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Sweet Mix
By cirql8or
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- 4 cups pecans, whole and halves
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
Gina's Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 to 2 pints ice cream, flavor of your choice
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, for garnish
Grapefruit Kiss
By cirql8or
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass or shaker and shake well
- 1-ounce pink grapefruit juice
- 1/2-ounce agave nectar
- 1-ounce grapefruit flavored vodka (recommended: Absolut Ruby Red)
- 6 ounces white wine
- Grapefruit slice, for garnish
Coconut Extract
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2007
- 1 coconut, see Cook's Note
- 1 1/2 ounces freshly grated coconut, approximately 1/3 cup
- 4 ounces vodka
Gina's Pink Lady Cocktails
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
- 2 shots gin
- 1 shot applejack brandy
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 6 dashes grenadine
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish
Spaghetti and Meatballs
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2005
- 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or olive oil
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1/2 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces ground chuck
- 8 ounces ground pork sausage
- 2 tablespoons red wine
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup minced green onions, white parts only
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
- 1 pound spaghetti, cooked, drained and tossed with olive oil
Grilled Chicken with Arugula Pesto
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
- 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds or shelled pistachios
- 1 cup packed fresh arugula leaves
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 small pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast (tenders removed)
Mystery Pecan Pie
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 un-baked deep-dish (9-inch) pie shell
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
Chicken and Dumplings
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse
- 4 chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat, about 2 pounds total
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion, plus 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 carrots, cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices, plus 1/4 cup coarsely chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery plus 2 stalks celery, cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Raw Corn, Arugula, and Pecorino Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello
- 2 bone-in whole chicken breasts, halved
- 2 tablespoons Toasted Spice Rub, recipe follows
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups absolutely fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
- 3 cups packed arugula
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 3/4 cup Whole Citrus Vinaigrette, recipe follows
- 1 1/2 ounces pecorino