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Cheddar Cottage Pie
By broots
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes: In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes
- Cheddar Mashed Potatoes:
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
- 1-1/3 cups (325 mL) sodium-reduced beef broth
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 lb (907 g) boiling potatoes, (4 or 5), peeled
- 1 cup (250 mL) milk
- 1 cup (250 mL) shredded extra-old Cheddar cheese
Italian Bread 101
By broots
The Starter: Mix the starter ingredients in a small bowl, cover, and let rest at room temperature overnight
- Overnight Starter
- 3/4 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 1/8 teaspoon instant yeast
- Dough
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- Topping
- 1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- sesame seeds
General Tso's Chicken
By broots
Serves 4 as part of a multi-course meal, 2 to 3 as a main entree
- Marinade:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups peanut or vegetable oil for frying, plus 1 tablespoon for stir-frying
- 8 dried whole red chilis, or substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds, for garnish
- Scallions, green parts thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 2 egg whites
- Sauce:
- 1/4 cup chicken stock, or substitute water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies
By broots
Recipe Note: Butter your cookie sheet to encourage spreading
- Cookies:
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk
Homemade Fruit Rollups
By broots
Makes 2 to 3 dehydrator trays or 2 baking sheets
- 3 pounds fresh or frozen fruit (berries can be whole, apples quartered but not cored or peeled, mangoes peeled and pitted, any stone fruit pitted, rhubarb cut into 2-inch chunks)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1/2 cup honey, or more to taste
- 1 cup applesauce, homemade or store-bought
Sweet Milk White Bread
By broots
Add ingredients to bread pan in order listed
- 7 ounces water
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups(+) bread flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
Roasted Broccoli with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette and Marcona Almonds
By broots
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- kosher salt, for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1/4 cup marcona almonds
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Raisins
By broots
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 thick slices bacon
- 4 cups brussels sprouts (about 1 pound), trimmed, halved
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Brined Thanksgiving Turkey
By broots
On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, reserve the neck and giblets for the gravy and place the turkey in a container ...
- 12 -to-16-pound turkey
- 1 cup Champagne or white wine vinegar
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 pound light brown sugar
- 3 cups Kosher salt
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons mustard seed
- 4 tablespoons crushed black pepper
- 6 sprigs thyme
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 bay leaves
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
By broots
In a 2-cup measuring cup, heat milk and butter to 115-120 degrees
- 1 C milk plus 2 Tbsp, divided
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 pkg active dry yeast
- 3 eggs, divided
- 1/3 C granulated sugar
- 3 1/2-4 C all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 C granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon