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Individual Bourbon Pecan Pies
By Dixie8686
To prepare pecans, place in a medium mixing bowl and add bourbon
- Pie Filling
- 6 6 1-1/2 ounces (about 1-1/2 cups) pecan halves
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups good quality bourbon
- 6 6 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 2 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 3 3 large eggs
- Flaky Pie Dough (recipe follows)
- 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1 1/2-inch stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 to 1/3 1/2 to 1/3 1/3 cup ice water
Mini Pumpkin Cakes
By Dixie8686
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 mini Sugar Pie pumpkins
- One 18.25-ounce box spice cake mix, plus necessary ingredients
- 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- Sugar, for sprinkling
- Maple syrup, for serving
Spring Greek Pasta Salad
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven, or toaster oven to 425 degrees F
- 2 Tbsp fresh oregano
- 2 lemon, juiced
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic clove, roasted in toaster oven for 2-3 minutes at 375 degrees F
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 20 grinds black pepper
- 1 lb. whole wheat pasta
- 16 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz. feta cheese
- 10 kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper + 1 tsp oil, roasted in oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, skin removed (substitute: jarred roasted red peppers)
- 4 artichokes, peeled, quartered + 1 tsp oil, sprinkle salt, black pepper and garlic powder (substitute: marinated jar)
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- dressing, recipe above
- oregano leaves, garnish
Vegetable Parmesan
By Dixie8686
Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill
- Butter, for greasing
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices
- 2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thirds
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thirds
- 1 orange bell pepper, cut into thirds
- 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
Almond Sheet Cake
By Dixie8686
Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Cake Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Butter
- 1 Cup Water
- 2 Cups Flour
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 2 Eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp. Almond Extract
- Icing Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 3 1/2-4 Cups Powder Sugar
- 1 tsp. Almond Extract
Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches
By Dixie8686
Drain the oil from the tuna, reserving the oil
- Hummus:
- 14 ounces jarred or canned Italian tuna in olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced celery
- 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons minced cornichons
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons good mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Sourdough bread, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- Hummus, store-bought or homemade (recipe follows)
- Fresh radishes, sliced
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-ounce can)
- 1/3 cup tahini or sesame paste
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
- 8 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
By Dixie8686
Directions For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 sticks butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Apple Butter Crisp
By Dixie8686
Place apple slices, Caramel Apple Butter, apple juice (or liquid of choice) in a bowl, and mix together thorou...
- Topping:
- 7 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced to 1/4 “ thick
- 1 jar Stonewall Kitchen Caramel Apple Butter
- 1/4 cup Applejack, Calvados, Apple Cider or Apple Juice
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 cups quick oats
- 12 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Greek Spinach-Pasta Salad with Feta and Bean
By Dixie8686
In a large serving bowl combine spinach, beans, cheese, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, lemon peel and juice, oil, ...
- 1 1
- 5 - to 6-oz. pkg. fresh baby spinach
- 1 1
- 15-oz. can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 4
- oz. crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 1/4
- cup dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), snipped
- 2 2
- green onions, chopped
- 2 2
- cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1
- tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
- 2 2
- Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 2
- Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1
- Tbsp. snipped fresh oregano
- 1 1
- Tbsp. snipped fresh lemon thyme or thyme
- 1/2 1/2
- tsp. kosher salt or sea salt
- 1/2 1/2
- tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 12 12
- oz. dried cavatappi or farfalle pasta
- Shaved Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
Filet of Beef
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F
- 1 whole filet of beef (4 to 5 pounds), trimmed and tied
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper