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Flaky Apple Turnovers
By Jillh929
If at any point during rolling the dough becomes sticky and difficult to work with, transfer it to a cookie sheet o...
- Quickest Puff Pastry:
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (10 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 sticks) cold, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 6 tablespoons water ice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Apple Filling:
- 4 Granny Smith apples (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Sauteed Asparagus with Dijon Vinaigrette
By Jillh929
1.Whisk together mustard, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sherry or red-wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2-inch lengths
Carrot Cake
By Jillh929
1Preheat the oven to 350F
- Cake:
- cup macadamia nuts (I recommend chopping these up or crushing them)
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1-1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp vanilla
- 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil, such as canola or safflower
- 1-1/2 cups shredded peeled carrots
- 1-1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple or drained crush canned pineapple (this is one 20 oz. can)
- 1/2 cup sweetened cream of coconut, such as Coco Lopez
- Frosting:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter -- softened
- 2 tsp. Orange Rind -- grated
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 16 oz. Confectioners' sugar
Old-Bay Roasted Sweet Potatoes
By Jillh929
Preheat oven to 450. One a rimmed baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil and Old Bay
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
Pork, Mushroom, and Snow-Pea Stir-Fry
By Jillh929
Sizzling with fresh ingredients, this lively Asian stir-fry keeps prep time to a bare minimum without sacrificing f...
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and very thinly sliced crosswise
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 pound snow peas, strings removed
- 3 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press
- 1/2 pound sliced cremini mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- Accompaniment: steamed rice
Chocolate-Caramel Doughnuy Holes
By Jillh929
These quickly fried, cakey confections boast a molten center of liquid caramel
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 cup sugar, plus more for coating
- 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 28 to 30 store-bought soft caramel squares, unwrapped
- 5 to 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Marinated Butternut Squash
By Jillh929
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- 2 medium butternut squash, seeded and cut into 1-inch slices
- Salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons plus 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced paper thin
- 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, sliced paper-thin
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Flank Steak with Snap-Pea and Asparagus Stir-Fry
By Jillh929
1.Cook rice according to package instructions
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
- 1 pound flank steak
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 8 ounces sugar snap peas, stem ends removed (and, if necessary, strings)
- 1 bunch asparagus (1 pound), tough ends removed, cut into 2-inch lengths
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Creamy Dijon Dill Potato Salad
By Jillh929
Put the potatoes in a big pot with enough water to cover by 1-inch
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup tightly packed chopped fresh dill
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon grainy or regular Dijon mustard
Apple Tunrovers
By Jillh929
If at any point during rolling the dough becomes sticky and difficult to work with, transfer it to a cookie sheet o...
- Quickest Puff Pastry:
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (10 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 sticks) cold, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 6 tablespoons water ice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Apple Filling:
- 4 Granny Smith apples (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon