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Sweet and Sour Chicken
By kmad
*Note: if you like extra sauce, double the sauce ingredients – pour half over the chicken and follow the recipe...
- Chicken:
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Sauce:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Hot Tamales
By kmad
For the meat filling: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, kosher salt, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic po...
- For the meat filling:
- Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly toasted and ground cumin seed
- 2 pounds Boston butt meat, untrimmed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- For the wrappers:
- 4 to 5 dozen dried corn husks
- For the cornmeal dough:
- 2 pounds yellow cornmeal, approximately 6 cups
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 7 1/2 ounces lard, approximately 1 cup
- 3 to 4 cups reserved cooking liquid
Savory Sweet-Potato Souffles
By kmad
Flavored with onion, garlic, and thyme, these savory mini souffles are a favorite in our test kitchen
- cup Sweet-Potato Puree:
- 1 tablespoon butter, plus more for baking dishes
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup coarsely grated Gruyere cheese
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- Maple-butter, orange-ginger, or lime-cayenne flavoring (optional)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- Directions
- In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with water. Bring to a boil; cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes; puree in food processor.
- Add flavorings, if desired; puree. For Maple-Butter: Add 2 tablespoons each melted butter and maple syrup; serve puree with more butter and syrup. For Orange-Ginger: Add 1/4 cup each milk and orange j
- Season with salt and pepper.
- 3 large eggs, separated
Red Velvet Cupcakes
By kmad
For the cupcakes: Preheat oven 350 degrees F
- For the cupcakes:
- 15 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 13 ounces granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons red food coloring
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vinegar (white or apple cider can both work)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 cup water
- For the cream cheese frosting:
- 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 pound butter, room temperature
- 2 pounds powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Baby Shower Truffles
By kmad
brownie recipe
- brownie recipe with powdered sugar designs. Can be done in color.
Martha Stewart Weddings
By kmad
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 cup almonds, plus 40 more for decorating
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 large egg white, beaten
Sweet-Potato Gratin
By kmad
Both orange sweet potatoes (such as Garnet and Jewel varieties) and white sweet potatoes work well in this dish, bu...
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-in.-thick slices
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Buttercream Icing
By kmad
Medium Consistency: In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer
- 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine softened
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approximately 1 lb.)
- 2 tablespoons milk
Maple-Bacon Cupcakes
By kmad
Maple-Bacon Cupcakes are the sweet and savory treats that are sure to be a hit at your next potluck, school or chur...
- CUPCAKES:
- 4 1/2 tablespoons 4 1/2 tablespoons of butter, room temperature
- 1/2 tablespoon 1/2 tablespoon of bacon drippings, left in the fridge to become solid
- 1 1 egg
- 5 tablespoons 5 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cup 1 1/4 cup of self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 1 tiny pinch of Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup of minced bacon, cooked and drained, plus a little extra to garnish
- MAPLE FROSTING:
- 4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1 cup 1 cup of powdered sugar or powdered turbinado sugar
- coarse grain sea salt, optional garnish
Four Seasons Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
By kmad
Directions Place egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 2 large lemons
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Vegetable oil, for griddle
- Maple syrup, warmed
- Berries, for garnish