December 2009
25 posts
STOP THE CALVARY
Bacon and Bourbon Pecan Pie (link) →
Churros and Richest Chocolate Bisque (link) →
Minty Chocolate Christmas Bars
Cookie Layer 1-1/8 cups all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 sticks butter, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 eggs 1 cup chocolate chips-dark is great 2 tbsps. or more mint chips Mix ingredients together and pat in a lightly greased 13×9 pan. Sprinkle a few mint chips on the top. Bake in a 350* oven for 15 minutes....
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Candied Bacon
By Alison Ashton
Center-cut bacon is a bit leaner than other types of bacon, but any kind of smoked bacon will work in this recipe [1]. Blanching the bacon in simple syrup enhances its texture, while threading the bacon onto wood skewers prevents it from curling as it cooks in the oven (and creates a sort of Candied Bacon “lollipop”). Depending on the size of your broiler pan, you may need to...
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Yo La Tengo - It’s Christmas Time
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November 2009
8 posts
Thanksgiving with a Twist
Delicious Thanksgiving side dishes! There are always the standard side dishes you’ve come to expect at your Thanksgiving table – cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, rolls and green beans. They may be family favorites, but maybe it’s time to expand your Thanksgiving Day menu.
Here are some mouthwatering side dishes that prove that the turkey doesn’t always have to be the only star of the dinner...
Deep-Fried Cranberry Sauce Fritters (serves 3-5)...
Instead of cranberry sauce try:
Deep-Fried Cranberry Sauce Fritters (serves 3-5)
What you need:
1 (13-ounce) can jellied-style cranberry sauce (sliced into ½-inch thick rounds)
2 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup water
Pinch salt
Oil (for frying)
Get cooking!
On a parchment paper-lined sheet pan, lay cranberry sauce rounds in a single...
Sweet Potato Bacon Biscuits; for 10 (#30)
Instead of basic rolls try:
Sweet Potato Bacon Biscuits (serves 10)
What you need:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes (cooled)
5 slices cooked bacon (drained and crumbled)
1 stick cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
¾ to 1 cup buttermilk
Get cooking!
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Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes (serves 4 to 6) [#29]
Instead of mashed potatoes try:
Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes (serves 4 to 6)
What you need:
2 pounds Yukon golden potatoes (washed and quartered)
4 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
4 tablespoons butter
¾ cup heavy cream
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Get cooking!
Place potatoes in a large stockpot and cover them with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to...
Fancy Green Beans (serves 6 to 8) [#28]
Instead of green beans try:
Fancy Green Beans (serves 6 to 8)
What you need:
1 ½ pounds fresh green beans
½ cup red bell pepper strips
½ cup thin onion wedges
½ cup whole cashews
2 slices bacon
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Get cooking!
In a small bowl, stir together honey, teriyaki sauce and butter.
Fill a large...
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January 2009
1 post
3G: Great Gourmet Grub Club →
As the Holidays comes to an end so does wasr.org.
No, fear though! If you even remotely like cooking or eating, or if you ever find yourself at the food network on the T.V. then we have the place for you. Swing on over to 3G: Great Gourmet Grub Club, there you can set up your own account post all of your own recipes & find some new ones. As that site grows so will your enjoyment of it. Hope...
December 2008
52 posts
Baked Egg Nog French Toast (#27)
See video above.
SKILL:
Intermediate
SERVINGS:
6
INGREDIENTS:
1 Loaf Rhodes™ Frozen Bread Dough, baked according to package instructions and sliced into 12 slices
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
5 eggs
3 cups egg nog
nutmeg
DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sugar until well combined. Spread cream cheese mixture over 6 slices of bread. Place...
Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail (#26)
Serves: 10 to 12 servings
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
Pinch salt
Bottle dark rum
Boiling water
In a bowl, bream together the butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Refrigerate until almost firm. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into 12 small mugs. ...
THE STORY OF SANTA CLAUS
Most children the world over have heard of Santa Claus, or a variation of him. In America, he’s imagined to be an immortal old man who lives at the North Pole and makes toys to give to children each Christmas Eve. We see him in books and movies as a rotund, jolly old soul, his white beard flowing over a red suit trimmed with fur and gold buttons. And, of course, always chortling that merry...
White Peach-Bourbon French Toast with White...
Prep Time: 20 min Inactive Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 15 min Level: Easy Serves: 4 servings 6 large eggs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup white peach puree
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 slices day old brioche, sliced 1/2-inch thick
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
White Peach-Pecan...
Sourdough French Toast with Orange Bourbon Butter...
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Serves: 8
2 loaves par-baked sourdough baguettes
4 eggs, beaten
Melted butter, for brushing griddle, optional
Orange Bourbon Butter, recipe follows
Spiced Pecans, recipe follows
Preheat a large nonstick griddle or large skillet over high heat.
Slice the bread on a diagonal into 1-inch slices. Thoroughly...
Cranberry French Toast (#23)
Prep Time: 8 min Inactive Prep Time: hr min Cook Time: 15 min Level: Easy Serves: 4 servings
1 loaf challah bread
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 stick butter
4 eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
Slice challah bread into thick pieces. Combine cream cheese, sugar, fresh cranberries together. Cut a pocket into the bread and stuff cream cheese...
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Baked Potato Soup Recipe (#22)
BAKED POTATO SOUP 3 bacon strips, diced
1 sm. Onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 T. flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp pepper
3 cups chicken broth
4 or 5 potatoes—baked, peeled and cubed
1 cup half & half or canned milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
(I never said it was a healthy meal :) In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of...
May Peanut Butter Cups (#21)
May Peanut Butter “Cups”
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter (I usually use crunchy)
2 cups powdered sugar
12 oz. milk chocolate chips
Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips. Press into a 13 X 9 inch pan. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave; spread on top of peanut butter mixture.
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Popcorn Balls (#19)
Popcorn Cake
6 qt. popped corn
1-10oz bag of spice gumdrops
1-10 1/2 oz. pkg. marshmellows ( I like small because they melt quicker)
1 cube butter
1/2 cup cooking oil
1-12oz. mixed nuts
Christmas M&M’s-to give color (not too many)1/4 bag?
Makes one cake or about 16 balls
Directions: Melt butter and marshmellows in oil, beat well. Pour over popped corn, gumdrops and...
Banana Nut Bread (#18)
3 ½ cups flour
1/3 cup water
2 tsp. Baking soda
4 eggs
½ tsp. Baking powder
1 cup oil
1 ½ tsp salt
2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 big ones)
3 cups sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 cups walnuts chopped
1-2 tsp of orange peel and/or lemon peel - optional
Mix all dry ingredients, than...