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BASIL PESTO
By curly
Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for 5-6 minutes over medium heat until lightly golden in color and fragrant
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves, rinsed and patted dry
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp coarse black pepper
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
APPLE CARROT CUPCAKES
By curly
Yield: Makes about 2 dozen cupcakes 4 large eggs, lightly beaten Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place rack ...
- 2 cups (260 g) all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 (150 g) cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (236 ml) vegetable oil (light olive oil or canola oil)
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated carrots (about 3 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated tart apples, such as Granny Smith (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup (125 g) coarsely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup (15 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar, sifted
CHRISTMAS CRACK
By curly
Feel free to add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or coconut flakes on top once you’ve poured the melted chocolate
- 35 saltine crackers (about one sleeve)
- 1 cup (220 g) packed dark brown sugar
- 1 cup (225 g or 2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (10 to 12 ounces) chopped dark chocolate
TASTES LIKE EGG-NOG CAKE
By curly
Prepare cake batter according to package directions, adding nutmeg and ginger to dry ingredients
- FROSTING:
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 Tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 tsp rum extract
SWEET POTATO BAKE
By curly
In a large bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, salt and vanilla until smooth
- TOPPING:
- 3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk or butter)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
CHOCOLATE CINNAMON SQUARES
By curly
In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
CHERRY CRISP
By curly
Spoon cherry pie filling into greased 9-inch pie plate
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
CRISPY CHICKEN DIJON
By curly
Spread mustard over chicken
- 1/2 cup Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup plain dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
SWEET POTATO SPOON BREAD
By curly
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 3 small sweet potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- 3 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- cooking spray
SPICED CHAI MIX
By curly
In a food processor, combine all dry ingredients;
- 3 cups nonfat dry milk powder