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Spicy Refrigerator Pickled Peppers
By vealam
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, salt, brown sugar, oregano, garlic cloves, red chile and olive oil...
- 1 cup white or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lb red jalapenos or Italian roasting peppers, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Banana Bourbon Cupcakes
By vealam
CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- CUPCAKES:
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup loosely packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed toffee pieces (like Heath chips)
- BOURBON BUTTER CREAM:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons bourbon
- BOURBON CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
- 4 ounces chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
Creamy Ranch and Cheese Bread Bowl Dip
By vealam
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients (except bread) and stir until combined
- 8 ounces cream cheese, very soft (lite is okay)
- 8 ounces sour cream (lite is okay)
- 1 1/2 about 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, measured loosely piled (American, Colby, pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- 1-ounce packet ranch dip seasoning mix (I used McCormick; substitute with individual spices to taste if preferred, including garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, etc.)
- one 6 to 8-inch round loaf of bread
Skillet Baked Ziti
By vealam
Heat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups water
- 12 oz ziti
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Cinnamon Apple Muffins
By vealam
Preheat oven to 375º F. Spray muffin tins with bakers spray or coat well with shortening or butter and flour, maki...
- For the Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (+ 2 teaspoons for coating apples)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (+ 1/2 teaspoon for coating apples)
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup ground cinnamon
Roasted Tomato Soup
By vealam
Heat oven to 350F. Cut the tomatoes and onions into wedges
- 2 lb ripe tomatoes
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices thick, crusty bread
- 4 slices mozzarella
- oregano or basil, to garnish
Custom Blend Beef Patty Melt with Pimento Cheese
By vealam
Blend together the sirloin and short ribs and sprinkle with salt and pepper
- HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE:
- 10 ounces ground sirloin
- 6 ounces ground beef short ribs
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Spanish onions, thinly sliced
- Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices rye bread, buttered on one side
- Homemade Pimento Cheese, recipe follows
- 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, coarsely shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup finely chopped Vidalia onion
- 3.5 ounces diced jarred pimientos, drained
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Dash hot sauce
Pumpkin Brulee Cheesecake Bars
By vealam
For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Crust:
- 1 1/3 cups (140g) finely crushed graham crackers (about 10 1/2 full sheets)
- 2 Tbsp (30g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 Tbsp (3 oz) unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces and melted
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup (110g) packed light-brown sugar
- 6 Tbsp (80g) granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp (28g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice or cloves
- 2 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups (326g) pumpkin puree
- Topping:
- 6 Tbsp (80g) granulated sugar
- Whipped cream, pecans, mint leaves and cinnamon/nutmeg blend, for garnish (optional)
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 400°
- 3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes cut in half lengthwise
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup chopped sweet onions
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, with their juice
- 1/4 cup dried basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 14.5 ounce cans reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
The Very Best Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Brownies.
By vealam
Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil, letting the edges over hang from the pan so you c...
- Fudge Frosting:
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped + divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- reese's peanut butter cups, roughly chopped, for topping
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)