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Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake
By martha-2
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the heavy cream, mascarpone, sugar, coff...
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 12 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 (8-ounce) packages chocolate chip cookies, such as Tate's Bake Shop
- Shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish
Corn and Carrot Salad with Golden Raisins
By martha-2
Directions In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, oil, and lemon juice
- Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 pound carrots, grated, about 2 cups
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Muffins
By martha-2
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- 1 recipe Streusel Topping (optional for plain and sweet variations)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 chopped pecans or walnuts
Greek Chicken
By martha-2
Rub chicken with oil, lemon Juice and Salt
- 1 Whole Chicken
- 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Butter
- 2 cups caned tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Strawberry Pie
By martha-2
Great Pie. Vickie won a contest with this recipe
- 2 Pints Strawberries
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 small Strawberry jello minus 1 Tab.
calzones
By martha-2
I often make pizza dough in the bread machine
- pizza dough
- 12 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups mozzarella, grated
- garlic to taste, 2-3 cloves minced
- chopped broccoli (optional)
- sliced ham or pepperoni (optional)
- other ingredients as desired
- spaghetti sauce (optional)
Sunny's Easy Chicken and Dumplings
By martha-2
Recipe courtesy Sunny Anderson, 2009
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 whole (5 to 6-pound) chicken, skin on, cut into 8 pieces, including neck
- 6 cups water
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 5 to 6 fresh thyme sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves
- Small bunch parsley stems, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves
- 2 fresh sage sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 stalk celery, trimmed and halved crosswise
- 2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- Special equipment: Kitchen twine
Chocolate Cupcakes and Peanut Butter Icing
By martha-2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, shaken, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup good cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Kathleen's Peanut Butter Icing, recipe follows
- Chopped salted peanuts, to decorate, optional
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Slice-and-Bake Cookies
By martha-2
1. Put the butter in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat at medium speed until it is smo...
- Options:
- sticks (8 ounces; 230 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract
- 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- Mix in grated zest of 2 oranges and 1/2 cup dried cranberries (I finely chopped them) •Mix in grated zest of 2 lemons; coat with or mix in 1/4 cup poppy seeds (I mixed the poppy seeds in)
- Mix in grated zest of 2 limes; coat with 1/4 cup cornmeal
- Mix in 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots; coat with or mix in 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- Mix in 1/2 cup mini chocolate or peanut-butter chips
- Mix in 1/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger; coat with or mix in 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- Swap 1/4 cup of flour for unsweetened cocoa
- Swap 1/2 to 1 cup of flour for ground
Spanish Brown Rice
By martha-2
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- Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1/4 cup onions, chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Cooking Directions:
- Place oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and rice. Sautntil onions are soft.
- Add chicken broth or water, cumin, garlic, tomatoes, and salt. Cover with a tight fitting lid and bring to a boil.
- Turn heat down to a very low simmer and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, approximately 45-60 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and garnish with cilantro if desired