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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
By KitchenGnome
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
- 4 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries
Cream Pie
By KitchenGnome
*If you don't want peanut butter pie you can also use coconut, bananas, coco or raisins for that type of pie
- 3 cups of milk
- 1 cup of sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup of corn starch and then a little more
- dash of salt
Marinara Dipping Sauce
By KitchenGnome
In a large skillet, heat oil and saute garlic until light brown and softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 5 tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings
- salt and pepper to taste
Yeast Raised Raspberry Coffeecake
By KitchenGnome
Instructions in a small saucepan warm the milk with the butter, and heat until the butter melts in the bowl of
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 envelope of active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk (I use whole milk when baking)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups of raspberry pie filling
Beef Fajitas
By KitchenGnome
Instructions In a dish, mix together olive oil, Worcestershire, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, red peppe...
- 1 whole Beef Flank Steak
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/3 cup Lime Juice, Fresh Squeezed
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 2 whole Medium Onions, Halved And Sliced
- 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced
- 1 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Sliced
- 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Sliced
- 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced
- Oil, For Frying
- Flour Tortillas, Warmed
- Cheese (grated Cheddar/jack Or Crumbled Queso Fresco)
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro Leaves
Sfogliatelle Ricce (Lobster Claws)
By KitchenGnome
"I searched high and low for a recipe for this delicious pastry, originally prepared only for the aristocratic Rena...
- The Dough:
- 12 1/3 ounces bread flour
- 5 1/3 ounces semolina flour
- 1/3 ounce kosher salt
- 6 1/2 fluid ounces water, or more if needed
- 2/3 fluid ounce honey
- The Filling:
- 1 2/3 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup semolina flour
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel
- For Brushing:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup lard, room temperature
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
Chocolate Frosting
By KitchenGnome
Heat butter, stir in cocoa
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup cocoa
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Dutch Apple Pie
By KitchenGnome
Work shortening into flour with a pastry cutter until texture resembles meal
- Crust:
- 1 cup Vegetable Shortening
- 2 cup Flour
- 1 Egg
- 4 tbsp cold Water
- 2 tsp White Vinegar
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 3 lbs Granny Smith Apples (about 6 medium)
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Butter
- Struesel:
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Uncooked Oats (not instant)
- 3/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 6 tbsp cold Butter, cut into small pieces
German Chocolate Fudge
By KitchenGnome
Place butter slices and chocolate chips in a large mixer bowl
- For Fudge:
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 sticks REAL BUTTER, cut into 4 slices
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 12 oz pkg. semi sweet chocolate chips
- 11 oz. pkg. milk chocolate chips
- (or 4 cups total chocolate chips)
- For German Chocolate Icing:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 stick real butter
- 3 egg yolks
- Combine in a large saucepan before setting on the stove. Bring mix to a boil over medium heat until it thickens, or about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and add:
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 c flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Let cool before applying to fudge. Keep in fridge!
White Queso Dip
By KitchenGnome
Smooth and creamy dip with a mild kick for tortilla chips -- Delicious! Just like you would get at a Mexican restau...
- 1 lb. Velveeta White Cheese, cut up in cubes
- 2 4 oz. cans green chilies, with liquid
- 6 Jalapeno slices, chopped fine
- 1 tsp. Jalapeno juice from jar
- 1/4 cup cream or as needed for dipping consistency