Mallow-Praline Sweet Potato Pie
Mallow-Praline Sweet Potato Pie ~~ adapted from Better Homes and Gardens ~Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Stir together 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.Using a pastry blender,cut in 1/4 cup shortening and 1/4 cup unsalted butter.Sprinkle 1 tablespoon ice water over part of the flour mixture and toss gently with a fork. Repeat with additional … [Read more...]
Easy Morning Christmas French Toast
Easy Morning Christmas French Toast ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Whisk eggs and ingredients of-- sweetened condensed milk, grated nutmeg, ground cinnamon, orange extract and vanilla extract. Fry choice of white bread in just enough hot, unsalted butter to cover a small skillet, wiping it clean with a paper towel between each interval of bread slices fried.In a small saucepan, … [Read more...]
Let Freedom Ring
Homemade Baileys
Homemade Baileys ~~ adapted from eatboutique ~Blend all ingredients in a blender or a stand mixer using the whisk attachment:4 fresh large eggs1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 teaspoons chocolate syrup2 teaspoons instant coffee granules1 can sweetened condensed milk1 cup whiskey1 cup heavy whipping creamStore cold, keeping up to 4-6 weeks. … [Read more...]
Snowballs
It's the first snowfall of the season-- You know I had to do something about it besides hanging greenery in the snow-- under the windows with bright blue Christmas bows and lights... Did I previously mention that I'm the rebellious one? (Not the typical Christmas colors, but you know I have to be weird (slightly different).)Snowballs ~~ adapted from Hallmark … [Read more...]
Pots and Pans Man
Poultry Stew
Poultry Stew ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Wash and cut celery, carrots, scallions and brussel sprouts; place in a crock pot.Add minced ginger or horseradish... 3 cups water, 4 cups chicken stock, purple onions and red pepper flakes.Cut stems out of collards and add the leaves; lightly salt and pepper.Add cooked, torn chicken or turkey, ground curry and thyme, fresh … [Read more...]
Dreamy Apple Pie
Dreamy Apple Pie ~~ adapted from Ree Drummond ~Peel, core, and slice 3 Granny Smith apples. Place sliced apples in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine together-- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar (I packed it.), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir, then pour mixture over … [Read more...]
Three-Tier Candied-Pecan Cake with Brown-Butter Pears
Three-Tier Candied-Pecan Cake with Brown-Butter Pears ~~ adapted from Martha Stewart ~Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss 2 cups toasted pecans with 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 tablespoon vanillaand 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg. On a rimmed bar pan, toast pecans in butter and spices for 5-10 … [Read more...]