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Roast Turkey
By jenlin
2 to 3 days before roasting: Begin thawing the turkey in the refrigerator or in a cooler kept at 38 degrees F
- 1 (14 to 16 pound) frozen young turkey
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 gallon vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice berries
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped candied ginger
- 1 gallon heavily iced water
- 1 red apple, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup water
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 6 leaves sage
- Canola oil
Deeply Chocolate Gelato
By jenlin
Heat the milk, cream and 1/2 cup of the sugar in a 2-quart saucepan until the sugar dissolves and the milk starts t...
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 extra-large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Kahlua liqueur
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Large pinch kosher salt
- 8 Baci chocolates, roughly chopped, optional
Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole
By jenlin
Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes
- Eight 1-inch thick slices day-old challah or brioche
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
- 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, stems removed, quartered
- 2 cups small cubes Black Forest ham
- 8 ounces Cheddar, grated
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cast Iron Steak Filets with Roasted Shallots
By jenlin
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large shallots
- 2 large cloves garlic
- Four 6-ounce beef filets, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mini Turtle Cheesecake
By jenlin
For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Crust:
- 24 chocolate graham crackers (large rectangles), broken into large pieces
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, melted
- 1 /2 cup sugar
- Filling:
- Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 /2 cup jarred salted caramel
- Ganache:
- 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 3 /4 cup heavy cream
- Toppings:
- 1 /2 cup pecans, chopped fine
- 1 /2 mini semisweet chocolate chips
White Seafood Lasagna
By jenlin
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain
- CHEESE SAUCE:
- 9 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 1 pound bay scallops
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pound fresh crabmeat
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Dash ground nutmeg
- RICOTTA MIXTURE:
- 1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- TOPPING:
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Minced fresh parsley
Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies
By jenlin
Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, dry pudding mix, oil and egg until soft dough forms
- 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
- 1 box (4-serving size) cheesecake-flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 3 oz white chocolate baking bar, coarsely grated
Gingerbread White Chocolate Cookie Cups
By jenlin
Gingerbread White Chocolate Cookie Cups are perfect for the holidays and a great treat to be served at a holiday pa
- 1 (17.5-ounce) pouch Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cookie mix
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 egg
- 2 (11-ounce) bags white vanilla baking chips
- Candy sprinkles for decorating
Fried Onion Dip
By jenlin
First, clarify the butter so that you can fry the onions at high heat and put a very dark, almost burnt crust on th...
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings
- Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Crisp Cucumber Salsa Recipe
By jenlin
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients
- 2 cups finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
- 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Baked tortilla chip scoops