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Flapper Pie***
By Gigirox
Crust: Combine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs with sugar, cinnamon and butter
- 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter(melted)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 T cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 2 T sugar
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Ice Cream ***
By Gigirox
I used natural cocoa powder, I'll try it next time with dutch processed
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Macaroni Salad***
By Gigirox
Good old fashioned macaroni salad with a great crunch and No Onion! This version has the mustard and is slightly d...
- Dressing:
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 T mustard(or less to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Lots of black pepper
- 1/2 pound elbow macaroni, cooked,
- drained
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
Ginny's Crunchy Salad****
By Gigirox
I have had many variations on this salad, but this was our first introduction
- Dressing:
- Romaine Lettuce
- 4 T butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 pkg ramen noodles
- Chopped broccoli
- Chopped green onion
- 1 cup mandarin oranges
- 1 cup oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 T soy sauce
- S&P to taste
Peppermint Candy Ice Cream
By Gigirox
In a bowl, combine cream and sugar until sugar dissolves
- 3 c. heavy cream
- 1 1/4 c. sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 36 About 36 hard peppermint candies
Fresh Green Bean Casserole****
By Gigirox
I'm so tired of the traditional "green bean casserole" so I'm hoping that this one from "The Pioneer Woman" is a ke...
- Ingredients:
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, ends cut off
- Salt
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 whole large onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for thinning if needed
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or homemade onion straws
Hot White Bean and Bacon Dip
By Gigirox
Cook bacon in a small saucepan over medium heat until crisp
- 2 slices bacon (if you're like me you'll want to do extra)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained (Great Northern beans work too)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed rosemary
Maple Glazed Walnuts****
By Gigirox
-Preheat skillet over high heat
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup****
By Gigirox
see ingredients
- ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 tbsp. canola oil or olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise
- Place each half, flesh side down on a lightly greased baking sheet
- Roast in a 425o oven for 30-40 minutes until tender
- Remove from oven and allow to cool
- Heat oil in a large sized saucepot over medium heat
- Add onions and cook for 4-5 minutes
- Stir in garlic and cumin and continue cooking for 1 minute
- Pour in broth and bring to boil; turn to simmer and cook for 5 minutes then remove from heat
- Remove seeds from center of squash and discard
- Scoop butternut squash out of skin and add to broth
- Puree mixture in blender or food processor until smooth
- Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste (optional but really adds a nice kick!)
- Serving size: 4
Red Velvet Sheet w/ Classic Frosting****
By Gigirox
I was so glad to find a red velvet with this frosting, It's just not the same with the cream cheese frosting
- Ingredients Sheet Cake:
- Nonstick baking spray
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces red food coloring
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Classic Red Velvet Frosting:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar