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Sprinkles Cupcakes' Strawberry Frosting
By msweeney
Servings: Makes enough for 1 dozen cupcakes Directions Place strawberries in the bowl of a small food processor; ...
- 1/2 cup frozen whole strawberries , thawed
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter , firm and slightly cold
- Pinch coarse salt
- 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar , sifted
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Cracker Barrel's Hashbrowns Casserole - Copycat
By msweeney
I don't know if this is Cracker Barrel's actual hash browns casserole recipe, but it is close
- 2 lbs frozen hash browns
- 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 (10 1/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 pint sour cream
- 1/2 cup onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
LIBBY'S® Famous Pumpkin Pie
By msweeney
Instructions MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small bowl
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
- Whipped cream (optional)
Chicken Quesadillas
By msweeney
Directions Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over high heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons taco or Cajun seasoning mix
- 1 large onion, cut in half and then into slices
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 12 tablespoons butter, for frying
- 12 large flour tortillas
- 2 1/2 cups grated cheese ( Monterey Jack is the best)
- Pico de Gallo, for serving, recipe follows
- 12 Roma tomatoes (slightly under ripe is fine)
- 3 yellow or red onions
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 to 3 jalapenos
- 1 lime
- Salt
Country French Omelet
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup (1-inch-diced) unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 extra-large eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
Hot Cross Buns
By msweeney
Combine the water and milk in a medium saucepan and warm over low heat until about 100 degrees F (but no more than ...
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (2 (1/4 ounce) packages)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus as needed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (13 ounces)
- 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup currants, plumped in the microwave and cooled
- 1 egg beaten, for brushing
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon finely gated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Fried Couscous Salad
By msweeney
For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and salt to a boil over medium-high heat
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (10-ounce) box (1 1/4 cups) couscous (recommended: Near East)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 4 ounces ricotta salata cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small or 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest and juice from 1/2 large lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pizza Crust
By msweeney
Directions: Mix and knead all of the ingredients to make a smooth, pliable dough
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons instant yeast, or 1 teaspoon quick rise yeast
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon oregano (optional)
- 1 tablespoon crushed garlic (optional)
Blueberry Maple Breakfast Bake
By msweeney
Method 1 Preheat oven to 350° F
- 1 loaf of white bread, crusts removed, bread cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 oz cream cheese, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup plus more for serving
Quick Italian Salad
By msweeney
For the dressing: In a blender, add the olive oil, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, sal...
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (pre-grated in a pack from the store)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chunked
- 6 cups whole pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup whole black olives
- 1/2 cup whole red cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced into circles
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan