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Crusty Walnut Pesto Bread
By Hklbrries
"Serve this bread the same day it is baked
- Bread:
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 packages rapid rise yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ground walnuts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/3 cups hot water
- Additional 1 1/2 cups bread flour for adjusting the dough
- Cornmeal for dusting the sheet pan
- Glaze:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp water
Vegetable Chili
By Hklbrries
As a judge at a Chili Cook-Off, I quickly learned that some like it hot, some mild, some with meat others without
- Chili:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, diced (1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 stalk celery, diced (1/2 cup)
- 1 small green pepper, diced (1/2 cup)
- 2 carrots, diced (1/2 cup)
- 1 1/2 cups red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup hominy or frozen corn
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 slices crusty whole grain bread
- Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Florida Red Grapefruit Brulee
By Hklbrries
Position rack in the upper-third section of the oven
- 2 large red Florida grapefruit
- 8 teaspoons dark rum
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
Garlic Potato Casserole
By Hklbrries
Slightly modified. I've replaced bacon in the ingredients list with veggie bacon
- 10 medium potatoes, peeled and cooked tender (Yukon Gold or white rose potatoes recommended)
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 4 ounces butter, melted
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, optional
- 4 slices crumbled veggie bacon
Ice Cream Torte
By Hklbrries
Tip: Other ice cream flavors and toppings can be substituted
- 4 cups Granola Snack Mix, loosely packed
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 pints Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey ice cream
- Hot fudge ice cream topping (optional)
Chewy Flourless Chocolate Cookies
By Hklbrries
A fudgy, chewie cookie with a crackly crust
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa (made with alkali)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
Buttermilk Blondies
By Hklbrries
Monkey around with a towering soufflé or a Parisian petit four, and you’re asking for trouble
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 cups semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
Bottom Pie Crusts (How to Make Sure They're Always Done)
By Hklbrries
Dear Heloise: I took a class in baking pies, and this is the secret to a done bottom crust
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Hints from Heloise - Protecting Cross-Stitch Patterns
By Hklbrries
Dear Heloise: Great idea from Sue of Saranac, Mich
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Blondie Embellishments
By Hklbrries
Monkey around with a towering soufflé or a Parisian petit four, and you’re asking for trouble
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