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Mac and Cheese: How to Make Baked Mac and Cheese
By efriend
Mac and Cheese: How to Make Baked Mac and Cheese / How to Make Baked Mac and Cheese How to Make Baked Mac and Che...
- Kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 quart whole milk, heated
- 1 large sprig fresh thyme, plus 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces (2 packed cups) grated extra-sharp white Cheddar (the sharpest you can find; I like Cabot's Seriously Sharp Hunter's Cheddar)
- 4 ounces (1 packed cup) grated Monterey Jack
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or other small pasta, such as pipette or small shells
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; more for the baking dish
- 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 ounces (1/2 lightly packed cup) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Snickerdoodle Donuts
By efriend
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a standard sized donut pan and set aside
- for the donuts
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup plain, non-fat yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- for the cinnamon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- donut pan
Samoa Truffles
By efriend
On a large baking sheet, spread coconut into a single layer
- 7 oz sweetened, shredded coconut
- 1 can dulce de leche (14 oz)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1 box (11oz) Nilla Wafer cookies, crushed (about 2 cups crushed)
- 16 oz Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers
Mardi
By efriend
Preheat oven to 350 F degrees
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- the seeds of 2 Madagascar vanilla beans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups Buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 cups cake flour
- 3 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Green, Purple and Yellow food coloring gel (I used Wilton brand)
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 lbs powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4-1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- pinch of salt
- green, purple and yellow sprinkles
- Mini Reese's peanut butter cups
- purple gel food coloring
Maple Pecan Banana Muffins (Vegan)
By efriend
Moist and flavorful maple pecan banana muffins make a wonderful breakfast, snack, or even dessert
- For the cinnamon glaze (optional):
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (be sure not to pack your flour)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup mashed banana (please use very VERY ripe bananas)
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 and 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Blueberry Orange Sweet Rolls
By efriend
Blueberry Orange Sweet Rolls: These gooey blueberry orange sweet rolls are so delicious and so easy to put together...
- 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1/2 c warm milk (105-115 degrees)
- 1/2 c orange juice, fresh or bottled
- 3-3 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 c sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 c sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 c orange marmalade
- 1 to 1 1/2 c blueberries
- 1 - 1 1/2 c powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp butter, melted
- 3 Tbsp orange juice, fresh
- zest of 1 orange
- 1 - 2 Tbsp milk
Marshmallow Frosting
By efriend
Will frost 12 cupcakes 1/ Place about an inch of water to a medium sized pot and bring it to the boil
- 8 egg whites (room temperature)
- 2 cups caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartare (can use freshly squeezed lemon juice in it’s place)
Jelly Roll
By efriend
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for sheet
- 3 tablespoons finely ground toasted blanched almonds
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
- 1 1/4 cups homemade or good-quality jam, such as Raspberry-Orange Zest Jam
- 1 cup heavy cream
Reese's Peanut Butter Ball
By efriend
In a medium bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, p...
- 12 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 c. peanut butter, warmed in microwave
- 1/2 c. chopped Reese's peanut butter cups
- 2 c. Reese's Pieces, for decorating ball
- Graham crackers, for serving
Frosted Apple Slab pie
By efriend
To make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt
- Crust
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 3/4 – 1 cup cold water
- Filling
- 8 cups peeled, cored and thinly sliced Granny Smith apples (about 2 1/2 lb, 6 medium)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
- heavy cream (for brushing the dough)
- coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
- Glaze
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon half-and-half