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Homemade Cannoli
By Bearbuddy45
Cook's Note: If the ricotta has an excess of liquid, drain it over a strainer for at least a half an hour before ma...
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups ricotta cheese, preferably whole milk
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup small semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 lemon
- 1 quart canola oil, for frying
- Flour, for rolling
- 1 egg, lightly beaten, for egg wash
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Mile-High Lemon Meringue Mini Pies
By Bearbuddy45
Heat oven to 400°F. Unroll pie crust onto work surface; flatten slightly with rolling pin
- 1 Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
- 3/4 cup lemon curd (from a 10 oz jar)
- 12 large fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup egg whites (from 16-oz carton) or 2 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Stuffed Brownie Pops
By Bearbuddy45
Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ chocolate chunk brownies
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz package)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Desired toppings, such as candy sprinkles or chopped pecans
- 15 paper lollipop sticks
Baked Brie Cups
By Bearbuddy45
1) Preheat the oven to 450°F
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 pound puff pastry, homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 pound Brie cheese, cut into 24 small (1/2") cubes
King Crab Legs & Creamy Orzotto
By Bearbuddy45
For the crab, heat oil and 1 Tbsp
- BEURRE BLANC:
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 ⁄4 cup thinly sliced garlic
- 2 Tbsp. minced shallots
- 2 lb. king crab legs, cut into sections
- 3 ⁄4 cup sauvignon blanc
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 4 lemon wedge
- 1 bay leaf
- 7 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 ⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh chives
- Salt and fresh lemon juice to taste
- ORZETTO
- 3 ⁄4 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 cups collard greens or kale, stemmed and chopped
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 2 ⁄3 cup heavy cream
- 1 ⁄4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- Black pepper to taste
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
By Bearbuddy45
Directions Preheat oven at 350 degrees F
- 3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 3 eggs
- 2 c. white sugar
- 1 c. vegetable oil
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 c. grated zucchini
- 1 c. chopped pecans
- 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp. orange zest
- whipped cream, for serving
- zucchini ribbons, for serving
Mardi Gras King Cupcakes
By Bearbuddy45
These lemon and nutmeg cupcakes are a delicious twist on the classic Mardi Gras king cake! Perfect for a Mardi Gras...
- CUPCAKES:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 2/3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons soft butter
- 2/3 cup milk, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia or 1 teaspoon vanilla + 1/8 teaspoon lemon oil
- 2 large eggs
- ICING:
- 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon oil
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, enough to make a spreadable icing
- colored sugars, preferably purple, yellow, and green
Pumpkin Pie Dip Recipe
By Bearbuddy45
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Gingersnap cookies
Lemon Meringue Cake with Strawberries
By Bearbuddy45
Stir together strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon or lime peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar
Sweet Potato Bread Pudding W/Cinnamon Caramel Sauce
By Bearbuddy45
DIRECTIONS Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 350°F
- BREAD PUDDING
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 c. cooked mashed sweet potatoes (can substitute cooked
- butternut, acorn squash or pumpkin)
- 2 c. scalded milk
- 1/4 c. unsalted butter
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 - 5 c. soft bread cubes, such as brioche (about 9 slices)
- 2/3 c. dried cranberries
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored, cut into 1/2" dice
- CINNAMON CARAMEL SAUCE
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/3 c. water
- 1 1/4 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Garnish: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream [optional]