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Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
By kmad
Miniature renditions of a classic sandwich marry chocolate cake and luscious peanut butter filling
- For the Cookies:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, not Dutch-process
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- For the Filling:
- 2/3 cup natural, creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- Coarse salt, optional
Smoky Chipotle Hummus with Garlic Bagel Chips
By kmad
If you don't have time to make your own hummus, buy some at the market or specialty foods store, and mix in chipotl...
- 2 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)*
- 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chilies**
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 4-ounce jar sliced pimientos in oil, drained
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 6-ounce packages roasted-garlic bagel chips
Eggplant Enchiladas
By kmad
Eggplant Enchilladas
- 1 eggplant
- kosher salt
- olive oil for frying (I used canola oil)
- tomato sauce, this is the one I adore, but feel free to use your favorite store-bought
- heavy cream
- freshly grated Asiago cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano (I used parm)
- Stuffing
- bread crumbs, about 1/2 cup, made from about 3 slices day-old bread*
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta, homemade is easy and delicious
- grated zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, minced
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Cotton Candy Stand
By kmad
This is an amazing idea!
- 2 2 1/8-inch-wide to Wrap lollipop sticks with 1/8-inch-wide black tape to create stripes. Make your own cotton candy using a rented machine and the sticks.
- 3 3 3 . Poke finished sticks into Styrofoam. Fill the areas inside the paper rims with sanding sugar.
- 8-inch 1/8-inch Company black-and-white striped wallpaper, homedepot.com. Taylor Foam round cake-foam set, taylorfoam.com. Confectionery House 8-inch sucker sticks, confectioneryhouse.com. Chartpak Pickett Graphic 1/8-inch tape, officedepot.com.
Moroccan Chicken
By kmad
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large wide pot over medium heat
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 6 large garlic cloves, chopped2
- 2 Tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika, any other paprika will do
- 1 1/2 tsp celtic salt
- 2 tsps turmeric
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp fennel seeds, ground
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 12 organic chicken thighs, fat removed
- 12 organic chicken drumsticks, skinned
- 1 large eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 Tbsp marjoram
- 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds or slivered almonds
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Candy Centerpiece
By kmad
Adorable for bridal showers, kids' birthdays, and other parties, this candy centerpiece sends a clear message: Ther...
- Candy
- 9-inch by 9-inch squares of cellophane
- Twist ties
- 5 1/2-inch candy apple sticks
- Styrofoam ball
- Opaque container
- Skewer
- Artificial leaves
Beet Ravioli Stuffed with Ricotta, Goat Cheese, and Mint
By kmad
Beet ravioli is filled with a savory cheese mixture
- 3/4 cup fresh ricotta cheese (about 6 ounces), drained 30 minutes
- 3/4 cup fresh goat cheese (about 5 ounces), room temperature
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint, plus small sprigs for garnish
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 recipe Fresh Beet Pasta Dough
- Semolina flour or fine cornmeal, for dusting
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Maple-Candied Bacon
By kmad
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 pound thick sliced bacon, good quality
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, Grade B
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Finely ground black pepper
Christmas Tree Meringues
By kmad
1.Place sugar, egg whites and tartar in a bowl over (not directly on) simmering water
- 4 eggs whites
- 1 cup sugar
- Pinch of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon of mint extract
- 2-4 drops of green food coloring
White Chocolate Blondies
By kmad
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips