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Caramel Toffee Squares
By kathybgood
This toffee has three layers - a shortbread type crust, a layer of chewy caramel and topped with chocolate
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter, plus 2 teaspoons, divided
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (one package) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Bibingkang Malagkit (Glutinous Rice Cake)
By á-744
This sweet rice cake can be cooked in your rice cooker or in a more typical manner with in a pot with water
- RICE CAKE:
- 3 cups Sasum Deer Brand sweet rice, washed and drained
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 can coconut cream
- 2 cups white sugar
- YUMMY TOPPING:
- 1 1/2 cans coconut cream
- 1 cup light brown sugar
Double Chocolate Vegan Chocolate Muffins
By Peggie
Double chocolate vegan chocolate muffins
- 1 3/4 cups (220-g) All Purpose Flour*
- 1/2 cup (42-g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 cup (200-g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Instant Coffee Powder
- 1 cup (240-ml) vegan buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80-ml) coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 cup (60-g) Applesauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar*
- 1 cup (175-g) vegan chocolate chips and chunks (Mixed)*, plus more to place on top.
Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups
By á-1976
GMA
- 1 package Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons hot cocoa mix
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 12 mini pretzels
- 1 cup Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits
- *optional - granulated sugar
Salvadoran Vanilla Custard for Christmas Eve (Leche Poleada para Nochebuena)
By garciamoss
You can enjoy this delicious Vanilla Custard anytime of year but traditionally speaking, it's a pleasure everyone i...
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Crab Cake Eggs Benedict with Sauteed Spinach
By á-10847
Dungeness crabs are delicious eaten freshly cracked with lemon and butter, so hollandaise sauce is a logical — an...
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 3 ounce/80 ml
- 3 green onions, white and green parts, minced
- 1/3 cup minced yellow onion, 2 ounce/60 g
- 1/4 cup finely grated carrot, 1 ounce/30 g
- 3 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 12 ounces fresh-cooked lump crabmeat, preferably Dungeness, 375 g
- 1 cup panko, or as needed, 1 1/2 ounce/45 g
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 12 ounces baby spinach, rinsed but not dried
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 8 large eggs
- HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup unsalted butter, 8 ounces/250 g
Peppermint Patty Pie
By southerngrace
Chocolate and peppermint are a great flavor combo any time, but especially during the holidays! This easy whipped t...
- COOKIE CRUST:
- 1 3/4 cups cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- PIE FILLING:
- 8 peppermint patties (York or some other patty of peppermint chocolate)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed
Cheryl & Coompany's Frosted Cut-Out Cookies
By jray11
Cheryl and Company's Frosted Cut-Out Cookies are what everyone craves during the holidays, but why wait for them to...
- 6 egg yolks
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups white sugar
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon hot water or as needed
Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake
By southerngrace
Smooth and creamy, this colorful cheesecake is the perfect conclusion to any autumn meal
- CRUST:
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2-stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- FILLING:
- 1 1/2 cups canned solid-pack pumpkin
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- TOPPING:
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
Seared & Roasted Salmon
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This method of searing and roasting salmon is foolproof-- it never turns out overcooked or dry
- Fresh salmon filets (1 filet per serving)
- Kosher salt & pepper and any seasonings of your choice
- Olive oil
Joey's Nachos - Kitchen Boss
By á-5623
This delicious Nachos recipe was featured on Kitchen Boss, Episode 8- Superbowl Sunday
- OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- 1 package (8 ounce) Philadelphia cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 serrano chile, minced
- 1/4 cup Heinz chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon good-quality chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 15 ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Serve with tortilla chips (Joey likes the scoop-able type)
- Sliced scallion
- Chopped tomato
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
Pub-Style Steak & Ale Pie
By LRay
Intensely savory steak pie is a classic British comfort food, but making it can be a tedious multistep procedure
- FILLING:
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 pounds boneless beef short ribs, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 pound cremini mushroom, trimmed, halved if medium or quartered if large
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup beer
- CRUST:
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup sour cream, chilled
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 6.25-ounces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled
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