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Decadent Chocolate Cream Pie
By legaldva@aol.com
Whisk together the eggs, sugar, and cornstarch until blended in a microwave safe bowl
- 3 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 2/3 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 9 egg yolks
- 9 oz. semisweet chocolate,
- finely chopped
- 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate,
- finely chopped
- 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 c whipping cream for topping
Almond Roca
By legaldva@aol.com
- 1 lb real butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
FOOLPROOF SINGLE-CRUST PIE DOUGH
By legaldva@aol.com
In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch
- 3 TABLESPOONS WATER
- 2 TEASPOONS CORNSTARCH
- 1 CUP PLUS 2 TABLESPOONS (159 GRAMS) ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
- 2 TEASPOONS SUGAR
- 1/4 TEASPOON KOSHER SALT
- 10 TABLESPOONS SALTED BUTTER, CUT INTO 1/2-INCH PIECES AND CHILLED
- 2 TABLESPOONS SOUR CREAM
Ruths Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
By legaldva@aol.com
Sweet Potato Casserole like Ruth’s Chris with a pecan crust! Perfect for Thanksgiving or whenever and a delicious
- CRUST:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred)
- 1/3 stick butter, melted (Do not omit or reduce this amount)
- SWEET POTATO MIXTURE:
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (Garnets looks best and I bake mine first)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 1 stick butter, ( 1/2 cup) melted (You can leave it out or reduce it, if you wish)
Clam Dip by Heidi
By legaldva@aol.com
• This is best after sitting in fridge for a few hours or even better - overnight
- Clams, chopped 2 cups - should use enough that every dip has a chunk in it
- • Philadelphia Cream Cheese Original (not low calorie) one box
- • Big scoop of Mayo (no substitutes)
- • Minced onion about 3 TBSP depending on your preference, you can add a lot more
- • Teaspoon Horseradish
- • Splash of Lemon juice
- • Splash of Tabasco Sauce
- • 1-2 drops of Liquid Smoke
- • Lawry's Garlic Salt
- • Kosher salt (because of big grains) to taste
- • Ground Pepper to taste
- • Sprinkle Dried Dill Weed (optional - I like it, helps round out the flavor,
Whipped Shortbread Recipe
By legaldva@aol.com
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy
- 3 cups butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups cornstarch
- Nonpareils and/or halved candied cherries
Sweet & Sour Sauce
By legaldva@aol.com
Add 1 cup water, white vinegar and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil
- 1 1/4 cups water, divided
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- red food coloring
Coconut Cream Pie
By legaldva@aol.com
In microwave safe bowl, combine half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup flour or corn starch
- 2 eggs + 1 yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mom’s prebaked pie shell
- Whipped Cream & toasted coconut to top
Meringues
By legaldva@aol.com
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit (107 degrees Celsius)
- 4 egg whites, at room temperature or (3/4 c pasteurized whites+ 1 tbl + 2 tsp meringue powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon distilled white vinegar or cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup (200 g) superfine or baker’s sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Come Back Sauce
By legaldva@aol.com
Preparation Add all ingredients to a jar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced onions
- 2 cloves garlic -- minced
- juice of 1 lemon