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Eggs in Baskets with Candied Bacon Bits
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Delicious baked eggs in a nest of Yukon Gold Potatoes, with a layer of candied bacon and melted cheese
- TOPPING VARIATION, INSTEAD OF BACON:
- 3 to 4 large Yukon Gold Potatoes (or Russetts), peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices candied bacon (recipe follows)
- 6 eggs
- 3/4 cup shredded provolone (I used Swiss & Gruyere)
- 6 slices prosciutto, about 2 1/2 ounces, chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Bust Your Buttons Butter Cake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
In a stand mixer bowl combine the cake flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda and mix to combine
- 3 cups cake flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon real almond extract
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- BUTTERY GLAZE
- 1/3 cup butter (about 5 1/4 tablespoons)
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar (white sugar, not powdered)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Pudding
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
For the crumb base: Throw the cookies and melted butter into a food processor and pulverize
- Crumb Base:
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- Pudding:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 6 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream, for topping
Cherry-Topped Almond Panna Cotta
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Cherry-Topped Almond Panna Cotta Bon Appétit | June 2010 by Cindy Mushet Panna cotta is an Italian custard d...
- 1 cup whole milk, divided
- 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from about 2 envelopes)
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 10 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 pound fresh cherries, pitted, halved
- 1 tablespoon almond liqueur (optional)
- preparation
Garlic-Potato Soup
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
1. Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium leek , white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and chopped small (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 heads garlic , rinsed, papery skins removed and top third of heads cut off and discarded
- 6 - 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth (start with 6 cups and use extra cup to thin soup, if needed)
- 2 bay leaves
- Table salt
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 1/2 cups)
- 1 pound Red Bliss potatoes (unpeeled), cut into 1/2cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- Ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- Garlic Chips
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 medium cloves garlic , sliced thin lengthwise
- Table salt
Pizza Wheels (Pizza Party Buns)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from King Arthur Flour, and it's a winner! I love baking homemade cinnamon rolls, and I enjoy mak...
- DOUGH:
- 1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 1/2 cups (14 3/4-ounces) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- FILLING:
- 1/2 cup of your favorite pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, Cabot preferred; or the pizza cheese of your choice
- 4 ounces (about 1 cup) pepperoni, chopped or shredded
- Garlic butter* (optional)
- Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Simple & Perfect Beef Tenderloin - Cook's Illustrated
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I made this dinner for Christmas Eve
- 2 pound 2 pound beef tenderloin , center-cut, silver skin removed, tied at even intervals
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Blueberry Pie
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This Blueberry Pie recipe was developed using fresh blueberries, but unthawed frozen blueberries will work as well
- FOOLPROOF PIE DOUGH:
- 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 1/2 ounces), plus more for work surface
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening , cold, cut into 4 pieces
- 1/4 cup vodka, cold (see note)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- BLUEBERRY PIE FILLING:
- 6 cups fresh blueberries (about 30 ounces) (see note)
- 1 Granny Smith apple , peeled and grated on large holes of box grater
- 2 teaspoons grated zest and 2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup sugar (5 1/4 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca , ground
- Pinch table salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
Blood Orange Upside Down Cake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
In a 350F preheated oven, melt the 4 tbsp of butter and the brown sugar in a 9" heavy round cake pan (I used a Nord...
- 1 1/2 cups/225g all purpose/plain flour
- 3/4 cup/110g cornmeal, organic
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup/200g cane sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks/170g butter, softened
- 1/4 cup/60ml neutral flavored olive oil (or veg or canola oil)
- 1/2 cup/120ml blood orange juice (I used 1/4 c of regular orange juice mixed w/ 1/4 c of blood orange juice)
- 3 eggs, large and organic
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- "Upside Down Part"
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup of dark brown sugar
- 2 blood oranges, (preferably organic), sliced thin, rind/skin left on
Strawberry Dream Cake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This cake is typically made with box cake mix and jello
- CAKE:
- 10 ounces frozen whole strawberries (2-cups)
- 3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 6 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (9-ounces) cake flour
- 1 3/4 cups (12 1/4-ounces) granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces and softened
- FROSTING:
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/4 cups (9-ounces) confectioners' sugar
- 12 ounces cream cheese, cut into 12 pieces and softened
- Pinch of salt
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thin (about 1 1/2-cups)