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Best-Ever Scones
By tlfrench_52
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Sweet Variations:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 1/2-inch cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup whipping cream, divided
- Wax paper
- 1/4 1/4 Stir in 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries and 1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted salted pistachios with the cream.
- 1/2 Sugar-Pecan - Substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans with the cream.
- Savory Variations:
- 3/4 1/4 2 1/2 - Omit sugar. Stir in 3/4 cup (3 oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup finely chopped cooked bacon, 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives, and 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper with the cream.
- 3/4 1/2 1 Asiago - Omit sugar. Stir in 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh pear, 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese, and 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary with the cream.
Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
By tlfrench_52
Season with salt and black pepper
- 2 cups grated extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp. chopped pimientos
- 2 Tbsp. grated onion
- 1 tsp. yellow mustard
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Creme Fraiche
By tlfrench_52
1. Stir together cream and buttermilk in a large, clean glass jar or bowl
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp. low-fat buttermilk
Clementine Cosmos
By tlfrench_52
Cut the clementines into quarters and squeeze their juice into a saucepan
- 3 clementines, plus 1 very thinly sliced for garnish
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup cranberry juice
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1-1/2 cups vanilla flavored vodka (recommend: Grey Goose)
Banana Pudding
By tlfrench_52
1. Preheat oven to 325. Combine flour and salt in a medium saucepan
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Dash of salt
- 2-1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 1 (14 oz.) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
- 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 cups sliced ripe bananas
- 48 reduced fat vanilla wafers
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 cup sugar
Morning Glory Muffins
By tlfrench_52
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 2 carrots, grated (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Grilled Cheese
By tlfrench_52
Put ingredients between bread
- Swiss/Cheddar/American
- Bacon, Cotswold cheese, Thousand Island dressing
- Crusty bread & butter
Carolina Peach Sangria
By tlfrench_52
Carolina Peach Sangria is best made the day before so flavors can blend
- 1 (750 milliliter) bottle rose wine
- 3/4 cup vodka*
- 1/2 cup peach nectar
- 6 Tbsp. thawed frozen lemonade concentrate
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 lb. ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 (6-oz.) package fresh raspberries**
- 2 cups club soda, chilled
Speedy Jambalaya
By tlfrench_52
1. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 12 oz. cooked andouille sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 10-oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 24-oz. jar tomato sauce
Apple Shortbread Crisp
By tlfrench_52
Preheat oven to 400. In a large bowl, combine the shortbread ingredients
- Shortbread:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter, chilled and sliced into pieces
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- Apple Filling:
- 6 sups sliced apples (about 7 medium)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2-3 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup oats (old-fashioned or quick cooking)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp. cinnamon