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Spicy Smoked Sweet Potato Salad
By vealam
For the SMOKY RUB: Mix together the paprika, salt, sugar, pepper, chile powder and dry mustard in a small bowl
- SMOKY RUB:
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- SWEET POTATO SALAD:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick and into half-moons
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons smoking oak sawdust chips
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle packed in adobo
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
- Special Equipment: stovetop smoker
- Cook's Note: Leftover smoky rub can be used on chicken or fish.
Bubble-Top Brioches
By vealam
by Dorie Greenspan
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1/4 cup warm whole milk (110°F to 115°F)
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast (measured from two 1/4-ounce envelopes)
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg beaten to blend with 1 teaspoon water (for glaze)
Cranberry Orange Bread
By vealam
For the bread, spray two loaf pans with baking spray
- Glaze:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 3 oranges, zested
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt
- 1 can (14oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp orange extract
Garlic Cheeseburger Loaves
By vealam
When I was in first grade, my class created a cookbook with family favorite recipes for our parents’ holiday gift
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 small sourdough rolls or ciabatta, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 tablespoons butter, divided
- 8 slices medium Cheddar cheese
Italian Dressing Mix
By vealam
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, oregano, pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, celery ...
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 2 tablespoons salt
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cookie Bars
By vealam
For the dough: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the dough:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
- For the cream cheese layer:
- 2 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teas vanilla extract
- 2 large golden delicious apples
- 1/2 teas cinnamon
- 2 teas sugar
- For the topping:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Thai-Style Lettuce Wraps
By vealam
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, honey, vinegar, ginger and garlic until well blended
- Sauce:
- 1 ⁄4 cup tamari
- 1 1/2 to 3 tablespoons honey, to taste
- 2 teaspoons raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Filling:
- 2 cups diced carrot
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 ⁄2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup raw pecan halves, briefly pulsed in a food processor
- Wraps and garnishes:
- 1 head butter lettuce, individual leaves carefully removed
- Garnishes: Torn cilantro leaves and red pepper flakes, optional
Peanut Butter and Jelly Crumble Bars
By vealam
Bars - Preheat oven to 350F
- Bars:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Crumble topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (half of 1 stick), melted
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned whole-rolled oats (don't use quick cook or instant, they're finer and behave like flour and will make mixture too dry)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- one 9-ounce jar Smuckers Fruit and Honey Strawberry Fruit Spread
Avocado Caprese Skillet Chicken
By vealam
In a bowl mix together garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 (10 - 11 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and halved
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 slices
- 4 avocado slices (from a firm but ripe large avocado)
- 2 medium vine ripened tomatoes, sliced
- 3 Tbsp balsamic glaze (I used Bertolli)
- 1/3 cup chopped basil ribbons
Chocolate Macaroon Moose Munch Cookies
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup packed sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 10 ounce bag Dark Chocolate Coconut Macaroon Moose Munch