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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
By mahto
Makes 16 sandwich cookies Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin (not pie filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional; substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- Special equipment: 2 large baking sheets; parchment paper; 1-ounce round ice cream scoop (optional; see Cooks' Notes)
Pineapple Avocado Mango Salsa Recipe
By mahto
Gently toss to combine all ingredients
- 1 whole small avocado (or half a large), diced
- 1 cup diced pineapple (or 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained)
- 1 cup diced mango (or 8-ounce can diced mangos, drained)
- 10 cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 sweet onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Dash of your favorite hot sauce, or to taste
- Salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 a lime (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 Tablespoon of minced fresh cilantro (or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro)
Bay Country Oysters and Fish
By mahto
In large Cast Iron Skillet melt margarine or butter
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound fish fillets cut into 4 pieces
- 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 pint (8 ounces) shucked oysters, drained but save liquor
- 1/2 cup liquid (juice and liquor from mushrooms and oysters)
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Creamy Paprika Pork
By mahto
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat
- 16 ounces pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 large white or yellow onions, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Hungarian or sweet paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock
- 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
By mahto
In saucepan, bring cream, garlic, peppercorns, thyme, and salt to just under boil; reduce heat to low, cover ...
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 4 crushed garlic cloves
- 3 peppercorns
- 3/4 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large Spanish or yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 large Yukon Gold potatoes (2 to 3 pounds), peeled
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Roman-Style Chicken
By mahto
Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 skinless chicken breast halves, with ribs
- 2 skinless chicken thighs, with bones
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 ounces prosciutto, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Caribbean Seasoned Rice
By mahto
Heat oil in saucepan until just smoking
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- Salt and fresh ground pepper
- 6 to 8 chicken thighs, halved
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups long grain rice, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups butternut squash, small dice
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 5 cups water
Cheesy Onion and Potato Gratin
By mahto
Adjust an oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 400°F
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
- 1 medium clove minced garlic (about 1 teaspoon)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds pearl onions
- 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch lardons
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 6 ounces grated Comté or gruyere cheese
Deep-Fried Turkey with Herbs
By mahto
Deep-Fried Turkey with Herbs is easier than you might think, plus it frees up oven space for the rest of your Thank...
- 1 (12 to 14 pound) 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey, neck and giblets removed
- 4 to 5 gallons 4 to 5 gallons peanut or canola oil
- 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons 1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tablespoons 1 1/2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 1 1/2 tablespoons 1 1/2 tablespoons ground paprika
Quinoa With Garlic, Pine Nuts and Raisins
By mahto
Place the quinoa in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 2 minutes
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper