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Apple Pie
By ClaudiaJan
Directions: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400°
- Ingredients:
- 6 granny smith apples (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)—peeled, quartered and sliced 1/3 inch thick
- 2 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg, separated, white beaten slightly
- 1/3 cup ice water, plus more if necessary
- 1/2 teaspooon salt
- 1/3 cup chilled vegetable shortening, cut into smaller pieces
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
PASTA SAUCES - TEXAS TURKEY
By ClaudiaJan
1. Cook ground turkey in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up clumps, 3 to 4 minutes...
- Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add 12 ounces pasta and cook according to package directions.
- Meanwhile prepare one or the pasta sauces below.
- Before draining pasta, scoop off about & cup of the pasta cooking water. After draining, return pasta to pot along with reserved cooking water. Add sauce and toss to mix.
- 12 ounces ground turkey
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) salsa with cilantro
- 1 can (8 ounces) whole-kernel com, drained
- 4-ounce chunk Monterey Jack cheese, cut in cubes (1 cup)
Marvelous Maple Fudge Recipe
By ClaudiaJan
Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Chalupas
By ClaudiaJan
Directions: 1. Line a baking sheet with paper towels
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or as needed
- 8 corn tortillas
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups grated queso fresco or cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 2 avocados, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 2 cups refried beans, warmed
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken, warmed
Tuscan Bread Soup
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees
- 6 ounces country bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (3 cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick
- 2 celery stalks, cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 head green cabbage, quartered, thinly sliced crosswise (6 cups)
- 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
Sweet and Salty Bacon and Nuts
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 8 ounces (8 to 9 slices), applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup raw almonds (about 5 ounces)
- 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (about 4 ounces)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cherry Cheese Turnovers
By ClaudiaJan
Cherry Cheese Turnovers Ingredients: 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup cherry pie filling ...
- Cherry Cheese Turnovers
Rose's Vinaigrette
By ClaudiaJan
All the green salads we had while growing up were dressed with my mother's vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot or garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon light-brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Chinese Brisket and Turnip Stew
By ClaudiaJan
1Fill a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat
- 1 (4- to 5-pound) beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 10 (1/4-inch-thick) slices fresh, unpeeled ginger
- 8 medium garlic cloves, smashed
- 1/4 cup chu hou paste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water, plus more for blanching the brisket
- 3 star anise pods
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 2 pounds turnips or daikon radish
- 1 bunch scallions
Pina Colada Salad
By ClaudiaJan
DIRECTIONS Mix crushed pineapple with juice, instant pudding and coconut
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
- 1 (3 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 1 ⁄2 cup flaked coconut
- 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1 ⁄3 cup white sugar