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Eggnog Cookies
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
These cookies are a great way to achieve the delicious flavors of eggnog-- a custard-flavor with notes of nutmeg an...
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon eggnog extract
- 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 whole egg
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Coarse sugar, to roll the cookies with (granulated sugar can work okay, too)
AB in 5 Minutes A Day - Naan
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
“Naan has become my family’s favorite bread to make while camping in the woods
- 1/4 pound (peachsized portion) of pre-mixed boule dough
- 1 tablespoon ghee (commercial or homemade), or neutral-flavored oil or butter
Perfect Potatoes au Gratin
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from the Pioneer Woman's Blog
- 4 whole Russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Spinach and Strawberries pair beautifully together-- color-wise and flavor
- DRESSING:
- Baby spinach
- Strawberries, sliced
- Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- Red onion, sliced
- Grape tomatoes, halved
- Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Danish Blue Cheese, crumbled
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Raspberry Chambord Ice Cream
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Puree the raspberries in a food processor and set aside
- 6 ounces fresh raspberries
- 1 vanilla bean
- 2 cups half n half
- 1 cup cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon Chambord liquor
- fresh mint for garnish
California Barbecued Beans, adapted from Cook's Country
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I adapted this recipe for California Barbecued Beans after making it, the first time
- EASY HOMEMADE TACO SAUCE:
- 8 slices thick cut bacon , chopped
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 6 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 pound pink kidney beans , soaked overnight and drained
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup canned tomato puree
- 1 cup bottled taco sauce*
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon dry mustard
- Salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant minced onion
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Tandoori Chicken (Cook's Illustrated)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Authentic versions of Tandoor Chicken calls for a 24-hour marinade and a tandoor, a traditional beehive-shaped clay...
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala (recommended "McCormick Schilling", found at most grocery stores)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (I used Greek non-fat)
- 4 tablespoons juice from 2 limes, plus 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken parts (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks, or a mix, with breasts cut in half), trimmed of excess fat and skin removed
Black Bean & Corn Salsa Salad
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
My favorite time to make this colorful salad is during the summer, when corn is freshly picked
- 2 cups black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups corn kernels, (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeño*, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- Juice of two limes
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Slow-Braised Atlanta Brisket
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Brisket is a cut of beef that can be very tough, unless it is slow-braised or very slow grilled
- 1 (3.5-pound) beef brisket, flat-cut, fat trimmed down to 1/4-inch
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 5 medium-sized onions, about 1-pound, halved and sliced, about 1/2-inch thick
- 2 cups cola
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 4 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Brie en Croute
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
For holidays (or any special party) baking a wheel of Brie in puff pastry is always a spectacular presentation
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves (or raspberry)
- 1 ounce toasted sliced almonds
- 1 (13 to 16-ounce) package Brie cheese round
- Crackers to serve as an accompaniment