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Pastry Dough
By Grandmax4
Blend together flour, butter, shortening, and salt in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in ...
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening (preferably trans-fat-free)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup cold vegetable shortening (preferably trans-fat-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 7 to 9 tablespoons ice water
- Special equipment: a pastry or bench scraper
LEMON BARS1
By Grandmax4
1. 350 degrees F 2. Mix one cup flour & ¼ cup confectioners'
- BOTTOM
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 Cup Confectioners Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Butter
- FILLING
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon zest
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar for decoration
Orzo with Feta, Tomatoes, and Dill
By Grandmax4
Toss together oil, tomatoes, dill, zest, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large serving bowl
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes -- halved
- 1/2 cup chopped dill
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta (6 ounces)
Real Spanish Gazpacho From Spain Recipe - Food.com
By Grandmax4
Directions Rinse well the tomatoes,take off the stems
- 2 lbs ripe juicy tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 an onion, white type not sweet
- 1 green sweet pepper
- 1 cucumber, about 6-7 inches long
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup virgin olive oil
- 1 piece French bread ( 3-4 inches long piece)
The Best Banana Bread Recipe
By Grandmax4
Instructions Preheat oven to 350º F
- 4 over-ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped roasted pecans (optional)
RASPBERRY JALAPENO JELLY
By Grandmax4
1. Sterilize jars and lids by immersing in boiling water for at least 5 minutes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper -- chopped
- 1/4 cup Jalapeno pepper -- chopped
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 6 fluid ounces liquid pectin
Carmelized Onion Jam
By Grandmax4
IMPORTANT: if you intend to can this, do not use oil! The onions will provide plenty of moisture to the pan
- 4 large red onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 6 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper (or to taste)
Spicy Cheese Bread
By Grandmax4
Make the Bread: In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, red pepper flakes and salt
- 3 1/4 cups (461 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant (rapid-rise) yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm water (110 degrees)
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups), at room temperature
- 6 ounces provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups), at room temperature
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
Potato Chip-Crusted Haddock
By Grandmax4
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- 1 pkg wild haddock (4 fillets), thawed according to package instructions 0
- 1/2 cup finely crushed sea salt & malt vinegar flavour kettle cooked potato chips 125 mL
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley 30 mL
- 2 tbsp finely sliced green onion 30 mL
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 mL
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest 5 mL
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise 30 mL
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
By Grandmax4
1 Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat
- 2 Tbsp butter -- (1/4 stick)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 small celery stalks -- chopped
- 1 medium leek -- sliced (white and pale green parts only)
- 1 large garlic clove -- chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams) -- peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
- 4 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- The leafy tops of the celery stalks -- chopped