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Bresslin Balls [Scotland]
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By draingal
"This is based on a traditional Scottish recipe
- 1 (16 ounce) package ground sausage
- 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Knock-You-Naked Brownies
By draingal
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 stick butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1/3 plus 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- One 18.5-ounce box German chocolate cake mix (I use Duncan Hines)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 60 caramels, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Oven-Fried Chicken
By draingal
1. Whisk together the buttermilk, mustard, paprika, garlic and onion powders, salt and cayenne in a large baking di...
- 1 1/2 Cups low-fat buttermilk
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6oz each
- 2 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 Tbsp canola oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Make-Ahead Cinnamon Buns
By draingal
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer
- Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F)
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup margarine, melted
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2-1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
- Filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2-1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (you can use the fancy kind if you want, but it’s great with the plain old grocery store brand)
- chopped pecans, if desired (because they make my husband happy)
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- Frosting:
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Basil Parmesan Mayonnaise
By draingal
Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, Parmesan, mustard, basil, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a f...
- 2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup good olive oil, at room temperature
Exotic Mushroom and Walnut Pate - A Holiday Favorite
By draingal
"I got this recipe from a winery at a tasting
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup minced shallots
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, chopped
- 1/4 pound crimini mushrooms, chopped
- 1/4 pound portobello mushrooms, chopped
- 1 tablespoon roasted garlic puree
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Grilled Romaine Salad with Spicy Caesar Dressing
By draingal
Put all ingredients, except the oil and vinegar, in a food processor and process until blended
- 1 tablespoon prepared mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon pureed canned chipotles
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Few drops of hot pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon capers
- 5 anchovy fillets
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 24 romaine leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 - ounce piece of parmesan cheese, shaved
- Grilled croutons
Orange-Cranberry Shortbread [cookies]
By draingal
In a small bowl, toss cranberries with liqueur, orange peel and vanilla
- 1 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons orange liqueur
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Gold colored or coarse white sugar, optional
Sausage & Spinach Calzones
By draingal
Thaw dough and divide into thirds on a 9" circle
- 1 lb. loaf frozen bread dough
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 8 oz Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cup spinach, cooked, drained, & chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- Sauce, warmed (optional)
Rosemary Julep
By draingal
Place the sugar, 1/4 cup water and 2 sprigs rosemary in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat to dissolve ...
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus 1 sprig for garnish
- 4 tablespoons bourbon
- Splash seltzer
- Crushed or cracked ice, for serving