Ingredients 2 cups fresh baked pumpkin - cooled 2 cups white sugar 2 eggs - optional 1 cup shortening - butter flavor recommended 2 tsp vanilla extract 4 cups white or wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp ginger 2 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp ground orange peel 1 cup raisins 1 cup walnuts Preparation preheat oven to 365....
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 t peppermint extract 9 c confectioners’ sugar 3/4 c milk chocolate chips 3/4 c semisweet chocolate chips 3 T shortening Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and extract until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten into patties.Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth....
Ingredients 9 TBS butter 6 Bosc Pears, Peeled, cored and sliced 3/4 c sugar 3 TBS orange zest 1 cup dessert wine marscarpone Preparation Heat butter in saute pan until bubbling. Add pears and sugar and cook until pears are tender. Remove pears from pan and carmelized the sugar over high heat. After the sugar has carmelized, add dessert wine and orange zest and cook until reduced. Dollop Marscarpone on top....
Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1/4 cup basil pesto 2 oz thinly sliced cooked chicken 2 slices (1 oz each) provolone cheese, cut in half Preparation Separate or cut dough into 4 long rectangles (if using crescent rolls, press perforations to seal). Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Spread pesto onto each rectangle. Place chicken and cheese on one end of each rectangle....
Ingredients 2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes 2 large eggs salt 2 tablespoons drained capers 2 cups mayonnaise 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles with 1/4 cup juice, about 2 pickles 1/2 small red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 bunch sliced scallions, white and green parts 1/2 bunch dill, chopped 1/2 lemon, juiced black pepper EVOO Preparation Put the potatoes and eggs into a big saucepan of cold salted water, simmer....
Ingredients Crust: 5 c Flour, 1 c Butter, 1 c shortening, 1 c milk, 1 tsp salt Filling: 3 cans crushed pineapple ( 1lb 4 oz drained ), 1 c sugar, 5 tbs Tapicoa Frosting: 8 oz pkg of cream cheese, 1 -3 tbs milk ( as needed for proper spreading ) 1 tsp vanilla. Topping: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Drain pineapple & mix tapioca & sugar, let stand. Mix flour, shortening, butter,salt & milk as pie dough & roll out 1/4" thick....
Ingredients 2 cans (15.5 oz each) navy beans, rinsed and drained 1 lb plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup basil, chopped, plus 15 leaves for garnish 10 oz crumbled feta, divided 1 tube (18 oz) prepared polenta, cut into 16 slices 1 lb zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 bottles (7 oz each) roasted red peppers, drained Preparation Heat grill. Fold four 18-inch-long pieces of foil in half; unfold and coat inside with cooking spray....
Ingredients rice veggie oil salt Preparation The rice is: Zafarani Aged Basmati Rice - available at costco in a 20 pound bag. I know it sounds ridiculous, but that’s costco for you! I store a bunch in a really large plastic container with the following directions, depending on how much rice I’m making: 1 cup rice 1.5 cups water 1 T. vegetable oil 1/2 T salt 1.5 cups rice 2 1/4 cups water 1 1/2 T....
Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup) 12 ounces mixed mushrooms, such as oyster, shiitake, and cremini, chopped (5 cups) 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry 2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar 2/3 cup heavy cream 2 pork tenderloins (each about 1 pound) 1 sheet frozen all-butter puff pastry, such as Dufour, thawed Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 1 large egg 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high....
Ingredients 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced 4 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed 3 large clove garlic 2 jalapeños 3-6 strips of hickory-smoked bacon 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese ¼ cup chopped fresh chives Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup sour cream Preparation Place the potatoes and 1 cup of the stock in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, or until the potatoes are just tender....
Ingredients 1 (32-oz.) pkg. frozen southern-style hash-brown potatoes 1 tablespoon instant minced onion 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (12-oz.) container small curd cottage cheese 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream 1/2 cup milk 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/2 cup corn flake crumbs Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine all casserole ingredients; mix well....
Ingredients 3 1/3 cup sifted flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 3 cup sugar 1 cup oil 4 eggs, beaten 2/3 cup water 2 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup pecans, chopped Preparation Mix all dry ingredients together except pecans. Add oil eggs, water and pumpkin. Mix well. Fold in pecans. Mix until smooth. Grease 3 loaf pans, fill each 1/3 way full....
Ingredients Cake: 2 eggs 2/3 cup pumpkin 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp. baking soda Filling: 2 tsp. margarine 6 oz. cream cheese 3/4 tsp. vanilla 1 cup powder sugar 1/2 cup cool whip Preparation Mix all cake ingredients! Spray Pam on 9x13 roll pan. Cover bottom of pan with wax/parchment paper. Spray paper with Pam. Spread mixture real thin. Bake 375 for 15 minutes. Flip onto a tea towel and peal paper off....
Ingredients 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. gr. cumin 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 lb gr beef 1/2 c chopped onion 2 can(8oz.ea)tomato sauce 1 can(15 oz)black beans drained & rinsed 1 can whole kernel corn, undrained 1 can (4 1/2oz)chopped gr. chilies undrained 6 flour tortillas (8inch) 2 cups shredded cheese Preparation Brown beef & onions in lg skillet on medium-high heat;drain....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 2 ounces chorizo 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded 4 ounces monterey jack or provolone, shredded 6 small tortillas Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degress. Place an 8 inch casserole in the oven while preparing the fundido. Heat oil in skillet over medium. Add onion, garlic and pepper and cook for one minute. Add chorizo and break up, cook about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 3 tablespoons to 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (6 ounces), room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract 1 tablespoon milk Red gel-paste food coloring, for glazing (optional) Preparation Glaze: Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth. Whisk in vanilla....
Ingredients 3 1/2 CUP OF FLOUR 1 3/4 CUP SUGAR 1.1/2 TEASPOON OF CINNAMON 1/2 TEASPOON OF NUTMEG 1/2 TEASPOON OF CLOVES 1 TEASPOON OF SALT 2 TEASPOON OF BAKING SODA 4 EGGS, BEATEN 2 CUPS OF PERSIMMON PULP 1 CUP OF NUTS, CHOPPED 1 CUP OF VEGETABLE OIL Preparation PREPARE SOFT (RIPE) PESIMMON PULP. COMBINE DRY INGREDIENTS IN LARGE BOWL-MIX TO BLEND. MAKE WELL IN CENTER OF DRY INGREDIENTS. ADD REMAINDER OF INGREDIENTS....
Ingredients 6 Rhodes Warm-N-Serv Soft Dinner Rolls, baked according to directions olive oil Dip: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup buffalo sauce(i.e. Frank’s Red Hot Sauce) 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles celery Preparation Cut the top off of three rolls. Hollow out to form a personal dip bowl. Cut the remaining 3 rolls into 6 slices each. Place these plus the tops from the first 3 rolls on a baking sheet....
Ingredients 1 Medium onion, sliced 1 Medium green pepper, sliced 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced 8 oz. roast beef, shaved 3 tbls. Worchestershire sauce 1/4 teas. Black pepper 1 Batch Sicilian Thick Crust Dough 3 tbls. olive oil 1 teas. crushed garlic 4 cups provolone cheese 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese, grated Preparation Saute vegetables in 1 tb. olive oil until limp; add roast beef. Sauté for three more minutes. Add Worchestershire sauce and pepper; stir and remove from heat....
Ingredients 4 thin lemon slices (1/4 inch thick) 3 Pickled Green Tomatoes, quartered, plus 5 tablespoons brine Coarse salt 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 radishes, trimmed and very thinly sliced (1/4 cup) 1/2 celery stalk, very thinly sliced (1/4 cup) 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/3 cup mayonnaise 4 thin slices dark rye bread, toasted Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving Dill sprigs, for serving (optional)...
