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Corn Chowder with Bacon
By cooksalot
Cook bacon in a large stock pot, or Dutch oven
- 3/4 lb bacon, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups milk
- 2 Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- Pinch cayenne pepper, optional and to taste
- 2 cups corn (frozen or canned)
- 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated from a block (pre-grated cheese has trouble melting)
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup green onion, finely chopped
Barefoot Contessa's Crunchy Noodle Salad
By cooksalot
Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions and drain
- Kosher salt.
- 1/2 pound of thin spaghetti.
- 1 pound of sugar snap peas.
- 1 cup of vegetable oil.
- 1/4 cup of rice wine vinegar.
- 1/3 cup of soy sauce.
- 3 tbsps of dark sesame oil.
- 1 tbsp of honey.
- 2 cloves of minced garlic.
- 1 tsp of grated fresh ginger.
- 3 tbsps of toasted white sesame seeds, divided.
- 1/2 cup of smooth peanut butter.
- 2 cored, seeded and thinly sliced red bell peppers.
- 4 scallions sliced diagonally.
- 3 tbsps of chopped fresh parsley leaves.
Blueberry Cake
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Clabber Girl baking powder
- 1 cup Domino white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Morton salt
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup TruMoo milk
- 1 Eggland’s Best egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup blueberries
Cocoanut Cream Poke Cake
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray
- Cake:
- 1 (15.25 oz.) package white cake mix
- 1 (15 oz.) can coconut cream, divided into 2, 1/2-cup portions
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Filling:
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant coconut cream pudding
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- Topping:
- 1/2 (16 oz.) package frozen whipped topping
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes, toasted, optional
Potato Cakes
By cooksalot
Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3 slices bacon
- 6 small Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and cut lengthwise in half
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 1/4 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
Pecan Pie Bars
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 350º F and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper
- Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 sticks cold, unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Filling:
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups pecans, chopped
- 1 2/3 cups corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
SLOW COOKER BOURBON CHICKEN
By cooksalot
3 1/2 HOURS TO PREPARE, SERVES 8-10
- Sauce:
- 3 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons garlic, grated
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 5 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/3 cup apple juice
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Green onion, chopped, garnish
German Chocolate Pecan Pie
By cooksalot
In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in lard until crumbly
- FILLING:
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold lard
- 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
- 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Mango Sorbet With Mint
By cooksalot
Add all the ingredients to a powerful blender — it needs to be capable of crushing ice or the frozen mango chunks...
- 17 1/2 ounces frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 sprigs fresh mint, leaves only (about 25)
- 1/4 cup raw honey (optional)17 1/2 ounces frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 sprigs fresh mint, leaves only (about 25)
- 1/4 cup raw honey (optional)
Almond Joy Cookies
By cooksalot
Pre-heat oven to 375°F Lightly grease cookie sheets
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups chocolate chips
- 2 cups sweetened coconut
- 2 cups chopped almonds