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Caramel Pecan French Toast

Posted on March 2, 2022

What You’ll Need 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 cup chopped pecans, divided 12 slices Italian-style or any hearty bread 6 eggs 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon CARAMEL SAUCE 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 tablespoon light corn syrup Continue Reading »

Szechuan Cucumbers

Posted on March 1, 2022

READY IN: 4hrs 10mins SERVES: 6 UNITS: US INGREDIENTS 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced 1⁄2 cup rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sesame oil fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) DIRECTIONS Place cucumber slices in medium serving bowl, set aside. In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt Continue Reading »

Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce

Posted on February 28, 2022

What You’ll Need 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (see Note) 2 cups fresh cranberries 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water What to Do   Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to boil. Add cranberries and minced jalapeno, return to boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover Continue Reading »

Sweet Roasted Pears And Yams

Posted on February 25, 2022

Ingredients (7) Sweet Roasted Pears And Yams  1/3 cup oil  1/4 cup maple syrup  1 teaspoon salt  1/4 teaspoon white pepper or a tiny pinch of cayenne (optional)  3 large sweet potatoes, unpeeled, skin scrubbed, sliced into half-moons  1 quart half-slices firm Bartlett pears — about 3 medium pears (half-moons or thick French-fry shaped)   Cinnamon, for sprinkling Prepare the Sweet Roasted Pears and Continue Reading »

Chocolate Covered Pretzels (Dairy)

Posted on February 24, 2022

INGREDIENTS 6 ounces milk chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening (or 1/8 block paraffin wax) 24 pretzels (3 inch) DIRECTIONS Melt chocolate and shortening or wax over a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir until smooth and combined. Remove from heat, leaving mixture over hot water if using a double boiler. If using microwave you may need Continue Reading »

Chinese Chicken Noodle Salad

Posted on February 23, 2022

INGREDIENTS 16 ounces barilla plus spaghetti 2 cups diagonally sliced fresh snow peas 4 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts 1 cup red bell pepper, julienned 1⁄2 cup green onion, sliced 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted 3⁄4 cup teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil salt and pepper, to taste chili oil (optional) DIRECTIONS Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 9 Continue Reading »

Maple Peacans

Posted on February 22, 2022

Toss pecans with maple syrup and sea salt, and bake in a 400°F oven until slightly darkened and fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes. (They will harden as they cool.)

Candy Popcorn (Dairy)

Posted on February 21, 2022

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups popcorn kernels popped (about 25 cups popped popcorn) 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon food coloring 1/4 teaspoon salt Instructions Place popcorn in a large bowl (you’ll need room to stir the candy mixture in!) In a medium pot over medium-high heat, bring sugar, water, and butter to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil, stirring constantly, Continue Reading »

Homemade Cheez Its

Posted on February 18, 2022

Ingredients 8 ounces (226.8 g) extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup (56.75 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water Instructions In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the cheese, butter, and salt on low speed until combined. Add the flour and mix on low until pebbly. Slowly add 2 tablespoons of Continue Reading »

Cinnamon Maple Roasted Vegetables

Posted on February 16, 2022

What You’ll Need 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half 1/2 cup walnut halves 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3 tablespoons maple syrup What to Do Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In Continue Reading »