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Best Secret Ingredient Mashed Potatoes
By RoketJSquerl
Peel the potatoes, cut them in half then place them in a large stock pot filled with salted water
- 2 1/2 pounds (about 6 large) Russet potatoes
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
True Pound Cake
By RoketJSquerl
True Pound Cake, is a recipe that dates back to the 1700′s
- 1 pound Butter ( 4 sticks)
- 1 pound Confectioners Sugar
- 1 pound Eggs (10 large eggs)
- 1 pound All-Purpose Flour, or Cake Flour (3 & 3/4 cups)
- 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
Crusting Buttercream Recipe
By RoketJSquerl
This recipe is adapted from what is often called the “Viva” method — named after a brand of paper towels, whi...
- 1 bag (2 pounds) sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups solid vegetable shortening
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 to 1/2 cup whole milk (to desired consistency)
Soft-Baked Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cookies
By RoketJSquerl
*Make the chocolate dough:* Cream the butter and sugars together with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until l...
- CHOCOLATE COOKIE DOUGH:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (or dark brown)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (careful not to overmeasure)
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons milk (almond, cow's, soy, or half-and-half)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (or dark brown)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (careful not to overmeasure)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Aaron Franklin’s pinto beans
By RoketJSquerl
Rinse the pinto beans and remove any rocks
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 1/4 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup chopped smoked brisket
Pineapple-Mango-Chili Jam - Auto Canner
By RoketJSquerl
Pre-Heat Your Empty Jars REMOVE Inner Pot from Appliance
- 2-1/2 cups crushed pineapple (about 1-1/2 medium)
- 1-1/2 cups crushed mango (about 3 medium)
- 3/4 cup chopped red pepper (about 1-1/2 medium)
- 1-1/2 green jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 4-1/2 tbsp Ball® brand RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
- 1/2 tsp butter or margarine (optional)
- 5 cups granulated sugar
"Amish White Bread"
By RoketJSquerl
In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast
- 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 6 cups bread flour
Anadama Bread
By RoketJSquerl
From the book: The Bread Baker's Apprentice, adjusted for a 1 lb
- SOAKER:
- 1/2 cup coarse cornmeal, polenta (2.4 oz.)
- 1/2 cup water, room temperature (3.2 oz.)
- DOUGH:
- 1/3 cup water, lukewarm, (90 to 100F)
- 1 3/4 cups unbleached bread flour (7.5 oz.)
- 1 Tbsp shortening or unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 1/2 Tbsp molasses (4 oz.)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- Cornmeal for dusting (optional)
"Frozen Hawaiian Pie"
By RoketJSquerl
Stir together condensed milk and whipped topping
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed $
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice $
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large banana)
- 1 large orange, peeled and sectioned $
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
- 2 (9-inch) ready-made graham cracker crusts $
- Garnishes: chopped pineapple, maraschino cherries, chopped walnuts, whipped topping, toasted coconut, fresh mint sprigs $
S'mores Cookie Sandwich
By RoketJSquerl
FOR THE COOKIES: Preheat the oven to 375°F
- Chewy Graham Cookies:
- (Makes approximately 3 dozen)
- For the cookie dough:
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Homemade Marshmallow Fluff:
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- S’mores Cookie Sandwiches:
- (Makes 18 – 20 sandwiches)
- Chewy Graham Cookies
- Homemade Marshmallow Fluff (above)
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
- White chocolate chips (optional)