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Caramel Apple Cobbler 2008-01-02 07:29:00 SIX SERVINGSPrep Time: 15 minBake Time: 1 hr (plus cooling)8 apples—peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brandy 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted 2 cups whipped cream, for serving1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; add the apples. In a saucepan, bring the heavy cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brandy, 2 tablespoons butter, the vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil, whisking. Lower the heat to medium and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes; pour over the apples.2. In a food processor, comb Read more:Apple
Mulled White Wine 2007-12-31 06:39:00 Two 750 ml bottles dry white wine 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 6 whole cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 orange, sliced into thin wedges1. In a large saucepan, warm the wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Lower the heat, partially cover and let steep, without simmering, for 20 to 30 minutes.2. Ladle the mulled wine into 8 heatproof glass mugs. Serve with the orange wedges. Read more:White
Chocolate Chip Martinis 2007-12-31 06:39:00 6 chocolate chips, for garnish Ice cubes 2 ounces white crème de cacao (1/4 cup) 2 ounces dark crème de cacao (1/4 cup) 1 1/2 ounces chocolate vodka (3 tablespoons) 1 1/2 ounces butterscotch schnapps (3 tablespoons)Place 3 chocolate chips in each of 2 martini glasses. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add the white and dark crème de cacao, the vodka and butterscotch schnapps and shake well. Strain into the glasses. Read more:Chocolate
Barbecue Beef Cups 2007-12-31 06:38:00 3/4 pound ground beef 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar One 16.3-ounce can refrigerated biscuits 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheesePreheat the oven to 400º. In a skillet, brown the beef over medium heat; drain off excess fat. Remove from the heat and stir in the barbecue sauce and brown sugar. Grease a 6-cup jumbo muffin pan and place a piece of biscuit dough in each cup, stretching the dough up the sides. Divide the beef mixture among the biscuit cups, sprinkle each with cheese and bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Read more:Barbecue
Black-Bottom Cupcakes 2007-12-31 06:37:00 MAKES TWO DOZENPrep Time: 35 minCook Time: 25 min8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 1/2 cups sugar Salt 1 large egg 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 2 1/4 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper or foil baking cups. Using an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add the egg and mix well. Fold in the chocolate chips and set aside.2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, the baking soda and cocoa powder. Add 1 1/2 cups water, the oil, vinegar and vani Read more:Black
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Black-Bottom Cupcakes 2007-12-31 06:36:00 Black-Bottom
Cupcakes MAKES TWO DOZENPrep Time: 35 minCook Time: 25 min8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 1/2 cups sugar Salt 1 large egg 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 2 1/4 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper or foil baking cups. Using an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add the egg and mix well. Fold in the chocolate chips and set aside.2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, the baking soda and cocoa powder. Add 1 1/2 c Read more:Black
New Year's Food Traditions 2007-12-31 06:36:00 Eating noodles at midnight is customary at Buddhist temples in Japan. A German/Pennsylvania Dutch tradition is to eat pork and sauerkraut on New Year
's day for good luck. It is the tradition of Bosnia & Croatia (both of former Yugoslavia) to eat what is called "Sarma" or beef wrapped tightly in cabbage to bring good luck in health and wealth for the upcoming year. It is a Cuban tradition to eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight. The 12 grapes signify the last twelve months of the year. German folklore says that eating herring at the stroke of midnight will bring luck for the next year. Click here for Papa Kurt's Herring Salad recipe. Eating pickled herring as the first bite of the New Year brings good luck to those of Polish descent. In the southern United States, it is believed eati
Italian Pasta Bake 2007-12-31 06:35:00 Italian Pasta
Bake TEN TO TWELVE SERVINGSPrep Time: 30 min (plus cooling)Cook Time: 40 min2 loaves day-old Italian country bread, crusts discarded, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 pound rigatoni or ziti pasta 4 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup frozen peas One 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes 1 cup heavy cream 1 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Salt 1. Preheat the oven to 375º. Grease a 10-inch springform pan or 4-quart ovenproof bowl. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with bread slices, fitting them tightly; reserve several bread slices for the top.2. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the oni Read more:Italian
One-Pan Chicken Dinner 2007-12-31 06:35:00 One-Pan ChickenDinner
FOUR SERVINGSPrep Time: 10 minCook Time: 50 min One 3 1/2 - to 4-pound chicken—quartered, rinsed and patted dry 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 5 yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as yukon gold, each cut into 4 wedges 4 thin carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths 4 thin parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths 10 thyme sprigs 1. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425°. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan, rub with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes.2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the potatoes, carrots and parsnips with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper.3. Place the vegetables around the chicken and
Holi Recipe : GUJIYA 2008-03-19 07:03:00 Ingredients: Ghee / Oil to fryFor the Cover :500 gms Maida (All purpose flour)6 tblsp Oil / Ghee (melted)For the Filling :500-600 gms Khoya1/2 tsp green Cardamom Powder25 gms chopped Almonda25 gms Raisins (Kishmish)25 gms dried Coconut (shredded)350 gms Sugar (Cheeni) or to taste (powdered) How to make gujiya: Sieve the flour. Mix the six tablespoons of oil with the maida. Using fingers, mix well so that the mixture takes the form of breadcrumbs and binds to a certain extent. Now add some water and knead lightly. Keep adding water as required and knead into a soft but tight dough. Set aside and cover with a damp cloth. Now mash the khoya and fry it in a kadhai / deep pan till light brown in color. Add sugar and cardamom powder into the khoya and mix well. Add a