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Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 (7-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
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Marinated Bocconcini
1/2 cup finely diced roasted red peppers (homemade or store-bought) 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup pitted, seeded and finely chopped kalamata olives 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 12 ounces bocconcini (baby mozzarella balls)
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Chonion Pepper Bread
1 cup whole wheat flour 3 to 3 1/2 cups unbleached flour, divided, plus additional for kneading 1 scant tablespoon or 1 ( 1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups water 1 tablespoon honey 2 large eggs, beaten 3/4 cup coarsely chopped bell peppers 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion 2 cloves…
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Basic Sweet Dough — Sponge Method
For the bread: 3 to 3 1/2 cups unbleached flour, divided, plus additional for kneading 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 scant tablespoon or 1 ( 1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) soft butter 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For Cut Wreath or…
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Italian Lemon and Anise Sweet Bread
Non-stick cooking spray with flour for pan 6 large eggs, at room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons baking powder Grated zest of 2 lemons 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons anise extract 1 cup golden raisins 1 cup (4 ounces) walnuts,…
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Chili Mac
1 lb. lean ground beef 2 16 oz. cans pinto beans with liquid 2 10 oz. cans Rotel 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1 1/4 c. water 1 packet dry spaghetti sauce mix 1 1/2 c. macaroni
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Copycat Houston’s Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
2 cups wild rice 4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) butter 1/2 pound carrots, diced fine 1/4 pound leeks, diced fine 1 pound sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sherry 3 quarts vegetable stock 1 quart heavy cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste
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Garlicky White Bean Dip
1 can (15 ounces) white beans 1 package (4 ounces) garlic herb cheese spread, such as Boursin or Alouette 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
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Cranberry-Orange Bread
2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter, melted 2 teaspoons orange zest, grated (about 1 large orange) 1 cup buttermilk 1 1/2 cups whole cranberries For the glaze:…
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Sharon’s Orange Scone Berry Cakes
2 cups all-purpose flour, less 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons plus 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup ( 2/3 stick) butter, chilled 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup fresh cranberries 2 tablespoons grated orange peel Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps (about 30) 5 tablespoons butter, melted 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Maple Apple Walnut Crunch Pie
2 eggs 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 3/4 cup oatmeal (not quick cooking) 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups peeled and grated apples (about 4-5 large apples) 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 (10-inch) pie crust in pie pan, unbaked and chilled 1 1/2 cup walnuts,…
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Apricot, Cranberry and Walnut Pie
2 eggs 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups walnuts, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups dried apricots (about 8 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup dried cranberries 1 (9-inch) pie crust…
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Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Cake
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 4…
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Lime-Drenched Chicken With Onions
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each) Salt and black pepper to taste 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 lime Caramelized Onions (recipe follows) 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
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Mom’s Sticky Buns
For the buns: 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup scalded milk, slightly cooled (easy in the microwave) 1 package dry yeast stirred into 1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees) 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt For the topping: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 1/3 cups…
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Bomma Breakfast Tarts
1 large egg 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 frozen pie-crust shell, thawed 1/4 cup blueberry jam 1 tube lavender cake-decorating icing with a small tip (optional)
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Pan-Roasted Chicken With Blackberry-Ancho Sauce
For the ancho puree: 2 ancho chiles 3 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro For the blackberry-ancho sauce: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 ribs celery, diced 1 yellow onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 1 cup port wine 1 cup red wine 1 cup cranberry…
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Rice Balls From Camille’s
1 cup uncooked rice 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pepperoni 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg 8 ounces ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Egg wash made by whisking together 2 large eggs and 3 tablespoons water 2 cups herbed bread crumbs Vegetable oil for frying
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Cranberry-Apple Turnovers
1 package active dry yeast 1 cup lukewarm milk (98-110 degrees) 3 tablespoons honey 3 cups pastry flour or unbleached all-purpose flour, divided Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons melted butter 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 2 cups cored, peeled and sliced green apples 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup dried currants 1 cup maple syrup,…
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Vegetable Porridge
2 tablespoons butter 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled, halved, and sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 8 cups vegetable broth 1 cup pearl barley Salt and pepper, to taste 2 zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 cup firmly packed fresh spinach, washed
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Apple Ginger Bundt Cake
3 1/3 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature 1 2/3 cups packed brown sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups unsweetened chunky applesauce 1/2 cup minced crystallized ginger 1/4 cup raisins
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South City Kitchen’s Shrimp and Scallops in Garlic Gravy Over Stone-Ground Grits
1 bulb garlic Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups milk 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup stone-ground grits 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided 1/2 cup red wine 1 sprig fresh thyme 2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon oil,…
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Shettle’s Pasta Salad
1 pound angel hair pasta, broken into thirds and cooked according to package directions 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered 1/4 cup roasted red pepper strips 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced 1 sweet onion, or several green onions, chopped 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons capers, drained 6 to…
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Halloween Crisp Candy Corn Treats
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 9 cups miniature marshmallows 10 cups crispy rice cereal 2 cups mixed candy corn and Indian candy corn 3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips 2 or 3 squirts orange food coloring (optional) Butter for the pan Candy pumpkins for garnish
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White-Trash Truffles
12 miniature Mounds bars 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon water 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs) About 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil for for frying Confectioners’sugar for dusting
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Candy Bar Meringues
4 extra large egg whites, at room temperature 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 30 to 36 miniature candy bars, such as Milky Way, Snickers or Mounds (Milky Ways are our favorites here)
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Frosted Milky Way Brownies
For the brownies: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, plus more for the pan 13 “fun-size” Milky Way bars 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt For the frosting: 4 “fun-size” Milky Way bars 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup…
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Snickers Cheesecake
2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 cups granulated sugar, divided 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Pinch salt 4 large eggs, at room temperature 16 Snickers “fun-size” bars, divided, plus more for garnish 4 tablespoons milk, divided 2 cups sour cream Whipped cream for garnish
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