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Molten Chocolate Cakes
By draingal
Rich and decadent, these little chocolate cakes are easier to make than they look
- 1 1/2 stick(s) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering ramekins
- 6 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoon(s) cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup(s) granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon(s) confectioners' sugar, for dusting
German Butter Cookies
By draingal
Don't over work the dough
- 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 cups unbleached pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 pound, plus 1 ounce unsalted, cultured European butter (high butterfat), room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Easy Sesame-Hoisin Salmon
By draingal
Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine hoisin sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and crushed red ...
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 /4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets
- Cooking spray
- 1 /4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- Nutritional Information
- Calories 294
- Fat 12g
- Satfat 2.4g
- Monofat 4.1g
- Polyfat 4.4g
- Protein 37g
- Carbohydrate 8g
- Fiber 0.0g
- Cholesterol 89mg
- Iron 1mg
- Sodium 489mg
- Calcium 26mg
- Sugars 6g
- Est. added sugars 5g
- How to Make It
Hummingbird Cake
By draingal
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Frosting:
- Nonstick baking spray
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 4 medium)
- One 8-ounce can crushed pineapple
- Optional garnishes: sweetened flaked coconut, chopped macadamia nuts
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened
- Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Bourbon Pumpkin Bars
By draingal
For the Crust: preheat oven to 350ºF
- Crust
- 1 1/2 cups pretzels (ground)
- 1/2 cup graham crackers (ground)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- pinch kosher salt
- Filling
- 6 large eggs (3 separated, yolks only)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Split Pea Soup
By draingal
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 cup smoked ham
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups green split peas; rinsed
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Blue Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits
By draingal
Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheet with parchment paper
- 2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 cup crumbled Blue cheese, divided
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 1 cup plus 1 tbsp buttermilk
- ground black pepper
Baked Fish with Parmesan
By draingal
Spray individual sheets (1 for each fillet) with nonstick cooking spray
- 4 fillets of orange roughy, flounder or sole
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- cayenne pepper to taste
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut in strips
The Sure Bet Vinaigrette
By draingal
Combine ingredients in jar; shake vigorously
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Heinz Apple Cider or White Vinegar
- 2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 Teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Coffee Cake
By draingal
This is Mom's recipe!
- 2 sticks
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- Topping (to be put on top and in the center - creating a layer)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup nuts
- 1 tsp. cinnamon