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Maple Pecan Tarts Recipe
By KitchenGnome
In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth
- FILLING:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 2/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Dash salt
- 3 cups pecan halves
- Vanilla ice cream, optional
Cinnamon Rolls
By KitchenGnome
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk
- Dough:
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
- 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
- 2 eggs
- 5 tablespoons butter, lard or rendered poultry fat, melted
- 1/2 cup pure cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- Filling:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pure cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup butter, cubed
- 2 cups packed brown cane sugar
- 1/4 cup GMO free corn syrup or honey
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- Icing:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (homemade vanilla extract is great if you have it)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons whipping cream or milk, or more for a thinner glaze
Jack Daniels Grill Sauce
By KitchenGnome
Combine ingredients (except corn starch and water) in a medium size pot over medium
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons molasses
- 1/2 cup Jack Daniels Whiskey
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (I used Gourmet Garden)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons water
Chocolate Orange Truffles
By KitchenGnome
In a small saucepan, combine the cream and orange zest
- TRUFFLE MIXTURE
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 8 8 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 4 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 1 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
- 1 1 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- COATING SUGGESTIONS
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1 1 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1 1 1 cup finely chopped toasted almonds
- 1 1 1 cup chopped toasted coconut
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup instant espresso powder
The Best Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
By KitchenGnome
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- 1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon Italian bread crumbs
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (6 ounce) can snow crab, drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained
- 12 large white mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
French Dip Sandwiches
By KitchenGnome
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Thyme
- 1 whole Boneless Ribeye Loin, About 4 To 5 Pounds (can Also Use Sirloin)
- 2 whole Large Onions, Sliced Thin
- 5 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 whole Packet French Onion Soup Mix (dry)
- 1 can Beef Consomme
- 1 cup Beef Broth Or Beef Stock
- 1/4 cup Dry Sherry Or White Wine (or You May Omit)
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 cup Water
- 10 whole Crusty Deli Rolls/sub Rolls, Toasted
Cuban Sandwich Recipe
By KitchenGnome
I'm a wife and mother who loves making delicious food and sharing it with others
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder roast
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder roast
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder roast
- 2 2 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 2 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 2 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 1 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 1 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 5 5 cloves garlic
- 5 5 5 cloves garlic
- 5 5 5 cloves garlic
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 yellow onion sliced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 yellow onion sliced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 yellow onion sliced
- 1 1 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1 1 cup orange juice
- 1 1 1 cup orange juice
- 1 1 1 cup orange juice
- 1 1 1 lime juiced
- 1 1 1 lime juiced
- 1 1 1 lime juiced
Oatmeal Carmelitas
By KitchenGnome
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 cups Gold Medal all purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups Quaker quick cooking oats
- 1 1/2 cups Domino packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 14 oz. caramels, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Manhattan Meatballs
By KitchenGnome
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
- 2 cups dry bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 (16 ounce) jars pineapple preserves
Cherry Cranberry Jello Salad
By KitchenGnome
This Cherry Cranberry Jello Salad is the perfect compliment to your holiday dinners
- 1 large pkg. (6 oz.) Cherry Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 large (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple (don't drain)
- 1 (14 oz.) can whole cranberry sauce
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- (optional: 1 cup chopped apple or celery) adds crunch