2 c. cornstarch (2 cups – see method below*)1 1/2 c. all purpose flour (1 1/2 cup)1/2 t. salt1/2 t. baking soda2 t. baking powder14 T. butter at room temperature3/4 c. sugar3 egg yolks1 T. cognac1 c. Dulce de Leche (see below**) *If you don’t have a kitchen scale, this recipe should convince you to go get one. Cornstarch is quite difficult to measure in volume, so the … [Read more...] about Alfajores Cookies
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Mer’s Candied Pretzels
2 bags pretzel sticks1 bag white Wilton candy melts1 bag red Wilton candy melts1 shaker of sprinkles1 sheet parchment1 sandwich baggy12 gift bags and 1 yd. ribbon Melt white chips in a pyrex, 2 cup, measuring cup, according to directions (do not get it wet or it will ruin and do not overcook). Break all pretzels in half. Dip the broken end halfway up into the white, melted … [Read more...] about Mer’s Candied Pretzels
Anna Brown’s Beef, Onion & Guinness Pie
Approx. 3.3 pounds Shin Beef, cut into 2” cubes2 medium onions peeled and sliced1 T. flour seasoned with salt and pepper2 c. Guinness1 c. beef stockI pack ready-roll puff pastry Place the cubed shin beef and the onion in a casserole dish and coat with the seasoned flour. Pour in the Guinness and the stock and bring to simmer gently on the hob. Cover with a tightly fitting … [Read more...] about Anna Brown’s Beef, Onion & Guinness Pie
Scalloped Potatoes
medium potatoes, peeled and sliced3/4 c. milk4 T. butter1/2 medium onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 c. sharp cheddar, grated1/2 c. Monterrey jack cheese, grated1/4 c. parmesan cheese, grated In a medium pan, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic for 4 minutes over medium heat. Add potatoes and stir, making sure each potato is coated with the melted butter. Cook for … [Read more...] about Scalloped Potatoes
Aunt Marian’s Chocolate Mousse Pie
8 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips4 oz. dark chocolate chipschocolate shavings of your favorite chocolate6 T. unsalted butter @ room temp.6 large eggs, separated1 T. cream of tartar1/2 c. plus 4 T. sugar3 c. heavy cream, cold2 t. pure vanilla extract plus 1 t.1 box Chocolate wafer cookies (like nilla wafers)2 T. powdered sugar Topping:Put 2 cups of whipping cream in the mixing … [Read more...] about Aunt Marian’s Chocolate Mousse Pie
Best Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
1 1/2 c. peanut oil1 lb. Extra Large Fresh Shrimp or Colossal Farm Raised Shrimp (7 to 9 per person, depending on size)2 egg whites, beaten lightly with 2 teaspoons water1/2 t. salt1/4 t. paprika1/4 t. Garlic Magic or Garlic Powder (optional) plus 1/8 t. for dipping sauce1 sleeve saltine crackers7 oz. ketchup2 t. mayonnaise4 T. heavy whipping cream1 lemon cut in … [Read more...] about Best Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
Party Pizzas
Crusts:1 T. quick-rising active dry yeast1 1/3 c. warm water (115 degrees F)1 T. olive oil1 t. salt1 c. whole wheat flour1/4 c. rye flour2-3 c. unbleached flour1-2 T. cornmealnon-stick spray Pepper Topping:2 t. olive oil1 clove garlic minced2 Italian tomatoes, sliced thinly1 T. fresh oregano, minced3 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded1 c. canned roasted peppers1/4 c. sliced … [Read more...] about Party Pizzas
Baked Flautas
2 lbs. ground or shredded beef, cooked2 t. cumin1 medium onion, diced1 clove garlic, smashed and diced2 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1 lime, seeds removed12 of this recipe for flour tortillas or store bought8 oz. shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese4 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup cabbage, shredded3 T. canola oil1 T. butter Melt butter and canola oil in a frying pan. Sauté … [Read more...] about Baked Flautas
Coconut, Berry and Walnut Granola
6 oz. coconut2 c. instant, plain oats3 oz. Craisins3 oz. dried blueberries (or blueberry Craisins)1/2 c. chopped walnuts1/2 c. brown sugar (or splenda version of brown sugar)5 T. honey1 stick butter Melt 1/2 stick butter in deep-dish 10″ pie plate or casserole dish (8 1/2 x 11″) in a 350 degree F oven. In a large bowl, blend coconut, oats, craisins, blueberries, and … [Read more...] about Coconut, Berry and Walnut Granola
Lobster Cakes
1 1/2 lbs. lobster meat1 egg2 T. lemon juice (freshly squeezed)1 t. salt (plus scant amount for when it’s cooling)1 T. mayonnaise1 T. Worcestershire sauce1/2 t. chipotle tobasco sauce1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper2 T. Tony Chachere’s cajun seasoning1 medium white onion, diced finely1 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs4 T. butter3 T. canola oil Blend egg, bread crumbs, mayo, lemon … [Read more...] about Lobster Cakes