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Pork Schnitzel
By msweeney
Directions Begin by placing each chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and gently pounding them out with the flat ...
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (about 5 to 6 ounces each)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 cups plain dried bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 sprig thyme
- Lemon wedges
German Chocolate Cupcakes
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, shaken, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons freshly brewed coffee
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 4 extra-large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup blanched sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 cups grated carrots (less than 1 pound)
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 3/4 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pound confectioners' sugar
Pumpkin Bars - Paula Deen
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Icing:
- 4 eggs
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 15 -ounce can pumpkin
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 -ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Double Chocolate and Espresso Cookies
By msweeney
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (recommended: Ghirardelli)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate-covered espresso beans
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (recommended: Nestle Toll House)
Quick Croque Madames
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the broiler on low
- 4 large slices country-style bread
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large slices good quality lunchmeat ham
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 eggs
Roasted Shrimp and Orzo (Appetizer/salad)
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Kosher salt
- Good olive oil
- 3/4 pound orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds (16 to 18 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts
- 1 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
- 1/2 cup small-diced red onion
- 3/4 pound good feta cheese, large diced
Szechuan Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets and stems discarded
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup good soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Asian hot chili oil
- 2 tablespoons dark toasted sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 scallions, sliced diagonally (white and green parts)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
Chipotle Cream Shrimp
By msweeney
Directions Put the flour in a shallow bowl
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 2 pounds large raw shrimp (13 to 15 per pound), peeled and deveined with tail on
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- White or brown rice, cooked according to package instructions, for serving
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Cinnamon
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling potatoes after cooked
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper