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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
By AllisonClayman
This wonderful recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's favorite -- is courtesy of t...
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup raisins
Toaster Pastries
By AllisonClayman
In a food processor, pulse together the flour, salt and granulated sugar until combined, about 5 pulses
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 16 Tbs. (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 6 to 8 Tbs. ice water
- 1/2 cup strawberry or cherry preserves
- 3/4 cup sliced strawberries or 1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted cherries
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tsp. water
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 Tbs. milk
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
By AllisonClayman
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 2 pounds (12 to 15-count) shrimp
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chili sauce (recommended: Heinz)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
Easy Tzatziki with Toasted Pita Crisps
By AllisonClayman
2009, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 2 (7-ounce) containers Greek yogurt (recommended: Fage Total)
- 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and seeded
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Toasted Pita Crisps, recipe follows
- 8 pita breads
- Good olive oil
Pumpkin-Chocolate-Chip Squares
By AllisonClayman
In addition to keeping the cake from sticking to the pan, lining the pan with foil makes it easy to lift it out aft...
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
S’Mores Filled Pancakes
By AllisonClayman
Fill the bottom pan of a double boiler with water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking
- 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 1/4 cups ebelskiver pancake mix
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 cup milk
- 40 semisweet chocolate disks (about 2 1/4 oz. total)
- 1/4 cup coarsely crushed graham cracker crumbs
Coffee Ice Cream
By AllisonClayman
METHOD 1 Heat the milk, sugar, whole coffee beans, salt, and 1/2 cup of the cream in a medium saucepan until it is...
- INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups whole coffee beans (decaf unless you want the caffeine in your ice cream)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon finely ground coffee (press grinds through a fine mesh sieve)
Homemade Pizza Pockets
By AllisonClayman
Preparation Instructions Mix the dough ingredients; let rise in a greased clean bowl for 1 hour
- FOR THE DOUGH:
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cups Water
- 4 teaspoons Yeast
- 3/4 cups Warm Milk
- 1/2 cups Oil
- 1/4 cups Sugar
- 1 whole Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4-1/2 cups Flour
- _____
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 1 cup Sliced Portobella Mushrooms
- 1 whole Zucchini, Chopped
- 1/2 whole Bell Pepper, Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Parsley
- 1/2 teaspoons Basil
- 2-1/2 cups Pizza Or Spaghetti Sauce
- 4 cups Baby Spinach
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 whole Egg White Mixed With 1 Tablespoon Water (For Egg Wash)
Pizza Margherita
By AllisonClayman
This simple and delicious pizza margherita is courtesy of chef Mario Batali and can be found in his cookbook, "Ital...
- Pizza Dough
- All-purpose flour, for rolling
- 1 cup prepared tomato sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 24 fresh basil leaves, torn
- Coarse sea salt
Sausage and Red Pepper Calzones
By AllisonClayman
Directions: In a small bowl, stir together the yeast, sugar and warm water
- Ingredients:
- 2 tsp. active dry yeast
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 cups bread flour, plus more as needed
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 6 Tbs. olive oil
- 7 oz. mild Italian sausage
- 1/4 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. minced fresh oregano
- 3 oz. ricotta cheese
- 12 oz. mozzarella cheese, grated
- 6 Tbs. tomato sauce
- Semolina flour for dusting
- 6 Tbs. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese