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Pumpkin Bourbon Cheesecake with Graham-Pecan Crust
By SFCook
Why This Recipe Works Makes 12-16 servings We discovered a few keys to the perfect pumpkin cheesecake recip...
- Crust
- 3 ounces graham crackers(5 whole crackers), broken into large pieces
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ounces pecans,chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Filling
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 can pumpkin(15 ounces)
- 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, cut into 1-inch chunks and left to soften at room temperature, about 30 minutes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 large egg, left at room temperature, about 30 minutes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- Brown Sugar and Bourbon Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 2 teaspoons bourbon
Warm-Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
By SFCook
- 4 pounds whole butternut squash
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 7 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 6 thyme sprigs
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise pod
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils (about 2 tsp./serving)
- 1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 tsp./serving)
A Pasta for Lovers (Heart-Stuffed Shells in a Ricotta Sauce)
By SFCook
A Pasta for Lovers by Deb Perelman Photographs by Deb Perelman December 2010 Most stuffed shells recipes are ch...
- SHELLS
- 18 jumbo pasta shells (approximately half of a 12-ounce box)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion, chopped small
- 12 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and patted dry
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup (1 1/4 ounces) finely grated Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- SAUCE
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley or fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
NUTELLA SANDWICH COOKIES
By SFCook
Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 275°F
- 3 egg whites
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella or homemade)
Christmas Croquembouche
By SFCook
I made this for Christmas to rave reviews! The creme puffs definitely soften once the filling is in and they had gr...
- 1 recipe Pate-a-Chou:
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups water
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups unbleached flour
- 4 to 6 4 to 6 6 large eggs
- Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pate-a-Chou-15332#ixzz2GTi09ZGR
- For filling
- About 1 cup Pastry Cream:
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups half and half
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 2 2 large eggs
- 1 1 1 large egg yolk
- 2 2 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 2 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Vanilla-Pastry-Cream-4958#ixzz2GTjg0Eok
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup heavy cream
- For assembly
- 1 recipe Chocolate Cauce:
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 3 3 3 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chocolate-Sauce-104084#ixzz2GTlXcQU5
- Assorted candy decorations such as M&M's, Red Hots, licorice balls, and silver dragees
- to Smaller cone is recommended as recipe may not make sufficient to cover original size.
Jamaican Black Christmas Cake
By SFCook
We suggest making the cake at least four weeks in advance because the longer it sits, the better it becomes
- 4 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, prunes, citron, cherries, dates)
- 3 cups port wine
- 3 cups white rum (preferably Appleton)
- 1/2 pound butter
- 1/2 pound granulated sugar (brown sugar is traditional but Valrie says granulated dissolves quicker)
- 6 eggs
- 12 ounces all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon browning
- 1 teaspoon Benjamin vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice