Preheat oven to 450°. Whisk together sugar, flour and nutmeg; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll one-third of pie dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 2×1-in. strips. Layer a deep 12-in. enamel-coated cast-iron skillet or ovenproof casserole with half the strips; sprinkle with half the sugar mixture. Dot with half the butter….
Day: November 12, 2023
Zesty Quinoa Salad
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black…
Applesauce
8 medium cooking apples½ cup water1 cup sugarCinnamon to taste Peel, core and quarter the apples and place in a 2-quart dish along with the water. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes until apples are tender. Stir in sugar and cinnamon, and then let stand for 2-3 minutes to dissolve the sugar. Stir…
Almond Buttercream
1/2 cup butter, softened 4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar ½ – ¾ teaspoon almond extract 5 to 6 tablespoons cream In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar, almond extract and enough cream to achieve desired consistency.
French Toast
Whisk milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together in a shallow bowl. Lightly butter a griddle or skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Dunk bread in the egg mixture, soaking both sides. Transfer to the hot skillet and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Turkey and Cheddar Quiche
Crust: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, diced and kept very cold 4 teaspoons cider or white vinegar 1/3 cup ice water, plus more if needed Filling: 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1/2 cup shredded roasted turkey 1…
Louis Dressing
3/4 cup chili sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tsp. instant minced onion 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Salt to taste Mix all ingredients. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
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