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Mom's Banana Nut Loaf
By AllisonClayman
Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9x5x3" loaf pan
- 1 stick (1/2 C) butter, room temperature
- 1 C sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 C sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 C (2 large) over-ripened mashed bananas
- 3 Tbs milk
- 1/2 C chopped walnuts
Shredded Chicken Nachos with Pico de Gallo
By AllisonClayman
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast diced into 3-inch strips
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups thinly sliced onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 4 teaspoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 small can chopped green chiles, drained
- 2 cups grated sharp yellow Cheddar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 to 10 cups corn tortillas
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions finely sliced
- 3/4 cup sour cream, for garnishing
- 1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapenos, for garnishing
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnishing
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds removed, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Emeril's Red Hot Pepper Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Blueberry Crumb Cake
By AllisonClayman
Preparation Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- FOR THE TOPPING:
- Ingredients
- 1/2 sticks Butter
- 1 Tablespoon (additional) Butter
- 3/4 cups Sugar
- 1 whole Egg
- 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour
- 2-1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 3/4 cups Whole Milk
- 2 cups Fresh Blueberries
- _____
- 3/4 sticks Butter
- 1/2 cups Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/2 cups Flour
- 1/4 teaspoons Salt
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
By AllisonClayman
To make an even circle of batter, trace an 8-inch plate on the underside of the parchment paper
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, plus 2 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 40 ounces (5 packages) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Almost-Famous Cinnamon Buns
By AllisonClayman
Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup plus 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the bowl
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Basic Pizza Dough
By AllisonClayman
Directions: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook, stir together the yeast, sugar and warm w...
- Ingredients:
- 2 tsp. active dry yeast
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
Devil's Food Cupcakes
By AllisonClayman
We mixed sour cream into the batter to add moistness and a subtle tang
- 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- Chocolate Ganache Frosting
- Chocolate Curls, for decorating (optional)
Farfalle with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
By AllisonClayman
The mild cream cheese perfectly balances the salty, intense flavors of the capers and salmon
- 12 ounces farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
- 2 ounces bar cream cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, coarsely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite-size pieces
Basic Tart Dough
By AllisonClayman
In a small bowl, stir together the egg yolk, water and vanilla; set aside
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 Tbs. very cold water
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1⁄4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 ⁄3 cup sugar
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. salt
- 8 Tbs. (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into
- 1 ⁄4-inch cubes
Coconut Cream Pie
By AllisonClayman
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon gelatin
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure coconut extract
- Pinch of coarse salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- Chocolate Macaroon Crust
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 cup toasted shaved coconut, or as desired, for garnish