CARAMEL POTS DE CRÈME

CARAMEL POTS DE CRÈME

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6 large egg yolks 1 cup sugar ¼ cup water 1 cup milk 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup brown sugar Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, place egg yolks and lightly whisk them. Set bowl aside. In a heavy-bottomed pot (large enough to eventually hold...
JAPANESE FUSION GUACAMOLE

JAPANESE FUSION GUACAMOLE

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2 large avocados, halved, peeled, and pitted Juice and zest of 1 lime 1 small onion, finely chopped ½ cup cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped ½ teaspoon wasabi paste ½ teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce...
CHRISTMAS MORNING BREAKFAST

CHRISTMAS MORNING BREAKFAST

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Breakfast Casserole 1 (16-ounce) package pork sausage ¼ cup diced onions 1½ cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 6 eggs 2 cups half-and-half ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon Tony Chachere’s seasoning ½ cup Parmesan...
HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PATTIES

HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PATTIES

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2½ cups confectioners’ sugar 1½ tablespoons light corn syrup 1½ tablespoons water ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening Kosher salt 10 ounces 70% cacao bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup or more crushed peppermint candy In bowl of an...
CRANBERRY PECAN POUND CAKE

CRANBERRY PECAN POUND CAKE

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1 cup chopped pecans 1½ cups fresh or dried cranberries 2 cups sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 5 large eggs ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup orange liqueur or orange juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup...
MIMI’S VANILLA WAFER FRUITCAKE

MIMI’S VANILLA WAFER FRUITCAKE

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My mother was truly a wonderful cook, and giving homemade treats for Christmas brought her so much joy, and the recipients were always delighted. She loved to try new recipes from all of her favorite ladies’ magazines, and this recipe probably came from one of...