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Mexican Chocolate Pudding
By west757
Whisk together brown sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp salt in a heavy medium saucepan, then whisk in...
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups plain unsweetened almond milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Accompaniments: lightly sweetened whipped cream; toasted slivered almonds
Pappardelle with Veal Ragù
By west757
Season the veal with salt and pepper and dust with flour, tapping off the excess
- 3 1/2 to 4 pounds boneless veal shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground fennel
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
- Two 28-ounce cans Italian whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 4 cups chicken or veal stock
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced rosemary
- 2 pounds fresh pappardelle
- Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Apple and Dried Cherry Custard Bread Pudding
By west757
Preheat oven to 375°F. Blend first 6 ingredients in large bowl
- 2 ½ cups whipping cream
- 6 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 (16- to 17-ounce) loaf old-fashioned white bread, unsliced, crust trimmed, bread cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 ¾ lbs. Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, each cut into 8 wedges
- 1 cup dried tart cherries
- 1 cup Armagnac or brandy
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- ½ cup (packed) dark brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup applesauce
- ½ cup toffee bits (such as Skor or Heath)
- ½ cup slivered or sliced almonds
Chocolate Fondue
By west757
By choosing a darker chocolate and fat-free evaporated milk, Chef Meg was able to cut the calories in half on this ...
- 2/3 c fat-free evaporated milk
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate (labeled 60% cacao or above)*
- 3 c mini marshmallows
Excellent Meatballs
By west757
Anne Burrell of "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef" previewed this wonderful recipe for meatballs and sauce on her progr...
- Meatballs:
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, 1/4-inch dice
- Salt
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
- Pinch crushed red pepper
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground veal
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup water
- Marinara Sauce:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound diced pancetta
- 2 large Spanish onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- Kosher salt
- 4 large garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
- 4 (28-ounce) cans Italian plum San Marzano tomatoes
Classic Chocolate Layer Cake
By west757
I am always looking for a good chocolate cake recipe
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), cut into pieces, plus more for the pans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Creamy Chocolate Frosting
Apple Cider Donuts
By west757
Make your own apple cider donuts
- For Hot Cider:
- 1 gallon of apple cider (for baking and drinking)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ⁄4 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ⁄2 cup buttermilk
- 3 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. salt
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. nutmeg
- Vegetable oil or shortening for frying
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole cloves
- Whole nutmeg
- 1 ⁄2 orange peel
Crab & Scallion Stuffed Shrimp
By west757
A favorite for the holidays
- 3-1/2 Tbs. unsalted butter; more for the baking sheet
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions (white and light-green parts only; from 5 to 6 scallions)
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- Two drops Sriracha hot sauce (or other Asian chile sauce)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh parsley, plus 20 whole leaves or small sprigs
- 1-1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 lb. backfin crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
- 1-1/4 cups fine fresh breadcrumbs
- 16 jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per lb.), butterflied
- 1 small head frisee lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1-1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Pumpkin Scones
By west757
From Better Homes & Gardens October issue comes Nigella Lawson's Pumpkin Scones
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. table salt
- Ground white pepper or black pepper
- 2 tsp. chili-flavored oil
- 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- Milk
Mega Omega Salmon
By west757
The Stiletto Chef, Candice Kumai, offers healthy dishes on her blog "Stiletto Chef Scoop"
- 3/4 cup flax seed meal
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
- Four 8-ounce salmon fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt