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Magic Custard Cake

Ingredients 2 egg whites, room temperature Pinch of meringue powder (optional) 2 drops of white vinegar (optional) 2 egg yolks, room temperature 75 grams confectioner’s sugar (this was the only thing I weighed, but it should be around 1/2 cup + 1/8 cup of sugar) 1/2 tbsp water 1/4 cup butter melted and slightly cooled…

Bond’s Brunswick Stew

Bond's Brunswick Stew

When the weather starts to get chilly and the sun starts going down sooner, the chill of the season can set in pretty fast. Keep your spirits up and yourself feeling warm with this Bond’s Brunswick Stew, a thick stew that really sticks to the ribs, keeps you feeling full and warms that chill out…

Mini Bratwurst & Sauerkraut Balls

Ingredients 1½ pounds pork bratwursts, ground ham, or corned beef (or mixture) 2 pounds sauerkraut, squeezed and drained 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 small onion 1 pinch parsley 2 cups flour 2 cups of milk Egg (for coating) Unseasoned bread crumbs (for coating) Vegetable oil (for frying) Honey mustard, thousand island, or cocktail sauce (for…

Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)

Ingredients 6 tbsp. jasmine rice 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp. lightly crushed saffron 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 6 cups milk 3 oz. jaggary or 6 tbsp. light brown sugar 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup thinly sliced pistachios Directions Place rice in a fine strainer, and rinse under running water until water runs…

Sundried Tomato and Basil Pasta

Sundried Tomato and Basil Pasta

Tangy sundried tomatoes and spicy jalapeño peppers make the Sundried Tomato and Basil Pasta a bright and summery way for you to enjoy pastas even during the sweltering days of summer. This Sundried Tomato and Basil Pasta uses fettuccine noodles whose flat bodies allow for more of the ingredients to stick to every inch of…

Mini Pimento Cheese Bacon Bites

Ingredients 1 cup Pimento cheese, homemade or store-bought 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Frozen mini phyllo cups, 15 count Green onions, sliced, for garnish Directions In a small bowl, combine pimento cheese with bacon. Remove the phyllo cups from the freezer and fill with about 1 tablespoon of the pimento cheese. Place the cups…

Kale Spinach Mushroom Roll Ups

Ingredients 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion diced 4 cloves garlic minced 8 oz mushroom chopped 1 bunch or 3 cups kale, roughly chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine (or broth of choice) 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1 large egg 15 oz ricotta 2 cups mozzarella cheese 2 cups favorite tomato…

White Cheddar Skillet Mac and Cheese

White Cheddar Skillet Mac and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a dish that you try in childhood and love well into adulthood. It’s something of a comfort food that never grows old, giving you the classic combination of cheese and noodles that seems to taste excellent no matter what it is being served with. With this White Cheddar Skillet Mac and…

Peach and Pecan Baked Brie

Ingredients 1 8 ounce round of double cream brie 1 ½ peaches, washed and diced (half peeled) 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon honey ¼ cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1 package thin crackers or 1 baguette, sliced Directions Preheat oven 400 degrees. Grease a small baking pan, baking sheet, or oven safe dish. Carefully…

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Ingredients 8 oz (250 g) medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined (butterfly if you like) 1 tbsp egg white 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (70 g) cornstarch Non-flavored oil for frying (vegetable, canola) Dressing 1/2 tbsp condensed milk 1/2 tbsp honey 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 3 tbsps mayonnaise Glazed walnuts 1/2 cup (50 g)…