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BEST SHORTBREAD FROM AMERICAS TEST KITCHEN
By bjnelson55
Makes 16 wedges Use the collar of a springform pan to form the shortbread into an even round
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2/3 cup (2 2/3 ounces) confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter , cold, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
Kung Pao Chicken
By bjnelson55
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World), divided
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped salted peanuts
Almond Chocolate Biscotti Recipe
By bjnelson55
Boxed cake mix makes this biscotti easy to prepare, but the taste and appearance make it memorable
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
Tuscan Bread Salad
By bjnelson55
COMBINE all ingredients except dressing in large bowl
- 3 cups cubed Italian bread, toasted
- 2 cups torn arugula
- 2 Tomatoes, chopped, seeded
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 3/4 cup KRAFT Italian Dressing
Chocolate Surprise Truffles
By bjnelson55
Hersheys
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2-1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Centers: After-dinner mints, whole candied cherries, whole almonds, pecan or walnut halves
- Coating: Powdered sugar, MOUNDS Sweetened Coconut Flakes or chopped nuts
MARSHMELLOW RICE KRISPIE BARS
By bjnelson55
Yummy!
- 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1 pkg. (10-1/2 oz.) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
- 6 cups crisp rice cereal
AMERICAS TEST KITCHENS FRENCH TOAST
By bjnelson55
Serves 4 For French toast that’s crisp on the outside and soft—not soggy—on the inside, you need to do mor...
- 8 large slices hearty white sandwich bread or good-quality challah (see note)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk , warmed (see note)
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted, plus 2 tablespoons for cooking
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Maple syrup
BIG BOWL CHINESE CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
By bjnelson55
Demonstrated by the Big Bowl Galleria chef at Williams and Sonoma, 10/2010
- 2 tablespoons thin soy
- 1 teaspoon mushroom soy
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 pieces bibb lettuce leaves
- 1 oz. peanut oil
- 5 oz. ground dark meat chicken
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus a few drops
- 1 teaspoon mushroom soy
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic
- 1/4 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1/4 cup bamboo shoots
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons minced carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/8 cup chicken stock
- 2 shakes ground black pepper
- 1 ounce crispy rice noodles (cooked per instructions on package)
- Hoisin sauce (as needed)
ULTIMATE STUFFED MUSHROOMS
By bjnelson55
HEAT oven to 400°F. REMOVE stems from mushrooms
- 20 fresh mushrooms
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onions
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped red peppers
- 14 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies
By bjnelson55
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, cut up
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 3 ounces white chocolate (with cocoa butter), coarsely chopped
- 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
- Finely chopped pistachios or rainbow nonpareils (optional)