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Best Almond Cake

By melissaf
Serves 8 to 10 If you can’t find blanched sliced almonds, grind slivered almonds for the batter and use unblanch...
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups 1/3 plus 1/3 cup blanched sliced almonds, toasted
- 3/4 3/4 cup 3/4 (3 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 3/4 teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 1/8 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 4 large 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 cups 3/4 2 3/4 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1 tablespoon 1/2 plus 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
- 3/4 3/4 teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 5 5 tablespoons 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups 1/3 plus 1/3 cup blanched sliced almonds, toasted
- 3/4 3/4 cup 3/4 (3 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 3/4 teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 1/8 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 4 large 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 cups 3/4 2 3/4 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1 tablespoon 1/2 plus 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
- 3/4 3/4 teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 5 5 tablespoons 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 1/3 cup 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Pasta Primavera

By melissaf
For the vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
- 1 cup bite-size broccoli pieces
- 1 whole red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces white mushrooms, washed and sliced
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally
- 1 medium summer squash, sliced diagonally
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 12 whole fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for serving
- 1 pound pasta (fettuccini), cooked according to package directions and drained
Banana Walnut Bread

By melissaf
From Food Network Kitchens
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for preparing the pan
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 very ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces
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Apple Cider Caramel Sauce Recipe Print Page | MyRecipes.com

By melissaf
Ingredients 1 cup apple cider 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup whipping cream ...
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
Oatmeal Cream Cheese Butterscotch Bars

By melissaf
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pea-sized pieces, plus more for pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (11-ounce) bag butterscotch chips
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Knock-You-Naked Brownies

By melissaf
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 stick butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1/3 plus 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- One 18.5-ounce box German chocolate cake mix (I use Duncan Hines)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 60 caramels, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Hummus

By melissaf
Middle Eastern dips, such as hummus, once seemed exotic, but now theyre familiar old friends
- 4 clove(s) garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 large lemon
- 1 can(s) (15 to 19 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoon(s) tahini
- 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 2 tablespoon(s) water
- .5 teaspoon(s) salt
- .125 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper, cayenne
- .5 teaspoon(s) paprika
- 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Pita Bread Wedges
- Olives
Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

By melissaf
Put sliced potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup cream
- 3/4 cup milk
- 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, about 2 cups, divided
Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad

By melissaf
Bring 5 or 6 inches of water to a boil in a large pot
- Coarse salt
- 1 package fresh mushroom or chicken prosciutto or spinach filled tortellini (recommended: Contadina or Buitoni brands) available on dairy aisle in most markets
- 1/2 pound fresh baby spinach
- 1 (15-ounce) can baby artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
- 1 red roasted pepper, drained and chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, cracked from skin
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice, the juice of 1 wedge
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, a couple of splashes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaves, eyeball it
- Black pepper
- A handful sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, coarsely chopped
Cheez-Its

By melissaf
Makes approximately 120 one-inch crackers In a food processor, pulse the flour, baking powder, salt, and paprika t...
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup vegetable oil