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SPECIAL K KOMISH BROIT
By Grandmax4
1. mix and shape into rolls - bake @ 350degrees for about 25 mins
- 3 eggs
- I cup oil
- 3/4 c sugar
- 2 c flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 c. special K cereal
- apricots diced -- optional
Roasted Red Pepper Purée
By Grandmax4
This recipe is an accompaniment for Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Puree
- 1 cup coarsely chopped drained roasted red peppers from jar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Andes Mint Cookies
By Grandmax4
"These really taste like Andes Mints, not just like mint chocolate chip cookies
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sticks (1 cup) plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup mint chips (or chopped Andes Chocolate Mints)
SWEET POTATO & APPLE SOUP
By Grandmax4
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium-low heat
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 3 Leeks -- thinly sliced
- 1 Large Carrot -- thinly sliced
- 2 Sweet Potato -- peeled and cubed
- 2 Large Tart Eating Apples -- peeled and cubed
- 5 Cups Water
- Freshly Grated Nutmeg
- 1 Cup Apple Juice
- 1 Cup Whipping or Light Cream
- Salt and Pepper
- Snipped Fresh Chives or Fresh Cilantro Leaves to Garnish
Best Steak Marinade in Existence
By Grandmax4
"This is a family recipe that has been developed only over the last 5 years
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic (optional)
Mary Berry's salmon en croûte with asparagus
By Grandmax4
Can be made up to a day ahead
- 700g (1 lb 9 oz) thick asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1 × 280g (10 oz) packet full-fat cream cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 good tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 good tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon snipped chives
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 × 500g (1 lb 2 oz) packet puff pastry
- 1kg (2¼ lb) side fresh salmon, skinned
- 1 egg, beaten
- 6 tablespoons full-fat mayonnaise
- 150ml (¼ pint) double cream
White Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake
By Grandmax4
for crust: Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F
- crust
- 1 package chocolate wafer cookies -- (9 ounce) broken into pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter -- (1 stick) melted
- filling
- 1 pound good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Bakers) -- finely chopped
- 4 packages cream cheese -- (8 ounce) room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 3 1 pint baskets strawberries -- hulled, halved
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons brandy
Butternut Squash-Spinach Tart
By Grandmax4
Make the crust: Combine the olive oil and water in a measuring cup
- For the crust:
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/3 cup cold water, plus more if needed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- Kosher salt
- For the filling:
- 2 cups grated peeled butternut squash (from a 2 1/2-pound squash)
- 1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated fontina cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- For the crust:
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/3 cup cold water, plus more if needed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- Kosher salt
- For the filling:
- 2 cups grated peeled butternut squash (from a 2 1/2-pound squash)
- 1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated fontina cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Banana Bread
By Grandmax4
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 10 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups cake flour
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
Pistachio-Crusted Halibut
By Grandmax4
Add some mayo to the Dijon
- 2 Tbsp . Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp . finely grated lemon peel
- 1 dash sea salt
- Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
- 4 (4-oz.) raw halibut fillets
- 1/4 cup raw , unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp . finely chopped parsley