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Grilled Hearts of Romaine Salad
By christoph
Romaine lettuce takes on a slightly nutty flavor on the grill
- 3 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Gorgonzola crumbles
- 1/2 pound of bacon, crisped and crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts (optional)
Greek yogurt Banana Bread
By christoph
Greek yogurt makes this banana quick bread incredibly moist and offers a slight tang which complements mini chocola...
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 very ripe bananas mashed
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans chopped
Grilled Blue Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Onions
By christoph
Tender grilled onion stuffed with blue cheese and crisped bacon
- 4 large-sized sweet onions (Vidalia, Maui sweets, sweet yellows)
- 1 stick butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 4 strips bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Paddy Rolls
By christoph
Reuben sandwich a la egg roll
- 1 pound cooked corned beef, diced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cabbage, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1/4 cup carrot, shredded
- 1/4 cup swiss cheese, finely diced
- 2 tablespoon thousand island dressing
- Egg roll wraps
- Horsey sauce
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing
- 1 tsp horseradish
Double Chocolate Fudge Brownies
By christoph
Decadent rich and silky dark chocolate makes these ooey, gooey, chewy brownies the best you may every taste
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chopped
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips melted for topping
Perfect Corned Beef Brisket
By christoph
Moist and tender, tips on how to choose and cook the perfect corned beef
- 4 pound Corned Beef, point or flat cut
- 2 onions, quartered
- 1/2 head cabbage, cut into wedges
- 2 cups baby carrots
- pickling spice
- black pepper
Greek Couscous Salad
By christoph
Flavors of the Mediterranean come alive in this light and fresh salad
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and diced
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black or kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 cup spinach, chiffonade
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cappuccino Cheesecake Brownies
By christoph
Sinfully delicious! A rich layer of cheesecake tops this gooey brownie to create an irresistible treat
- 1 package (19.5 oz.) Pillsbury Mocha Fudge Brownie Mix
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or canned fudge frosting, melted for drizzling
Secret Ingredient Apple PIe
By christoph
The most flavorful apple pie is baked using apple cider syrup
- Filling
- 8 cups apples mix of Granny Smith and Fuji, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ cup apple cider syrup* see recipe above
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Crust
- Double Pie Crust made from scratch or packaged
- Topping
- Milk
- Sanding sugar
Pumpkin Spice Roll
By christoph
Easy to make retro holiday favorite jelly roll like dessert
- Pumpkin Sponge
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar for towel and dusting
- Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Buttercream Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Maple Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 ounces white chocolate melted and slightly cooled
- Chocolate Filling
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese room temperature
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips melted and slightly cooled
- Dulce de Leche Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup dulce de leche
- Cappuccino Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder
- Cordial Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar more if needed to thicken
- 2 tablespoons liquor Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Grand Marnier