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"Biscuits 101: The Skinny on a Fatty Biscuit
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Pre-heat oven to 450F
- 2 cups (250 g) flour, AP ( I use White Lily)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder + pinch, fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter, separated, frozen
- 1 tablespoon shortening, frozen
- 1 cup buttermilk, cold
- pastry brush, to brush tops, optional
- finishing salt, optional (I recommend Jacobsen or J.Q. Dickinson)
- 2 3/4 " ring mold, to cut
3-2-1 BOSTON CREAM PIE CAKE IN A CUP
By RoketJSquerl
Directions In a gallon sized ziplock bag, combine the two boxes of cake mix
- 1 box Angel Food Cake mix
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- Non-stick spray
- Water
- Chocolate squares (2 per mug) (I used Dove Promises dark chocolate)
- Shelf-safe (non-refrigerated) vanilla pudding (1 individual snack pack container per 3 mugs)
"Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler"
By RoketJSquerl
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
"Spice Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting"
By RoketJSquerl
To save time, let the eggs, buttermilk, and butter come up to temperature while the browned butter and spice mixtur...
- Cake:
- 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (11 1/4 ounces), plus extra for dusting pans
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 3 large egg yolks at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (12 1/4 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons light molasses or mild molasses
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup buttermilk , at room temperature
- Frosting:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 5 pieces, softened
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar (4 1/2 ounces)
- 8 ounces cream cheese , cut into 4 pieces , softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
- 3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds or roughly chopped hazelnuts (optional)
Nigerian Suya
By RoketJSquerl
Some time ago, I happened upon a dish called ‘Suya‘
- 2 Large Chicken Fillets
- 2 Tbsp Ginger, minced
- 1 Garlic Clove, minced
- 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/8 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Peanuts
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- Red Onion
- Skewers
Fresh Raspberry Sherbet
By RoketJSquerl
If using a canister-style ice cream machine, freeze the canister for at least 12 hours or, preferably, overnight
- 3 Cups Fresh Raspberries
- 3/4 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar (7 Ounces)
- 1/8 Teaspoon Table Salt
- 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice From 1 to 2 Lemons
- 2 Teaspoons Triple Sec or Vodka
- 2/3 Cup Heavy Cream
Cranberry-Walnut Chicken Salad
By RoketJSquerl
A fresh take on chicken salad
- 1 3/4 Lbs Chicken Breast
- 3/4 Cup Mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Champagne Vinegar or White Wine Vinegar
- 1 Cup Walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1 Cup Celery, diced into small bits
- 1 Cup Dried Cranberries
- 2 Tbsp. Finely Chopped Shallot
- 2 Tbsp. Finely Chopped Fresh Tarragon, or herb of your choice
- 1/2 Tsp. Salt
- 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper
Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini
By RoketJSquerl
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat
- For the Chicken:
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1/2 Cup Flour
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 4 Boneless, skinless thin-cut chicken breasts
- Salt and Pepper
- For the Honey-mustard Sauce:
- 1/4 Cup Prepared Yellow Mustard
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Onion Flakes
- For the Sandwich:
- 1 Loaf French Bread, cut cross-wise into 4 ~5" pieces
- 4 Slices Smoked, fully-cooked ham
- 4 Slices Swiss Cheese
Meatball Sub
By RoketJSquerl
Use your favorite red sauce, or make your own, like I do
- Meatballs:
- 1/2 Lb Ground Beef
- 3 Italian Sausages, casings removed
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 3 Slices White Bread, crusts removed, torn into small pieces
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Pepper
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Red Chili Flakes
- 1 Handful Fresh Basil, chopped
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Shallot, grated
- Italian Loaf of Bread, or Italian rolls
- 4 Slices Mozzarella Cheese Per Sandwich
Quick Cheese Bread
By RoketJSquerl
If using Asiago, choose a mild supermarket cheese that yields to pressure when pressed
- 3 ounces Parmesan cheese , shredded on large holes of box grater (about 1 cup)
- 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (15 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese , cut into 1/2-inch cubes, or mild Asiago, crumbled into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- 1 large egg beaten lightly
- 3/4 cup sour cream