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Cowboy Chopped Salad
By jenlin
For the bacon and tortilla strips: Fry the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes
- 12 slices bacon, chopped
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- Buttermilk, as needed to adjust the consistency
- Hot sauce, as needed
- Kosher salt
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into chunks and sliced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced
- 1 pound Cheddar, grated
- Pico de gallo, store-bought or homemade, recipe follows, for topping
- 12 Roma tomatoes (slightly underripe is fine)
- 3 yellow or red onions
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 to 2 jalapenos, plus more if needed
- 1 lime
- Salt
Apple Pie Taquitos
By jenlin
Apple Pie Taquitos - crispy, sweet, and delicious, these taquitos are simple to make
- 20 oz can apple pie filling 540 ml
- 8 -10 medium soft flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Creamy Cheddar Grits
By jenlin
Directions Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup fine quick-cooking grits (not instant)
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups grated aged sharp Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Grated Cheddar and chopped scallions, for garnish
Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp
By jenlin
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 pounds (17 to 21 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
3D Christmas Tree Cookie Stacks
By jenlin
Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)
- Candy sprinkles, if desired
- Powdered sugar, if desired
Mini German Pancakes with Apple-Calvados Caramel Sauce
By jenlin
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 cup milk
- 1 heaping tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Apple-Calvados Caramel Sauce, recipe follows
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1 heaping teaspoon ground cinnamon
Boxty with Mustard-Chive Creme Fraiche and Irish Smoked Salmon
By jenlin
Directions For the mustard-chive creme fraiche: Whisk together the creme fraiche, mustard and chives in a small bo...
- MUSTARD-CHIVE CREME FRAICHE:
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche
- 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- BOXTY:
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 4 to 5 tablespoons unsalted Irish butter
- Canola oil, for the skillet
- 8 ounces Irish smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Heirloom tomato and herbed cheese tart
By jenlin
Makes 8 to 10 servings
- 8 assorted heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (17.3-ounce) box frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 (5.2-ounce) package Boursin garlic & fine herbs cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Garnish: fresh arugula, halved fresh cherry tomatoes
Tiny Caramel Tarts
By jenlin
Perfect little pies when you want something a little bit unique
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
- 6 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 cups milk
- 5 (1.9 ounce) boxes frozen mini fillo shells (75 shells)
- Sweetened whipped cream
Toffee Bars
By jenlin
Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, vanilla and egg yolk
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg yolk SAVE $
- 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desire