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Lemon Blueberry Drizzle Bread
By á-10847
This breakfast bread has a triple dose of lemon flavor: zest in the batter, syrup that you brush on while the bread...
- SYRUP:
- 1 1/2 cups plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Crispy Butternut Squash Spinach Salad with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette
By á-4084
A crispy butternut squash and spinach salad sounds great, but adding to the mix a bacon shallot vinaigrette makes i
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed or cut into half moons
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 5 ounces baby spinach (about 6 cups)
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Famous Homemade Cheese Straws
By á-98782
Vary tasty and simple to make! Shredded cheese and seasonings are sandwiched between sheets of puff pastry, cut int...
- 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg white, slightly beaten
- 1 package cheddar cheese, shredded
Christmas Tree Surprise Cake
By margiekyle
Sweet celebrations! A fun Christmas Tree Cake with a candy surprise in the middle
- 3 batches classic vanilla cake batter, recipe follows
- Red and green food coloring
- 2 inch round cookie cutter
- 3 batches vanilla bean buttercream frosting
- 8 inch cake board
- 3 About 3 cups assorted candies
- 5 ounces white melting chocolate, such as Candy Melts
- 20 About 20 colored hard mint candies, such as Tic Tacs
- 40 About 40 peanut filled candy coated chocolates, such as M&M's
- Small star cookie cutter
- 1 lollipop stick or skewer
- Gold sanding sugar
- 2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons superfine sugar
- 3 extra-large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 vanilla bean (halved crosswise), split lengthwise
- 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk
Triple Berry Cheesecake Cobbler
By margiekyle
Looking for a dessert loaded with fresh berries? Try this Triple Berry Cheesecake Cobbler
- BERRIES:
- 2pints2 pints strawberries
- 2pints2 pints blueberries
- 2pints2 pints raspberries
- OR 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen mixed berries, thawed
- 1/2cup1/2 cup sugar
- CHEESECAKE:
- 4(8-ounce) packages4 (8-ounce) packages softened cream cheese
- 1cup1 cup sugar
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4large4 large eggs
- OAT CRUMBLE:
- 2/3cup2/3 cup quick oats
- 2/3cup2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3cup2/3 cup flour
- 1teaspoon1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4cup3/4 cup butter, softened
- CAKE:
- 2cups2 cups cake flour
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2cup1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1cup1 cup sugar
- 3large3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4cup3/4 cup milk
Shiitake & Roasted Red Pepper Puff Pastry Tart
By John_Merillat
Almonds and tarragon may seem like unusual additions to a mushroom and pepper tart, but the combination is simply a...
- 1 (9-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups (8-ounces) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup (4-ounces) jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (4-ounces) Gruyère, coarsely grated
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus 1 teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons almonds, sliced
Baked Brie with Raspberry Jam, Almonds, & Cranberries
By á-32809
Pamper your guests this holiday season with this decadent and delicious treat, Baked Brie with Raspberry Jam, Almon...
- 1 10x10-inch piece frozen puff pastry, defrosted
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie cheese, rind intact
- 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, softened in hot water, drained, and patted dry
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon water
- Crackers (optional for serving)
- Sliced baguette (optional for serving)
- Sliced apples (optional for serving)
- Grapes (optional for serving)
White Bean & Prosciutto Bruschetta
By BobD
Hearty White Bean & Prosciutto Bruschetta is a quick crowd-pleasing appetizer
- 2 cups cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/4 teaspoons wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced, fat removed, cut into thin strips
- Bruschetta
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
Peanut Butter Cream Filled Donuts
By DreiFromBK
Peanut butter pastry cream filled donuts drizzled with chocolate are best eaten right away, like you could wait any...
- DONUTS:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup milk, at room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into pieces
- oil for frying
- PEANUT BUTTER PASTRY CREAM:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, melted
- 1/3 cup cold heavy cream
- CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
- 3-ounces chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Hot Cocoa Recipe
By á-30663
This perfectly creamy, rich hot cocoa is best paired with a blanket and a book by the fire
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups (1 quart) milk
- 1/3 cup hot water
- Dash salt
- 1/4 cup Hershey's Cocoa
- Miniature marshmallows or sweetened whipped cream (optional)
- 1/2 cup sugar
Double Fudge Brownie Mix in a Jar
By KEM77
The perfect gift idea! Pre-mixed jars containing most of the ingredients needed to make deliciously dense and fudgy...
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cocoa (not Dutch process)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball
By á-25138
This Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball recipe will be the star of your next party
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped and divided
- Crackers, for serving
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