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Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake Cupcakes
By vealam
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- For the cheesecake:
- 1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (from about 2 cups cookies)
- 3 Tbsp salted butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp packed finely grated lemon zest
- 2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened (I always recommend using Philadelphia for cheesecake)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 - 1 1/2 tsp lemon extract, to taste
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Strawberry Sauce:
- 8 oz fresh strawberries
- 1 Tbsp sugar, or to taste
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad with Grilled Garlic Croutons
By vealam
Add the chicken to a baking dish or ziplock bag
- honey mustard vinaigrette:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce (my fave is bone suckin!)
- 4 slices italian or sourdough bread (or whatever you love!)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 scallions
- 2 ears sweet corn
- 8 ounces butter lettuce, coarsely chopped
- 4 ounces arugula greens, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup torn fresh cilantro
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 4 ounces white cheddar cheese, chopped into tiny chunks
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup golden balsamic vinegar
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Slow Cooker Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs
By vealam
In a large bowl combine the beef, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, milk 1 teas...
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 (29 ounce) can pasta sauce
- 1 pound bowtie pasta, cooked according to package directions
The Perfect Fall Cheese Platter
By vealam
When it comes to the cheese, I usually stick to the classic rules of having a hard, soft, blue, and aged
- figs, dates, cured meats, crackers, grapes, almonds, quince paste, and olives
Italian Pear Almond Cake
By vealam
Pre-heat oven to 375° F. Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line the bottom with a round of parchment paper
- 125 g (1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp.) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 125 g (1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp.) white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 50 g (1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp.) all-purpose flour
- 100 g (3 1/2 oz.) ground almonds
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 3 small/medium ripe pears, peeled, cored and halved
- 50 g (1.7 oz.) flaked/sliced almonds
- Icing sugar, for garnish
Caramel Delite Cupcakes
By vealam
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- For the Cupcakes:
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- For the Caramel Buttercream:
- 2 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, (put 2-3 tablespoons aside)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3-4 cups confectioners’ sugar
Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni
By vealam
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat and add hamburger
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground 85 percent lean hamburger
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups macaroni, dry
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups medium Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Salisbury Steak Meatballs
By vealam
To make the meatballs, combine the first 8 ingredients in a mixing bowl and knead until completely combined
- 2 pounds Ground Beef
- 3/4 cups Seasoned Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Brown Mustard
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Powdered Beef Base Or Crumbled Beef Bouillon Cubes
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 whole Half Stick (1/4 Cup) Land O' Lakes Salted Butter
- 1 whole Large Onion, Halved And Sliced
- 2-1/2 cups Beef Broth
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (addition)
- 1 Tablespoon Ketchup (additional)
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch Mixed With A Little Beef Broth To Make A Thin Paste
- 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet (optional)
- 1 pound Egg Noodles, Cooked To Al Dente And Drained
- Minced Fresh Parsley
Angel Food Cake French Toast with Fresh Strawberry Syrup
By vealam
For the strawberry syrup: Bring strawberries, lemon juice, sugar and 2 Tbsp water to a boil in a medium saucepan se...
- French toast:
- 1 8-inch angel food cake, sliced into 12 - 14 pieces (or two angel food cake loafs, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces)
- 1 1/4 cups (295ml) milk
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- Butter for griddle
- Sweetened whipped cream, for serving
- Strawberry Syrup:
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries, stemmed and diced
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (110g) granulated sugar
- 4 Tbsp water, divided
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Sticky Sweet and Spicy Asian Chicken Thighs
By vealam
In a bowl, combine the water/broth, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, Asian Chili Garlic sauce and vinegar
- 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 5-6 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs, skin on or removed
- 2/3 cup water or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best, if you can)
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1-2 heaping tsp. Asian Chili Garlic sauce
- 2 Tbsp. white or rice vinegar
- For garnish: Sliced green onions, sesame seeds and orange zest