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Peachy Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
By Tom421
Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C)
- 2 cups fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and halved
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups French bread, torn into small pieces
- CARAMEL SAUCE
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon rum
Bumped-Up Brussels Sprouts
By Tom421
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 ounces pancetta, big dice
- 4 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 pints Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup currants
- 1/4 cup raisins
Pumpkin Swirl Bread
By Tom421
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour three 8x4-in
- FILLING:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- BREAD:
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
- Additional chopped walnuts
Beefy Sloppy Joe
By Tom421
Lean ground beef, onions and green peppers along with a perfect combination of spices creates a homemade Beefy Slop
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 large yellow onion, minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup lentils, cooked, optional
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- Buns, for serving
Pan roasted potatoes
By Tom421
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees
- 2 large Idaho Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tbs. Chives, chopped
- 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
Dutch Apple Loaf
By Tom421
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups diced peeled tart apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Handheld Spinach & Artichoke Dip Bites
By Tom421
Pre-heat your oven to 375⁰ In a large bowl mix together the Dip Ingredients (I used my Stand Mixer); set aside f...
- Dip Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz.) Package of Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 C. Mayonnaise
- 1/2 C. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
- 1 (15 oz.) can Artichoke Hearts, drained and chopped (not the marinated ones though)
- 1 C. Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and drained well
- Bite Ingredients:
- 2 tubes of Pillsbury® Original Crescents
- 1/4 C. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (more or less, it’s up to you)
J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits
By Tom421
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 cup milk
The Best Sausage Lasagna
By Tom421
Make the sauce: Coat a large saucepot with the olive oil and add the pancetta
- For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound pancetta, diced
- 2 large Spanish onions, diced
- Kosher salt
- 4 large cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
- 4 28 -ounce cans whole San Marzano tomatoes
- For the Lasagna:
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 1 -pound boxes lasagna noodles
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 pinches red pepper flakes
- 1 12 -ounce package cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
- 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut 1/4 inch thick diagonally
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 6 to 7 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 pound grated mozzarella cheese (about 4 cups)
Dragon's Breath Chili
By Tom421
Directions Add the bacon grease and butter to a large stockpot over high heat
- 3 tablespoons bacon grease or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled, chopped
- 3 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, diced
- 2 jalapenos chiles, minced
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- 1 head garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 2 pounds ground beef, coarse grind
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion
- 2 teaspoons hot paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 12 ounces lager beer
- 1 cup chicken stock
- Two 15.5-ounce cans kidney beans, with juice
- Two 15.5-ounce cans pinto beans, with juice
- Double-Fried French Fries, for serving, recipe follows
- Saltine crackers, for garnish
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
- Four 4- to 5-inch-long russet potatoes
- 8 cups canola oil
- 1 tablespoon fine grain sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper