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Lemon Bars Recipe

By KitchenGnome
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until blended
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1-1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 3 large eggs
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Additional confectioners' sugar
Chicken Tortilla Soup

By KitchenGnome
Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- FOR THE GARNISHES:
- 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 cup Diced Onion
- 1/4 cup Diced Green Bell Pepper
- 1/4 cup Red Bell Pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 can (10 Oz. Can) Rotel Tomatoes And Green Chilies
- 32 ounces, fluid Low Sodium Chicken Stock
- 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 4 cups Hot Water
- 2 cans (15 Oz. Can) Black Beans, Drained
- 3 Tablespoons Cornmeal Or Masa
- 5 whole Corn Tortillas, Cut Into Uniform Strips Around 2 To 3 Inches
- _____
- Sour Cream
- Diced Avocado
- Diced Red Onion
- Salsa Or Pico De Gallo
- Grated Monterey Jack Cheese
- Cilantro
Pumpkin Pie Spice

By KitchenGnome
Whisk all spices together in a small bowl and funnel into a small jar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
PECAN COBBLER

By KitchenGnome
Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 6 tablespoon butter (no substitutions)
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 and 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- 1 and 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup milk (more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cup hot water
Caesar Salad Dressing

By KitchenGnome
Combine all ingredients except olive oil and blend until smooth
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 Tbsps. Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 Tbsps. Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 Tbsps. Dijon Mustard
- 2 2 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 2 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 2 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 1 1 Tbsps. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 1 1 Tbsps. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 1 1 Tbsps. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 1 1 tsp. hot sauce
- 1 1 1 tsp. hot sauce
- 1 1 1 tsp. hot sauce
- 1/4 1/4 to tsp black pepper, salt to taste
- 1/4 1/4 to tsp black pepper, salt to taste
- 1/4 1/4 to tsp black pepper, salt to taste
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 3 3 anchovies (optional)
- 3 3 3 anchovies (optional)
- 3 3 3 anchovies (optional)
Valentine Cookies

By KitchenGnome
Combine butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or you may use a large bowl and an electric hand mixer) and ...
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (226g)
- 3/4 cups sugar (150g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (295g)
- 1 cup dark chocolate melting wafers (170g)
- 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers (170g)
- Nonpareils for decoration
Nana Latona's Italian Easter Bread Recipe

By KitchenGnome
This traditional Italian Easter Bread is flavored with orange and anise, brushed with icing and decorated with spri...
- 8 cups (1134 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (99 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 oranges, zested & juiced
- 4 1/2 teaspoons (2 envelopes) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (227 grams) margarine, melted
- 8 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon anise oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- 2 cups (227 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
- Sprinkles, if desired
Slow Cooker Green Beans, Ham and Potatoes

By KitchenGnome
Halve beans if they are large, place in a slow cooker with water to barely cover, and add onion and ham hocks
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 ham hocks
- 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, quartered
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
- ground black pepper to taste
15-Minute Creamy Tomato Soup (Vegan)

By KitchenGnome
[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Making excellent tomato soup from scratch at home is almost as easy as simply op...
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, grated on a microplane grater
- 1 small onion, finely sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 slices white bread, crusts removed, torn into rough 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes packed in juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Minced chives, basil, or parsley as garnish
- Toasted bread or grilled cheese for serving
Mushroom Soup

By KitchenGnome
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley