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Turtle Cookies
By lakecar
Prepare the Cookies: 1. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt; set aside
- Cookie:
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/3 c. cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 8 T. (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 1 large egg, separated, plus 1 additional egg white
- 2 T. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 c. pecans, finely chopped
- Caramel Filling:
- 14 soft caramel candies (I used Kraft Traditional Caramels)
- 3 T. heavy cream
- Chocolate Drizzle (optional):
- 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (I used 2 squares of Baker's semi-sweet chocolate)
- 1 tsp. shortening
Chubby Chicken and Cream Cheese Taquitos
By lakecar
In a large bowl mix together the chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, cheddar and spinach
- your choice for serving:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 + 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 + 1/2 cups chopped baby spinach, stems removed
- coarse salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
- 9 - 10 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- vegetable or canola oil, for frying
- sour cream/quacamole/salsa/taco sauce/ranch dressing
Crispy Ginger-Lime Chicken Thighs
By lakecar
Step 1 Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat
- 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 4 scallions, minced
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken
By lakecar
Sprinkle chicken thighs evenly with salt and ½ teaspoon pepper
- 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher or sea salt to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth (fat free, low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup flour, optional corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 cup pitted green olives
Hidden Snowman Cake
By lakecar
Give your family the cutest surprise when they cut into this Hidden Snowman Cake!
- VANILLA CAKE:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk
- CHOCOLATE CAKE:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, very finely chopped
- 1 cup very hot brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened (3 sticks)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 6 eggs
- MARSHMALLOW FROSTING:
- 6 egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light-color corn syrup
- Pinch of salt
Candied Almonds
By lakecar
Directions Bring water, sugar and cinnamon to a boil;stirring constantly
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ( or more to taste)
- 1 lb almonds, with skins
Bruschetta with Tomatoes & Basil
By lakecar
1.In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, basil, salt, extra virgin oil & garlic (optional)
- 4 slices of bread preferably pane casareccio
- 250 g. cherry or grape tomatoes, minced
- bunch of basil, minced
- salt
- 1 clove garlic (optional), halved
- extra virgin olive oil
Tiramisu
By lakecar
Put the espresso, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and 1/4 cup of the coffee liqueur into a heavy saucepan and bring to a simm...
- 1 cup brewed espresso
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tb. coffee liqueur
- 4 extra-large egg yolks
- 1 lb. mascarpone cheese
- 2 Tb. sweet marsala
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 40 store-bought ladyfingers
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Beef shin stew with Parmesan dumplings
By lakecar
Instructions To make the stew, season the beef shin with salt and pepper and sear in a heavy-based pot in a splash...
- 1 kg beef shin
- 1 onions, finely chopped
- 1 celery stick, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 x400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 250 ml red wine
- 2 tins beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 250 g portabellini mushrooms, halved
- salt & pepper to taste
- For the Parmesan Dumplings
- 125 g butter
- 250 g flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
- 100 ml milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes
By lakecar
All You DECEMBER 2013
- 30 new potatoes, such as red and Yukon gold, scrubbed and dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup grated Gruyère
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives