking)
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Pineapple Passion Punch
By cnash
PLACE drink mix in large plastic or glass pitcher
- 1 tub CRYSTAL LIGHT Pineapple Orange Flavor Drink Mix
- 1 qt. (4 cups) cold unsweetened pineapple juice
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled
Pineapple-Coconut Layer Cake
By cnash
For everyone who loves the flavors of the Caribbean, this festive cake has it all
- Cake
- 1.50 cup(s) cake flour
- 1 cup(s) whole-wheat flour, preferably white whole-wheat (See Ingredient Note)
- 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 3/4 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup(s) honey
- 1/3 cup(s) canola oil
- 3 tablespoon(s) butter, melted
- 3/4 cup(s) nonfat buttermilk, or milk
- 2 tablespoon(s) coconut rum, or dark rum
- 2 teaspoon(s) coconut extract
- 3 large eggs, separated (reserve 2 yolks for pineapple curd)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 pineapple juice, (3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 5 teaspoon(s) cornstarch
- Frosting & garnish
- 12 ounce(s) reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel), at room temperature
- 1/3 cup(s) confectioner's sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon(s) coconut extract, or rum
- salt
- 1.50 cup(s) finely diced fresh pineapple, divided
- 2 tablespoon(s) toasted coconut, (see Kitchen Tip)
Sweet and Sour Pork/Chicken
By cnash
Directions Combine 2 tbs soy sauce, 1 tbs rice wine, and meat in a bowl
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chinese rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 3/4 lb boneless pork, cut into 3/4 " pieces or 3/4 lb dark chicken meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- cornstarch
- cooking oil, for deep frying
- 1/2 cup onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3/4 cup pineapple chunk
- 1 small bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
Old-Fashioned Baked Egg Custard Tart With Nutmeg
By cnash
A taste of my childhood, my grandmother made the most amazing Egg Custard, as we used to call it! In the absence of...
- 5 ounces plain flour, plus a little extra for dusting
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 ounce softened lard or 1 ounce white vegetable fat
- 1 1/2 ounces softened butter
- 3 large eggs, plus
- 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 pint single cream
- 2 ounces caster sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 whole nutmegs, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon softened butter
King Cake
By cnash
Make the cake: Heat the milk in a saucepan until scalding; transfer to a food processor, add the yeast and pulse to...
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 large egg yolks, plus 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing the bowl
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 dry bean or plastic King Cake baby (available at party-supply stores or mardigrasday.com)
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- Purple, green and gold sanding sugar, for decorating