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French Onion Soup Gratinee
By Coldsnap46
"About as good as it gets! This is the version of French Onion Soup that people seek when they go to restaurants
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 thick slices French or Italian bread
- 8 slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese slices, room temperature
- 1/2 cup shredded Asiago or mozzarella cheese, room temperature
- 4 pinches paprika
Cheesy Breadsticks - Cookies and Cups
By Coldsnap46
This is the other version of Pull Apart Pizza Sticks
- 1 (11 oz) can breadsticks
- 3/4 cup chopped pepperoni
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 butter
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- pizza sauce for dipping
Shortcut Ravioli Lasagna Recipe
By Coldsnap46
How smart...using ravioli as the base for this lasagna saves a lot of time, but doesn't sacrifice a bit of flavor
- Vegetable Cooking Spray
- 3 cups Prego Italian Sausage & Garlic Italian Sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 package (30 ounces) frozen regular size cheese-filled ravioli (about 30 to 34)
- 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1-1/2 cups)
- Grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley for garnish
MMMMM... Brownies
By Coldsnap46
"Best brownies I've ever had!" --cicada77
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Outrageous Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Coldsnap46
"A great combination of chocolate chips, oatmeal and peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Buttermilk Pound Cake II
By Coldsnap46
"Tangy, moist and flavorful pound cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 3 cups white sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Pot Roast with Vegetables
By Coldsnap46
"Beef chuck roast simmers for hours with potatoes, carrots and mushrooms for a one-dish meal that will make your ho...
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 (3 1/2) pound boneless beef chuck roast
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped, or to taste
- 2 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 3/4 pound carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices
- 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered lengthwise
- 1 (6 ounce) jar mushrooms, or more to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 pinch celery salt, or to taste
- 1 pinch dried basil, or to taste
- 1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
Sauteed Apples
By Coldsnap46
"Sweet, sauteed apples are great for breakfast, but you can serve them at any meal
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 large tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Homemade Chocolate Pie Crust
By Coldsnap46
"Easy homemade chocolate pie crust!"
- 1-1/8 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 tablespoons Sugar {granulated or powdered}
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 stick ice-cold Unsalted Butter, cut into pieces
- 2-3 tablespoons cold Water
Chocolate Cinnamon Frosting
By Coldsnap46
Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy
- 1/2 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
- 3 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Cinnamon, Ground
- 1 box (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup milk