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Cream Cheese Carrot Cake Muffins

Cream Cheese Carrot Cake Muffins

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KAF

  • Muffins:
  • one 8-ounce package cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • a few drops of Fiori Di Sicilia flavor, optional but very tasty
  • 2 1/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup grated carrots, lightly packed; about 2 medium-large carrots
0/5 (0 Votes)

Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Cream of Cauliflower Soup

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I adapted this Cream of Cauliflower Soup recipe from "Pioneer Woman Cooks"

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1 to 2 heads cauliflower, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or dried parsley (or fresh thyme)
  • 2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth or stock, preferably homemade
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup half & half (I used equal parts 1% milk and half and half)
  • 2 to 4 teaspoons salt, to taste (I also added 1/8 tsp of white pepper)
  • 1 generous cup sour cream, at room temperature (I used light)
4.8/5 (4 Votes)

Pear Flognarde...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite

Pear Flognarde...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite

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1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

  • 4 ripe but firm Bartlet pears
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon pear liqueur
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
0/5 (0 Votes)

Asian Green Beans

Asian Green Beans

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This is a really simple recipe to make

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed (frozen doesn't work as well)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to taste)
  • NOTE: Chili Garlic Sauce makes a fast substitute for chopping garlic and adds some kick to it; I use 1 teaspoon of it.
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed (can use a little more if desired)
  • Black pepper
  • Salt (optional)
  • Cornstarch (mixed with cold water to thicken sauce)
  • Sliced almonds or sesame seed
4.6/5 (10 Votes)

Swedish Visiting Cake (adapted from Baking, From My Home to Yours)

Swedish Visiting Cake (adapted from Baking, From My Home to Yours)

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via Barn Appétit by flfarmgirl on 4/5/09

  • 1 cup sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 About 1/4 cup sliced almonds (blanched or not)
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Pie Crust from King Arthur Flour

Pie Crust from King Arthur Flour

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We figure we cant repeat too often our formula for the flakiest, most tender pie crust so here it is

  • 1 1/2 cups (6 1/2 ounces) Perfect Pastry Blend or King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon (1/8 ounce) buttermilk powder, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, optional
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick, 4 tablespoons) butter
  • 1/4 cup (1 1/2 ounces) vegetable shortening
  • 1 teaspoon white or cider vinegar
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ounces) ice water
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Pinto Beans Cowgirl Style

Pinto Beans Cowgirl Style

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While I keep canned beans in my pantry for emergencies, I much prefer to soak and cook my own beans

  • 4 cups pinto beans (soaked in water, overnight)
  • 4 slices of thick cut bacon (or ham hock, or salt pork or ham)
  • 1 hamhock, optional (I had one in the freezer, so I added with bacon...we love the flavor)
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely minced (this is my own personal touch)
  • 1 to 2 onions, finely chopped (I love them, so in they went)
  • Seasonings (after beans cooked, and to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper
  • Dash of hot sauce (we love it)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin, optional (I love it, so I added that)
4.4/5 (18 Votes)

Tagliarelle with Truffle Butter

Tagliarelle with Truffle Butter

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This makes a delicious side dish, but if you're counting calories or cholesterol-- eat a small bite and serve this

  • Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 ounces white truffle butter (see note)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (8.82-ounce) package Cipriani tagliarelle dried pasta or other egg fettuccine
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 3 ounces Parmesan, shaved thin with a vegetable peeler
4.4/5 (10 Votes)

Cornmeal-and-Ricotta Waffles

Cornmeal-and-Ricotta Waffles

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1. Heat an 8-inch square waffle iron and preheat the oven to 200°

  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese (12 ounces)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving
  • Pure maple syrup, for serving
  • Crisp bacon strips, for serving
0/5 (0 Votes)

Budget Lemon "Saffron" Rice

Budget Lemon Saffron Rice

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Saffron rice is dubbed the most expensive spice in the world

  • OPTIONAL:
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups water or chicken stock (or half of each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon tumeric
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tsp. lemon zest
  • fresh minced parsley
  • 1 cup of frozen peas
4.6/5 (16 Votes)