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Skillet Bread-No Knead
By jenlin
Combine yeast and warm water in a large bowl or pitcher
- 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp if measuring from bulk yeast)
- 2 cups lukewarm water
- 1/2 TBSP kosher salt
- 4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- olive oil
- rosemary
Southern Pecan Praline Cake with Butter Sauce
By jenlin
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- The Cake:
- 1 (15 oz) box butter pecan cake mix
- 1 (16 oz) tub coconut pecan frosting (do not omit)
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
- The Sauce:
- 1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
- Suggestion: can be done as a Bundt Cake
Chili Cheese Dip with Biscuit Dippers
By jenlin
Golden brown garlicky biscuit bites encircles a delicious dip with taco seasoned ground beef, cheese and salsa in a...
- 1 pound ground sirloin beef
- 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups cheddar, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 can biscuits
- Garlic salt, as needed
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
Fresh Dill Sauce
By jenlin
Place the mayonnaise, sour cream, yogurt, cream cheese, scallions, dill, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 teasp...
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, such as Stonyfield
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
- 1/2 cup minced fresh dill
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup seeded, grated hothouse cucumber
Chicken Enchilada Dip
By jenlin
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- Tortilla chips
Everything Bagel Sticks
By jenlin
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (8 inches by 12 inches), thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
Potato Puffs Recipe with Toppings
By jenlin
Place potatoes and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a large saucepan; add cold water to cover by 2 inches
- 2 pounds (4 medium) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 1 /2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves, grated (about 1 1⁄2 tsp.)
- Canola oil
- Topping of choice
Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup
By jenlin
Directions Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped red onions (2 onions)
- 2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 4 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped (5 large)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves, plus julienned basil leaves, for garnish
- 3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Croutons, for garnish
Smashed Potatoes
By jenlin
Directions Poke a few holes in the potatoes and nuke (or bake in a 400 degree F oven) until fork-tender
- 5 whole large red potatoes
- 1 stick butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 whole green onions, sliced, plus more for topping
- Salt (add plenty!)
- Freshly ground black pepper (ditto!)
- 3/4 cup French fried onions
Flat Apple Pie with Perfect Pie Crust
By jenlin
Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 deep dish pie crust