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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
By Maverick19
This Carrot Cake has an option that includes Walnuts, Raisins and Coconut
- Optional:
- 4 eggs, room temp
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 cups carrots, grated
- 1 1/2 cups oil
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 cup coconut
- Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, room temp
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 lb. powder sugar
Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
By Maverick19
1. Adjust oven rack to upper middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees F
- 8 oz (2 cups) elbow macaroni
- salt and pepper
- 8 oz mild cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 tsp dry mustard
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs plus 1 large yolk, lightly beaten
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
Pickled Jalapeños and Carrots
By Maverick19
1. heat the oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 white onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 jalapeños with stems, split in half lengthwise
- 1 habanero chile, stemmed and thinly sliced (optional)
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 10 black peppercorns
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 allspice berries
- 1/2 tsp whole mexican oregano
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
Braciole
By Maverick19
This is Giada's Braciole recipe
- 1/2 cup dry Italian bread crumbs
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/3 cup grated provolone or fontina cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh italian parsley
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 lb flank steak (if you can get a think flank steak, get it, otherwise you will hammer the steak down)
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 1/4 cup marinara sauce
Carbonara Pasta III
By Maverick19
This version is considered a more authentic version
- 500 g (1 Lb.) bucatini or spaghetti
- 100 g (1 cup) finely diced guanciale (bacon or pancetta can substitute)
- 3-5 egg yolks, finely beaten (or 2-4 whole eggs)
- 100 g (1 cup) of finely grated Pecorino Romano (plus extra for sprinkling)
- very generous twist of freshly ground peppercorns
- sprinkling of sea salt
- splash of olive oil
Potato Pancakes
By Maverick19
This recipe comes from the Alpine Village Inn restaurant in Torrance, CA
- 2 1/2 lbs potatoes, russets are best
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp chopped chives
- oil or shortening
Carrot Jam
By Maverick19
Makes nine 1/2 pint jars
- 4 pounds carrots, coarsely shredded (about 18 cups)
- 6 cups sugar
- 2 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (8 lemons)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- Three 3-inch cinnamon sticks
- 12 whole cloves
- big pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Sauteed Mushrooms
By Maverick19
Heat butter or olive oil in skillet, over medium heat
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
- 1-2 Tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or ground
- 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp anchovy paste
- 1/4 cup cooking wine
- salt and pepper to taste
Easy Pickles
By Maverick19
These pickles are made without processing
- 1/3 cup flaky sea salt (Maldon)
- 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 4 1/2 cups bottled water
- 3/4 pound Kirby cucumbers, about 3 medium or 4 small, all about same size and thickness, thoroughly washed and dried
- 2 tsp fennel seeds
- few sprigs of fresh dill
Roasted Jalapeno Poppers
By Maverick19
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 12 large jalapeños
- 2 oz feta cheese, room temp
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temp
- 4 oz shredded hot pepper jack cheese OR sharp cheddar cheese
- small handful of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp grated onion
- optional Bread Crumbs - Toast breadcrumbs to sprinkle heavily on the peppers stuffed with cheese