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Sloppy Joe Mac 'n Cheese
By francesn
Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. Macaroni
- 1 lb. ground beef
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 c. crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 2 c. grated mozzarella, divided
kale quinoa patties
By francesn
prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 10-12 minutes makes approx
- 2 1/2 c cooked quinoa, cooled
- 4 c kale, cleaned, deveined, chopped small
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced small
- 1/2 c chives, chopped
- 1/2 c Parmesan, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 c bread crumbs (use gluten free breadcrumbs to make this dish gluten free)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for frying
Brownie Tart
By francesn
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 cup heavy cream, boiling
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pastry cream
- 2 cups whole, 2 percent fat, or 1 percent fat milk
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped out
- 6 egg yolks
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Ganache
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream, boiling
Gluten-Free Pie Crust
By francesn
1) Lightly grease a 9" pie pan
- 1 1/4 cups King Arthur Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Flour or brown rice flour blend*: 1
- 1 tablespoon sugar: 1
- 2 teaspoons Instant ClearJel (optional; not packed in a gluten-free facility): 1
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum: 1
- 1/2 teaspoon salt: 1
- 6 tablespoons cold butter : 1
- 1 large egg : 1
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar: 1
- See recipe for this blend below.: 1
Toasty Oven Chickpeas
By francesn
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Drain, rinse and pat dry the Chickpeas In medium sized bowl, toss Chickpeas in olive...
- 1 15.5 oz. can of Chickpeas [garbanzo beans] (we use organic)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- olive oil, for coating chickpeas
- salt/pepper to taste
- hot sauce or other spices (curry) optional
ITALIAN PASTRY CREAM WITH MILK AND CREAM
By francesn
In a medium pot, heat over low the milk and cream, do not boil
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 /4 cup cream whipping/whole cream
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
Whipped Nutella Frosting
By francesn
Instructions In bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment beat the butter and Nutella together for 2 minute...
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (like Nutella)
- 2 2 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 2 2 Tbsp heavy cream
Spritz Cookies Recipe - Joyofbaking.com
By francesn
Spritz Cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven
- Garnish:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (295 grams) all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- candied cherries, nuts, colored sprinkles or colored sugars
Easy Italian Cookies
By francesn
Cream butter and sugar,add eggs and flavoring
- 1/2 lb butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups flour
- 2 tbsp. baking powder
- 2 tbsp. vanilla
- icing
- 1/2 box confectioners sugar
- 2 tbsp. milk
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
Caramel Banana Cake Roll
By francesn
Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 3 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
- (filling)
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoon fat-free caramel ice cream topping