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Hot Cocoa
By CJKK
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and incorporate evenly
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup cocoa (Dutch-process preferred)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
- Hot water
Grilled Chicken with Alabama White Barbecue Sauce
By CJKK
For the chicken: In a pot large enough to hold the chicken, combine the sugar, 1/4 cup salt and 2 cups cold water
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12-ounce 12-ounce bottles Two 12-ounce bottles amber beer, chilled
- 12-ounce 12-ounce bottles Two 12-ounce bottles amber beer, chilled
- 12-ounce 12-ounce bottles Two 12-ounce bottles amber beer, chilled
- 1 1 1 head garlic, split crosswise
- 1 1 1 head garlic, split crosswise
- 1 1 1 head garlic, split crosswise
- 2 2 2 fresh bay leaves
- 2 2 2 fresh bay leaves
- 2 2 2 fresh bay leaves
- 2 2 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 2 2 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 2 2 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 4-pound 4-pound 8 4-pound chickens, cut into 8 pieces each
- 4-pound 4-pound 8 4-pound chickens, cut into 8 pieces each
- 4-pound 4-pound 8 4-pound chickens, cut into 8 pieces each
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- 1 1 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 2 2 tablespoons drained prepared horseradish
- 2 2 2 tablespoons drained prepared horseradish
- 2 2 2 tablespoons drained prepared horseradish
- 2 2 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 2 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 2 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco, for seasoning
- Hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco, for seasoning
- Hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco, for seasoning
Cherry Bread Recipe
By CJKK
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Glaze:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 jars maraschino cherries* (10 ounces each
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Bars
By CJKK
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, Melt 8 ounces of chocolate whether on the stove or in the microwave, on l...
- 1 (12 ounce) package of good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and divided
- 8 ounces mini pretzel twists
- 1 (11 ounce) package caramels, melted
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Casserole
By CJKK
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray
- 3 3
- cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken Save $
- 1 1
- package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
- 1 1
- can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
- 2 2
- cups frozen whole kernel sweet corn
- 1 1
- can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce
- 8 8
- corn tortillas (6 inch), cut in half
- 2 2
- cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast
By CJKK
For The Chicken: Place each chicken breast on a flat surface
- CHICKEN:
- 2 pounds (1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon mild paprika (optional)
- salt and pepper to season
- SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP:
- 4 oz (120 g) frozen spinach, thawed
- 8 oz (250 g) block cream cheese, (light or reduced fat), at room temp
- 6 oz (170 g) bottled or canned artichoke hearts in brine, finely chopped (SEE NOTES)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt to taste
- OPTIONAL CREAM SAUCE:
- Remaining spinach / artichoke dip
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
BBQ Chicken Foil Packs
By CJKK
1 Heat oven to 375°F. Cut 4 large sheets of foil; arrange singly on flat surface
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch pieces Save $
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 2 cups drained pineapple tidbits
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
Mississippi Mud Potatoes
By CJKK
In a 9 x 13 baking pan, combine the potatoes, cheese, bacon, garlic, and onion
- 6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
The Puffy
By CJKK
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
- 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Ice cream scooper (#20 disher, to be exact)
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheets
- Mixer
Double-Shot Mocha Chunks
By CJKK
Break open these dense, brownie-like drop cookies hot from the oven to find pools of melting chocolate inside
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa
- 1 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chocolate chunks: semisweet, white, or espresso