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Classic Chocolate Eclairs

Classic Chocolate Eclairs Ingredients Choux Pastry: 1 cup water ½ cup butter 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 4 large eggs Filling: 2 ½ cups cold milk 1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Icing: 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons hot water How To Make Classic Chocolate Eclairs Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet; set aside. Make choux pastry: Combine water and butter in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, stirring until butter melts completely. Reduce heat to low; add flour and salt. Stir vigorously until mixture leaves the sides of the pan and begins to form a stiff ball. Remove from heat. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until incorporated. Using a spoon or pastry bag fitted with a No. 10 or larger tip, spoon or pipe dough onto the prepared coo...

Apple Dumplings Recipe

Apple Dumplings Recipe These are the apple dumplings my grandmother used to make: warm, flaky, apple-y sweet, and drizzled. They aren’t difficult to make, just a little time-consuming. hese are the only apple dumplings I’ve ever made. This recipe is so good that I have never actually looked for another recipe. The crust is so very soft! The sauce that’s poured over the dumplings before baking and then after they are baked, is just delicious. Everything about this recipe is pretty much perfect as far as I’m concerned. I’ve always used Macintosh apples to make the recipe. Macintosh apples are an eating and baking apple. They’re also not as big as a Granny Smith or other baking apples. I wanted a small apple, like the Macintosh to make a one serving apple dumpling that wasn’t overwhelming to eat in one setting for dessert. Let’s gather the ingredients and make it together. Apple Dumplings Recipe Ingredients 2 Granny Smith apples 1 lemon 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/4 teaspoon va...

Best Italian Bake

Best Italian Bake This is one of the best chicken recipes you can find, so take note so you can taste the best flavors of the Best Italian Bake. Best Italian Bake Ingredients 1 lb. Pasta of any type cooked until al dente 2 Jars spaghetti sauce 2 cup Mozzarella cheese (Shredded) 1 Onion (Chopped) 2 Red bell peppers cut into chunks 1 ½ lb. Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into pieces 1 lb. Italian sausages cut into pieces 2 Tbsp. Olive oil ½ tsp. Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste How To Make Best Italian Bake Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Over medium high heat, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the sausage and chicken in the skillet for 5 minutes. Stir in the onion and bell pepper. Saute the mixture until the meat is cooked hrough. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste, then drain the excess fat from the skillet. Mix together the meat and vegetables, pasta and sauce. Pour the mixture into a large baking dish and top w...

Homemade Spaghetti

Homemade Spaghetti Ingredients 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 pound ground beef, lean ½ yellow onion 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1 tbsp garlic, freshly minced 3 cups water 1 jar Spaghetti Sauce 1 can tomatoes, diced, (optional) 16 ounces spaghetti noodles How To Make Homemade Spaghetti Turn Air Pot to Saute. When it is ready, add the onion and olive oil. When the onions are softened slightly, add the meat and the seasonings, cook until meat is done. Add water after removing the meat, scrape the bottom very well to avoid Burn warning from Air Pot. Break the spaghetti in half and place in the Air Pot in a criss cross pattern. Pour Spaghetti Sauce over the noodles. Add the can of diced tomatoes on top of spaghetti sauce. Add the water by pouring on the sides and the top of the tomatoes. Push down slightly to ensure spaghetti is covered in the water. Place the lid on. Turn valve to sealing, press Pressure Cook. Set the time for 5 minutes. When ...

Beef and Cheese Chimichanga

Beef and Cheese Chimichanga My entire family is smitten with this recipe. If it were up to them, it’d be on our dinner table every single night! Trust me, once you try it, it’ll quickly become a favorite in your household too. Here’s how to whip up these delightful chimichangas: Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce (keep divided) 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 12 flour tortillas (10 inches in diameter), warmed 1 can (4 ounces) green chilies, chopped 1 can (4 ounces) jalapeño peppers, chopped Oil for deep frying 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Directions: In a spacious skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until it’s fully browned. Ensure there’s no pink hue left, then drain the excess oil. Mix in the refried beans, onion, 1/2 cup of tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic, and cumin into the beef. Lay out the warmed tortillas. For each, spo...

Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas

Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup sour cream 1 Table spoon sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest 6(8-inch) soft flour tortillas 1 3/4 cupssliced strawberries, divided 1 Table spoon cinnamon Vegetable oil, for frying EQUIPMENT toothpicks; deep-fry thermometer DIRECTIONS 1.In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese with the sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, vanilla extract and lemon zest, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Fold in 3/4 cup of the sliced strawberries. 2.Divide the mixture evenly between the tortillas, slathering each portion in the lower third of each tortilla. Next, fold the two sides of each tortilla toward the center and then roll the tortilla up like a burrito and secure it with a toothpick. Repeat the rolling process with the remaining tortillas. 3.Combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the cinnamon i...

The Best Potatoes DelMonico Recipe

The Best Potatoes DelMonico Recipe Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin rounds 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and black pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish) How To Make The Best Potatoes DelMonico Recipe Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the Potatoes: Place the potato slices in a large bowl of cold water to prevent browning. Drain and pat them dry with a paper towel. Make the Cream Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, minced garlic, dried thyme, butter, salt, and black pepper. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it’s warmed through and the butter is melted. Do not let it boil. Layer the Potatoes: Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Place a layer of potato slices on the bottom of the dish, slightly overlapping them. Add Chees...

Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

Blueberry Cobbler Recipe There is nothing quite like a homemade Blueberry Cobbler! Using fresh or frozen blueberries, you can enjoy this treat any time of the year. Warm, saucy blueberries spiked with fresh lemon zest, a golden brown buttery topping; this time grandma will be asking for your recipe! Keyword: blueberry cobbler, blueberry cobbler recipe Servings: 6 Calories: 478kcal Ingredients Blueberries 4 cups blueberries fresh or frozen 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour ½ cup sugar granulated 1 tablespoon lemon zest Cobbler 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt or to taste ½ cup sugar granulated 2 teaspoon baking powder 6 tablespoon butter unsalted, cold, cut into tbsp sized pieces. 1 ¼ cup half and half 10% MF Instructions Toss the berries: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Toss the blueberries with the 2 tablespoons of flour, sugar, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Pour the blueberries into an 8 or 9 inch square baking dish. Make the dough: Whisk the flour, salt, sugar, and baking pow...

Good Ole Fashion Mac and Cheese – Easy and Great Tasting!

Good Ole Fashion Mac and Cheese – Easy and Great Tasting! Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese Recipe will have your childhood memories swelling up! Simple ingredients of cheese, eggs, milk, and pasta combined to create comfort food worth sharing! Does it get any better than homemade macaroni and cheese? There’s just something so good and comforting about this cheesy pasta dish. I love making homemade mac and cheese. I have a quick stovetop mac and cheese that’s perfect for lunch. And then there’s this baked version that seems to be extra creamy and because it’s baked it gets a delicious crunchy topping that’s irresistible. This version reminds me of my mom’s mac and cheese. She always topped hers with crushed saltine crackers instead of the panko crumbs. Either way, this old fashioned macaroni and cheese is sure to please! Ingredients: 3 cups dry elbow macaroni 4 Tbsp salted butter 2 (370 mL/12 oz) cans evaporated milk 1/3 cup milk of choice 2 large eggs 1/4 tsp garlic salt 4 cups chedda...

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle This stunning Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle is a make ahead dessert that’s always a crowd pleaser. For a dessert that sounds as great as it tastes, this one can’t be beat! Layers of cupcakes rich in delicious cream and sweet strawberries make this treat very appealing. How do you make Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle? To assemble this layered confection, I recommend starting with cubed cake, then a layer of strawberries and vanilla cheesecake mousse in that order. Depending on the size and depth of the trifle bowl used, the layers could come together differently, so consider the size of the bowl you’re using when separating the ingredients into layers. This strawberry cheesecake trifle is a fun dessert to make and serve and there’s never ever a spoonful leftover. Ingredients 2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced 1 cup sugar, divided 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons orange juice 3 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped 1 l...

Salisbury Steak Garlic Mash Potatoes Mushroom & Onion Gravy – You’ll Love it!

Salisbury Steak Garlic Mash Potatoes Mushroom & Onion Gravy – You’ll Love it! This recipe has been in my family for years. It’s easy to cook, but tastes like it took hours to make! I usually make enough extra sauce to pour over mashed potatoes. YUM! Ingredients For the Steaks: 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 1 egg 1 small yellow onion grated 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 lb. lean ground beef such as 90/10 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil For the Mushroom Gravy: 2 tablespoons butter 8 oz. sliced mushrooms I used baby portobellas (cremini) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups beef broth kosher salt to taste black pepper to taste Instructions In a large bowl, mix together the grated onion (and its juices), the breadcrumbs (1/3 cup), the egg, the kosher salt (1 teaspoon), and the black pepper (1/2 teaspoon) until well combined. Add the ground beef to the bowl and mix to combine with the breadcrumb and onion mixture. I recommend using your hands for this. Di...

Garlic Bread Pizza

Garlic Bread Pizza Garlic Bread Pizza – Make dinner from start to finish in just under 10 minutes with Garlic Bread Pizza! When two classic comfort foods like garlic bread and pizza combine, the result is one of the most crave-worthy dinners imaginable. This garlic bread pizza with pepperoni is the ultimate Friday night meal or quick weeknight dinner. It costs pennies compared to ordering out and couldn’t be easier to make. Ingredients 1 Box Garlic Bread Texas Toast 8 slices 1 Jar Pizza Sauce Pepperoni or other pizza toppings 2 Cups Shredded Mozarella Cheese How To Make Garlic Bread Pizza Preheat oven to 375*. Place the garlic bread on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray. Next add a little bit of pizza sauce to each slice of bread enough to cover the one side of the bread, then top it with pepperoni or your desired pizza toppings. Lastly, cover with cheese. Continue this process until all the slices of bread are done. Bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes or ...