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Hoppin John for New Years
By cindygwest
Soak the peas in cold water for six hours
- 1 pound black-eyed peas, picked well
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and left whole
- 4 ounces country ham, diced
- 1 cup Spanish onion, diced
- 3 to 4 sprigs thyme
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- Salt
- 2 cups Carolina Gold rice, rinsed until the water runs clear
- 3 cups hot water
- Grated cheddar cheese (we use Grafton cheddar)
- Finely chopped green onions
Crack Pie
By cindygwest
Oat Cookie Crust •Preheat oven to 350°F
- Oat Cookie Crust
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
- 5 1/2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt
- Filling
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly
- 6 1/2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Read More http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/09/crack_pie#ixzz1I5u8ffPu
Crispy Gingerbread
By cindygwest
This festively spiced recipe (with a hint of orange zest) makes thin, crunchy cookies that work well for gingerbrea...
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- Royal Icing
- Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar (16 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Cherry Salsa
By cindygwest
Step 1 Preheat grill to medium-high (about 450°F)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 3/4-in.-thick wedges (about 18 oz.)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped (about 13 oz.)
- 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4 cup thinly sliced white onion
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 jalapeño, thinly sliced
Chop Suey
By cindygwest
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high until it shimmers
- 2 T. Peanut Oil
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed and seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 cups sliced button mushrooms
- 1 cup bias sliced celery
- 1 cup sliced onions
- 1 T. garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed, 8 ounces
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 T. soy sauce
- 1 T. cornstarch
Italian BBQ Pork Chops
By cindygwest
Stir the balsamic vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon sal...
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (6 ounce) pork loin chops
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Zucchini Bread
By cindygwest
Blend oil and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 t. baking powder
- 1 t. baking soda
- 1 t. salt
- 3 t. cinnamon
- 1 cup oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups grated raw zucchini
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Easy Egg Casserole
By cindygwest
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 6 eggs, whisked
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 2 slices bread, cubed
- 1/3 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste (optional)
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Bite-Size Pumpkin Cheesecakes
By cindygwest
FOR CRUST In medium bowl, stir together all crust ingredients until well mixed
- CRUST
- 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Dierbergs brown sugar 2 tablespoons Dierbergs butter, melted 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- FILLING
- 1 package (8 ounces) Dierbergs cream
- cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin
- 1 large Dierbergs egg
- 1/4 cup firmly packed Dierbergs brown
- sugar
- 1/4 cup Dierbergs granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pumpkin pie spice
- Sweetened whipped cream
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
By cindygwest
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 sliced medium onion
- 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 3 T. olive oil
- 4 thyme sprigs
- kosher salt
- pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese